Attica Zoological Park
Attica Zoological Park, is a large, private
zoo located in the
Athens suburb of
Spata. It is the only one of its kind in
Greece. The zoo is accessible by the
Attiki Odos at the 17th and the 19th exits or at the 40th and the 46th km with the road linking Kantza and
Paiania.
The zoo has an African
savannah exhibit with zebras and giraffes. There is also a reptile house and a children's farm. The zoo's big cats include white
lions and
tigers, as well as black
puma and
leopards. Originally a
bird park, the zoo continues to display many caged
birds. The zoo has several and walk-through enclosures, including a "monkey's jungle".
In
October 2005, the zoo began to run daily shows featuring birds of prey and
sea lions.
Attica Zoo's website
