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Petencito Zoo
Tickets: book ahead or walk in?
A small local zoo with modest visitor numbers where buying a ticket on arrival is fine.
Timed entry
No
Busiest
Weekends and school holidays
Quietest time
Weekday mornings at opening
Skip-the-line ticket
Not needed
Best time to visit
In the morning right after opening, when the animals are most active and temperatures are still bearable. Leave the afternoon to tourists who come here after returning from trips to Tikal.
Budget tips
The entrance fee is low, around 30 to 50 quetzals depending on citizenship, and is paid in cash. The price usually also includes a short guide around the grounds, so for a small fee you can enjoy a talk about the animals.
Recommended for
Families with children, Animal lovers, Budget travelers, Fans of Central American wildlife
Plan your visit
1.5 to 2 hours
About
Quick facts: A small zoo on the shore of Lake Petén Itzá offers a glimpse of more than 50 animal species from the region and wider Latin America. Among the residents you will find tapirs, jaguars, monkeys and crocodiles, which you can observe from very close range.
Highlights: The biggest attraction is the chance to see jaguars in a space that resembles their natural jungle environment, just a few meters away. Crocodiles here live in a section with a view directly onto the lake, so you will be reminded that wild nature is truly just around the corner.
Insider tips
- Bring mosquito repellent, especially if you come after rain, when humidity is at its highest.
- Feeding the animals is prohibited, but some monkeys like to put on their own show near the enclosures.
- Photography is allowed, but do not use the flash so as not to scare the animals.
- Combine your visit with a walk around the lake and a snack at one of the local stalls right by the entrance.
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