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More than 600 species of animals await you in the marvellous Zoological Gardens of Pistoia.
Opened in 1970, the zoo expands into a large quantity of vegetation that continually restores itself. Biodiversity Conservation is one of the primary objectives of the Zoological Garden.
For this motive it created the Biodiversity Laboratory, which gives the possibility for both adults and children, to encounter nature by enjoyment and learning.
For a really unique holiday and to have contact with nature, Pistoia Zoo will enhance and make your holiday in Tuscany an unforgettable moment.
History
The Zoo was founded and opened to the public in 1970 by Mr Raffaello Galardini. It is still owned and operated by the founder's family.
The Zoo is located in the hills near the city of Pistoia and covers an area of 75.000 sq mt and houses about 400 animals of 100 different species (mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates.
It is actually focusing its animal collection on endangered species and it has been already successful in breeding rare and threatened species such as Fennec foxes, Caimans and Ring-tailed lemurs.
Since 2001 the Zoo has started renovation of many exhibits in order to assure animal welfare, to promote conservation education and to support conservation of threatened species.
The Zoo has also cooperated with some Italian Universities to carry out research project about biology and ethology of the housed species in order to contribute to their preservation in the wild..