The zoo is operated by the Brazilian Army as part of a military base dedicated to jungle warfare training.
Most animals housed at the facility are rescued by IBAMA from illegal wildlife trade or recovered from hazardous human-wildlife encounters.
The site acts as an environmental education laboratory for both the military and the local community in Amazonas.
The facility features specialized enclosures designed to simulate the vertical layering of the Amazonian rainforest ecosystem.
It maintains a focus on rehabilitating injured fauna, with a small percentage eventually released back into the Amazon basin.
The Zoológico do CIGS is a specialized facility maintained by the Brazilian Army's Jungle Warfare Training Center (CIGS) in Manaus. It focuses on the preservation and exhibition of fauna native to the Amazon rainforest, serving as a hub for environmental education and research. The zoo houses approximately 200 animals, including jaguars, monkeys, birds, and reptiles rescued from illegal trafficking or injured in the wild. Exhibits are integrated into the dense jungle canopy, providing a naturalistic enclosure environment. The site functions as a center for veterinary care and rehabilitation, often hosting species that cannot be reintroduced into the wild. It is a critical educational resource for understanding regional biodiversity within an urban setting.
The elevated wooden walkways and observation decks that provide eye-level views of the primate enclosures.
Apply insect repellent before arrival, as the dense vegetation attracts mosquitoes.
Wear lightweight, breathable clothing as humidity levels remain high due to the canopy cover.
Plan for walking on unpaved or natural trails that may become muddy after tropical rain.
Avoid visiting during heavy midday heat when animals tend to hide in shaded shelters and are less visible.
Typically closed on Mondays for maintenance and animal care operations.
Avoid loud noises near animal enclosures; maintain a respectful distance from cage barriers; do not attempt to feed any of the animals.
