The park is located within the Billings Reservoir watershed, one of the most important water supply systems in the state of São Paulo.
The zoo functions as an official wildlife screening center, prioritizing the care of animals rescued from trafficking or mistreatment.
The park's cable car project was designed to integrate tourism with the visual landscape of the Atlantic Forest canopy.
It sits in a transition zone between urban sprawl and the protected Serra do Mar mountain range.
Parque Natural Estoril is a municipal park situated on the banks of the Billings Reservoir in São Bernardo do Campo. The park features a zoo focused on the rehabilitation and conservation of native Brazilian fauna. Visitors can access a cable car system providing aerial views of the reservoir and the surrounding Atlantic Forest. Recreational infrastructure includes hiking trails through preserved forest areas and a designated beach zone for lakeside leisure. The site functions as an environmental education hub and a regional leisure center for the Greater São Paulo metropolitan area. Extensive vegetation cover makes it a significant microclimate regulator for the industrial outskirts of the city.
The highest point of the cable car ride, offering a panoramic view of the reservoir meeting the forest line.
Bring insect repellent, as the humid forest environment attracts mosquitoes.
Check the official municipal website for mandatory pre-registration or access requirements for weekend visits.
Wear closed-toe shoes suitable for walking on unpaved forest trails.
Avoid visiting during heavy rain, as trail paths become muddy and the cable car service may be suspended for safety.
Typically closed on Mondays for maintenance; often requires prior scheduling for group visits.
Do not feed the animals in the zoo; stay on marked trails to protect native flora.
