The facility is built on a slope with a 150-meter vertical incline, requiring visitors to navigate significant elevation changes.
Amaru participates in formal national programs for the rehabilitation and reintroduction of confiscated wildlife.
The park utilizes a natural water management system to recycle runoff for animal enclosures and botanical irrigation.
It is the only institution in the region dedicated exclusively to the rescue and display of native Ecuadorian fauna.
The layout is designed to prioritize the animal's psychological well-being over visitor visibility.
A specialized veterinary clinic is located on-site to handle both the resident population and emergency wildlife rescues from the surrounding province.
Amaru Zoológico Bioparque is an Andean rescue center and biopark situated on a 12-hectare hillside slope in Cuenca. The facility focuses on the conservation of native Ecuadorian species, many of which were recovered from illegal wildlife trafficking. Visitors traverse an extensive trail system that navigates rugged, naturalistic enclosures replicating diverse ecosystems from the Amazon to the highlands. The park houses over 1,000 animals representing more than 150 species, including the Andean condor and various feline populations. The biopark functions as a scientific and educational center rather than a traditional zoo. The high-altitude geography provides natural vistas of the surrounding mountain landscape. It is recognized as one of the largest specialized rescue facilities in southern Ecuador.
The viewing platform overlooking the Andean condor habitat, which offers a backdrop of the Cuenca valley.
Wear high-traction hiking footwear, as the paths are steep and can be uneven or slippery.
Bring a layered windbreaker, as weather conditions change rapidly due to the high altitude and hillside location.
Allow for extra time if visiting with elderly individuals, as the topography is physically demanding.
Do not expect a flat, paved zoo experience; the terrain is genuine mountain hiking.
Closed on certain mid-week days during the low season; check official channels for seasonal schedule adjustments.
Maintain silence near enclosures to avoid stressing the rescued animals; do not feed or attempt to touch any wildlife; keep to marked trails.
