While visiting the Veracruz area, visiting a zoo and garden is a must to see some more the beauty this area has to offer.
You will be able to learn more about the animals of Veracruz and enjoy the views of the gardens. MA de Quevado Zoo and Botanical Park is the perfect place to do both of these. You can see some of the native animals as well as animals from other parts of the world. The botanical garden will give you a chance to take a stroll and relax surrounding by beautiful flowers and greenery that is popular in Veracruz. One of the biggest attractions at this zoo is the lions that they have. Many of the visitors that come to the zoo come especially to see the lions living in their natural habitat.
You can also use their Olympic sized pool that they have for the public. After taking a walk through the zoo and the park, a dip in the pool would be the perfect place to cool off. MA de Quevedo Zoo and Botanical Park has a train from the 19th century that you can take a ride on through the park. This train is from the Mexican mining highlands. You may also take a canoe that they provide through the lake located right on the property, to see more of the park and the surrounding area. This peaceful canoe trip will take you through the trees, plants and flowers. No matter how you choose to see the park, the beauty and amazement of the animals will impress you.