Aluxes Ecopark - 29960 Palenque

Stunning park! An absolute must visit when you go back from palenque ruins.

Mixed feelings about this zoo - and make no mistake, it is a zoo. We decided to visit because of all the positive reviews. There are some good enclosures which seemed big enough for the animals but mainly the crocodiles and tapier. For the big cats however (Jaguars, Puma, Ocelot) the cages look far too small in my opinion and they seem stressed. It's a shame given how beautiful this location is and how much space the park has. I feel more could be done to give these animals a good life. The highlight was the wild macaws flying around but maybe we just got lucky seeing them there.

Such wonderful place, the experience of getting this close to all this animals is amazing, it's a long walk but worth it

Non-profit organization takiego care for animals saved from illegal traficking. Parrots and turtles experience worth extra money. Nice walk without crowds in the shadows of tropical jungle. Great jaguar was probably traumatized in the past, but overall very nice time

This is by far one of the best animal rehabilitation centres I have ever been too!! All of the animals are so happy and treated with respect, dignity and care. We even met a lovely guy who was being the mother of an ant eater which requires 24hr care for months on end. Absolutely heart-warming. The park itself makes for a lovely walk and all of the animals are visible and happy to be seen - not like in Zoomat where they either hide because of their awful surroundings or just look depressed because they are on their own. This place is the opposite to that. We were able to feed manetees, spend time with giant tortoises and learn the stories of animals who had been abused and who are now learning how to enjoy their life again like Lola the Jaguar and the two adorable spider monkeys who were rescued from a life of eating potato chips and drinking Coca-Cola living in a cage - not joking that is a real story and is so sad. Thank you Aluxes Ecopark for the work you do in rehabilitation and re-introduction of native animals back into nature. Because of you we were able to see once critically endangered animals living freely around Palenque. We even saw macaws flying over our hotel. You are a generator of joy and natural life.

Nice little place. Friendly staff. You can get really close to some of the animals such as parrots. Most animals are calm except for one of the jaguars. Lots of shady places. 150 pesos for adult which is fine since you support a good organization.

Had such a great time at Aluxes ! A lot of animals, park is really clean. It is possible to take some animals in your hands or to path them (for example baby cocodrilos, big turtles, etc). The park is kind of big and can easily take the entire afternoon if you have time! I would definitely recommend! Rain didn’t stop us and we had so much fun in the park ! And funny pictures to send to our parents !

This is an absolute MUST GO when you’re around the area. I was blown away by the beauty of all the species living in this natural paradise. Plus, by means of going you’re supporting a good cause! Indeed, this reserve is managed by a non-profit organisation that rescues and reintroduces, when possible, animals in their natural habitat. Here some photos I took - but you must go see with your own eyes. Ticket is 150$ and is worth every bit of it.