A jungle in the city: My visit to Medellín's conservation park [ENG// ESP]
Today marks my fifth day in the #Hive14challenge—what excitement! We are getting closer to those 14 days, and today I bring you this journey, yes, a journey through this little piece of forest in the middle of the city of Medellín. Today, I want to talk about my visit to the Zoo.
Hello, my Worldmappin people! Today I want to tell you about this trip to a parallel world. I say that because it truly felt incredible to be in such a large zoo, and one so deep inside the city. It was completely unreal to see birds, hippos, zebras, lions, and bears; I genuinely felt like I was in the middle of the jungle.
Something you must keep in mind is that the Parque de la Conservación (Conservation Park), formerly known for decades as the Zoológico Santa Fe, is now a benchmark for biodiversity in Medellín.
This space has transcended its initial purpose of simple animal exhibition to become a crucial Science Center and museum entity, refocusing its mission on protection, research, and environmental education. Its evolution, made official in 2020, marks a huge step in the management of wild fauna in Colombia, adapting to new paradigms of animal welfare and species conservation.
The visit to the park offers an enriching experience that goes beyond leisure, becoming a highly educational journey—and mind you, not just for children. The space is excellent for adults because you also get the opportunity to enjoy fresh air, nature, and all that green environment.
As we walked, I learned that the park is home to and a refuge for more than 500 animals, most of them from the American continent and many rescued from illegal trafficking, giving them a second chance in a more suitable environment. Walking through its 5 hectares of dense vegetation, I encountered emblematic species like the jaguar and the spectacled bear, whose stories are used as powerful tools to raise awareness about the country's biodiversity crisis.
For me, this was an unforgettable visit; I felt like a child again, the way I used to when I went out to see the world with my parents. I believe life should be like this: always feeling amazed by the landscapes that surround us.
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Hoy es mi quinto día en el #Hive14challenge que emoción, cadaa vez estamos más cerca de esos 14 días y hoy les traigo este viaje, sí, viaje por este pedacito de bosque en medio de la ciudad de Medellín. Hoy quier hablarles de mi visita al Zoologico.
Hola mi gente de Worldmappin hoy quiero hablarles de este paseo a un mundo paralelo, lo digo así porque de verdad me pareció increible estar en un zoologico tan grande y además tan dentro de la ciudad, era completamente irreal ver aves, hipopotamos, cebras, leones, osos, de verdad me senti en medio de la selva.
Algo que debes tomar en cuenta es que el Parque de la Conservación, anteriormente conocido durante décadas como Zoológico Santa Fe, hoy en día es un referente de la biodiversidad en Medellín.
Este espacio ha trascendido su propósito inicial de simple exhibición faunística para transformarse en un crucial Centro de Ciencia y entidad museal, reenfocando su misión hacia la protección, la investigación y la educación ambiental. Su evolución, oficializada en 2020, marca un paso enorme en la gestión de la fauna silvestre en Colombia, adaptándose a los nuevos paradigmas del bienestar animal y la conservación de especies.
La visita al parque ofrece una experiencia enriquecedora que va más allá del ocio, convirtiéndose en una jornada altamente pedagógica y ojo no solo para niños, para los adultos es buenísimo el espacio porque además tienes la oportunidad de disfrutar de aire fresco, de la naturaleza, de lo verde de la natura.
Mientras caminamos me enteré de que el parque es el hogar y refugio de más de 500 animales, la mayoría procedentes del continente americano y muchos de ellos rescatados del tráfico ilegal, dándoles una segunda oportunidad en un entorno más adecuado. Al caminar por sus 5 hectáreas de muchísima vegetación, me encontré con especies emblemáticas como el jaguar y el oso de anteojos, cuyas historias se emplean como poderosas herramientas para sensibilizar sobre la crisis de la biodiversidad en el país.
Para mí esta fue una visita inolvidable, me sentí como niña, cuando salía a ver el mundo con mis padres. Creo que la vida debería ser así, siempre sentirnos maravillados por los paisajes que nos rodean.
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That’s a lot, more than 500 animals! It’s wonderful that they were rescued. It’s really a great place to bring kids since they’ll surely enjoy seeing different kinds of animals while also learning at the same time.
It is definitely a place to go with the family and enjoy the fresh air, nature, and animals.
Uyyy en la propia Medallo, la bella villa, bandeja paisa, compra de ropa y una ciudad pujante y moderna.
Siiii que belleza de ciudad. No provoca irse nunca
The Parque de la conversacion sounds like a wonderful place that not only lets visitors admire wildlife but also teaches the importance of protecting it. I love how it’s become a sanctuary for rescued animals and a symbol of conversation in Medellin.
I truly believe that Medellín has done a wonderfully incredible job of creating a place with such high quality.
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What a great post! How do you choose your walking route in the conservation park? Do you have a favorite trail or a particularly impressive view? Also, from your experience, how safe and comfortable is the park for first-time visitors or young children?