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Barcelona is well known for the activities and joy in the city. The city is considered to be the place for cinemas, theatres, the age old Barcelona Church, the Magic fountain and several museums. Apart from all these the Barcelona Zoo attracts a lot of people. The zoo is place where the animals are kept in proper care. It has got a picnic area and a restaurant also associated. The Barcelona Zoo is located in the Parc de la Ciutadella. The zoo displays a wide variety of animals. The zoo is considered among the best zoos all over Spain. The animals are not kept in a cage. The enclosures are all in open construction areas. People can just touch the animals if they really wish to do so. The infant zoo is a part of the Barcelona Zoo where children have a learning experience. They are introduced to several animals there. The zoo was founded in the year 1892 and remains as popular and famous as ever. It is considered to be the oldest and the most modern zoo of the world. The best and most unique feature of the zoo is that it has the famous albino gorilla, Snowflake. It is the only captivity in the whole world. There is news that the gorilla died on November 24th, 2003 out of cancer and several other complicated diseases. Apart from the large and wide variety of animals the Barcelona Zoo is home for a large number of reptiles like the iguanas and the chameleons. The pool of water displays the most playful of the animals. The dolphins have a lot of fun in water. They display several characteristics which can be viewed from the glass window of the pool. The Barcelona Zoo also organizes the killer whale show. People can interact with the dolphins and the indoor aquarium is a treat to the eyes of the visitors. The opening and closing time of the zoo varies according to the season. The Barcelona Zoo is open from 10am until 5pm in the winter and 9.30am to 7.30pm in the summer. The place is a must visit for the tourists and also the local people.
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