Wikiri Sapoparque — Attraction in Alangasi

My husband and I actually extended our time in Quito by a day so we could visit Wikiri Sapoparque. I had heard about it on the World Wide Honeymoon travel podcast and was eager to see all the frogs. We arrived when it opened at 10 am and were given an amazing 2-hour tour of the facility by Salome Herrera, one of the biologist who works there. Not only did we get to see stunningly beautiful frogs (more species than we could’ve ever imagined), but we also learned about Ecuador’s conservation efforts to save endangered frog populations. Salome was a passionate and engaging guide, and Wikiri was one of the highlights of our trip to Ecuador. We particularly enjoyed the night “rainforest” where you can search for frogs with a flashlight. I...

It's really interesting what they have been able to create in such a small space, in the heart of the city.

The tour is really interesting, presented by really nice and passionate persons.

A note though: it is not the best place for toddlers, because they could get bored. Because the space is small, we spend a lot of time in front of each section, and frogs in general are not the most interactive kind of animals, so it may not be the most entertaining for the...

What a fantastic place to visit! The quality of the live frog exhibits the enthusiasm of the staff and the ethos behind the operation made for a magical 1.5 hr visit. This is seriously the best operation of its kind that I have visited in a very long time. Whether you are interested in frogs or not this place will not disappoint. Situated around 20 minutes from central Quito by taxi. lf you have a spare few hours in Quito ! would thoroughly...