Guayaquil Historical Park — Attraction in Samborondón

We went today Wednesday, a day it says it is open, because it is closed on Tuesdays. I sent an Uber to my elderly mom and my brother who has Down syndrome, and care taker to take them to the park. My car only fits 4 people and I was meeting them there with my husband and my two kids. When we arrived my mom, brother and care taker where outside by the sidewalk because the place was closed. I told the guardian that it says online the place is open and he told me that they decided to close it yesterday at 5pm for maintenance. I told him they should have posted that online, their information says that the park is open. When I asked him I needed to talk to someone to tell them this he said that they were busy in the office and they won’t come to the gate to talk to me. I was outraged, my mom is 90 years old. Nobody care they were outside, that she had no place where to sit. I live in the US and I was bringing my kids and husband to visit the park as well. If they had updated the info about their closure we could have avoided this. But just as the guardian at the gate the staff who manage this place do not care about their guests who make the trip to come all the way there because they are outside Guayaquil. Just selfish...

We had a free day before an evening flight and this was recommended to us. It has a zoo, a farm, historic buildings that have been moved to this location and some stalls, places to eat and the chance of a boat ride and more. We went in the hope of getting a better view of a sloth and were not disappointed. We were told you could walk round the park in 2 hours but if you stop to watch the animals. (Some are very watchable)it takes longer. The boat ride wasnt up to much and not worth the $10 we suspect we were overcharged. It was nice to see so many locals there. Obviously it's a popular place to take the children at the weekend. There is a playground and lots to see and do...

Poor animal conditions: Many animals are kept in very small enclosures, which raises serious concerns about their welfare. Numerous birds are also confined in cages, which diminishes the educational and natural value of the experience. • Entrance fee: The entry fee is $5 for foreigners, which is relatively low, but still worth noting for future visitors. • Unsafe natural area: The supposedly natural section by the water is difficult to access and potentially dangerous, with poorly maintained or slippery paths. • Pollution: The water in this area appears polluted, negatively affecting both the environment and the...