Bioparco di Roma — Attraction in Rome

I am writing this review to share a deeply unpleasant and shocking experience that my family and I endured today at the Rome Zoo around 4 PM. After leaving the reptile house with our two small children, the younger of whom is just 1 year old, we found ourselves in a distressing situation. Our youngest needed a diaper change and was visibly tired and fussy. To make matters worse, it had started raining outside, adding to the chaos.

Seeking shelter and a place to attend to our baby, we asked to re-enter the reptile house, but were coldly and bluntly refused by a heartless zoo employee. Despite explaining the urgency of our situation, we were denied entry to even quickly change a wet diaper (not to mention that the child was already upset and uncomfortable).

The situation escalated when this staff member physically pushed my wife, who was holding our baby at the time. She nearly fell, and had I not caught her in time, the outcome could have been disastrous. My older child, frightened and overwhelmed, burst into tears, adding to the emotional distress.

What made this appalling incident even worse was the visible discomfort and negative reaction of other visitors who witnessed the behavior of this employee. Many were just as shocked as we were by his aggression. I have attached a photo of the individual responsible to this post, and I will ensure his actions do not go unnoticed.

This matter has been reported to the police and escalated to the zoo administration via email. Additionally, I intend to publicize this unacceptable and reprehensible behavior across all possible media platforms and social networks to ensure no family has to endure such a horrifying experience at this zoo again.

The Rome Zoo must take immediate accountability for this incident. An environment intended for families and children should be a safe and welcoming space, not one where visitors are treated with hostility and even physical aggression. I strongly urge anyone planning to visit to reconsider until this institution can guarantee the safety and well-being of its guests.

Shame on the Rome Zoo for allowing such behavior from...

Paying a visit to this zoo on our last day in Rome was a good idea. Despite some negative reviews, we really enjoyed our visit here.

I was expecting to see some starved half dead animals but the places was very lively. Most of the animals were very active. The exception being the hippos, who were sound asleep and the tiger who was sun bathing. He was beautiful.

The selection of animals is pretty good. It was lovely seeing two (very well fed) elephants, chimps and bears. The latter have a cub and he's absolutely adorable. There's also a wild variety of birds, turtles, monkeys etc. Plenty to go and see.

The zoo doesn't have any major obstacles. Everything is perfectly accessible, mostly in the shade and has plenty of places to sit. Sadly, a lot of the water fountains weren't working when I visited. Considering the heat, you'd think they'd have those working.

The one catch about this place is that there's no public transport to the place. You can get a taxi there but good luck getting one back. People at the front gate fight over them. The metro is a hike away. It's a shame.

We didn't rush our way through it. It took us a good four or five hours to get through the entire place. It was a nice detour and change from the culture exhibits around town.

If you can find your way there and back comfortably, I do...

The price for adult is 17 euro, for kids - 14 euro. The area is quite large and really interesting. We spent 6 hours here with my 9 years old son. It's a place where is nice to be not in a hurry but calmly enjoy the time together exploring the lifestyle of different forms of life. There is a cafe where you can have a coffee or lunch. Unfortunately on the day of our visit there was no soy milk so keep in mind it could happen. The most of food was with a meat or fried. So maybe you would want to take your own snacks. There is a special picnic zone. Near elefants' home you can find a fontane with drinking water. Also there are spots all over the park where you can buy cold water. All over the park you can meet peacocks that are walking freely among the visitors. They are very friendly and like raisins)) The area with the reptiles closes at 17:00. Also some of the animals go to their inner homes or go to sleep near that time. So my advice is to come here in the morning. On weekends you can see the process of feeding of...