Museo Civico di Zoologia — Attraction in Rome

If there would be 3,5 stars, I would rate it so. Let’s start from the place, that I don’t like places where animals are imprisoned (Zoo, Circus & etc.), so I was viewing things from that perspective, also few other important details. I took there my nephew, who love animals and there is no other place in Rome where one can see such animals from close distance. The place is great for kids, and overall a great experience with almost all the interesting animal world that we should now. Also the service and the logic is very structured and organized. So customer care is on high level. So here are few downsides: 1. I think it’s too expensive to go with a 4 year old kid and pay 38 for both. I understand there should be costs to cover, but that should be publicly taken care of, after all it’s a national zoological park, I believe. 2. I know what I may say contradicts to my previous comment, but I didn’t especially like the careless state of some parts of the park. It is clear that it’s old and shall be renovated constantly started from the entrance statutes but most importantly few refuges. I didn’t like also that few spaces were not comfortable for their guests, especially the ones for tigers (both white and the normal one), for Lions, for Otarie. So we weren’t able to see the tigers, Lions, wolves, I don’t know why as if they were hiding, or maybe it was the hour to sleep. Camels seemed very “worn out”, I don’t know if it’s because of the care or climate. Anyways, in case of animals I don’t care much of the esthetics, as much as the care. And the security, of course, which I think is very well organized, maybe that is why it may be difficult to arrange larger spaces for the...

A large museum which covers a number of themes with a good mix of modern exhibits and the more traditional 19th century style exhibits.

Evolution and the role of sexual selection and also the evolution of different methods that have developed in animals for sexual reproduction are covered in the first quarter of the museum.

Another big theme is conservation and there is a whole room dedicated to the coral reef ecosystems which explain in detail the problems facing their survival, including ocean acidification and warming waters.

Overall of all the natural history museums I have visited this has been the most impressive and it is clear that in recent years there has been significant investment to achieve this high standard. Each exhibit is accompanied by writing, mostly in Italian, which is both informative and yet easy for anyone to read and understand.

The sheer amount of exhibits present are reason enough to visit the museum so for anyone interested in natural history this is a go to place and has a room dedicated to the natural history of the Italian peninsula back when it hosted elephants, rhinos and others. A large 19th and 20th century bird collection are also on display and feature both native and exotic birds. There are plenty more other things which I have left out too.

It took me over 2 hours to get through the whole museum but it depends entirely on how much time is spent at each exhibit, personally I took the time to read a lot of the information sheets and I am glad I did as I...

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My favorite museum in Rome!!! If you have a child, or if you are nature lover please visit this museum.If I had a child,most probably I would learn all about the non human species and while visiting every room, would give her a small introduction about all the species! In my opinion,it's also a very valuable destination for school trips, especially for biology classes! Even, as a 24 years old adult, I'm amazed at every corner. Still, when I look at the photos I took, I experience the same excitement like I was there! The area dedicated to bird species is indescrible...Please even if you are not a nature person, or not into zoology, bring your children there and introduce them the life on earth, trust me it will change your world!

Me, as a strict vegan person,I had hesitations at first, but knowing that at least those animals aren't brought by nature and put into cages like zoos or their life didn't taken for the exhibitions.

When we are losing our connection with nature day by day, being able to seeing almost every specie and learning about them is an inforgatteble and life changing experience! So many skeletons in final area, from elephants to chimpanzees...I have introduced to species that I haven't heard in my life...and when I left there, I knew I'll be visiting again. I'm leaving the photos I have taken...As you can see, some are plastic replicas, but huge majority...