Yumka — Attraction in Tabasco

On my recent visit, the 2 guides for our tour were very informative and pleasant. They explained about every animal and their habitat. They talked about conservation efforts and where we can participate. The animals look well kept and healthy. My only concern would be DUMBO the elephant. His enclosure consists of only a metal structure in the middle of an empty land. With no big trees for him to cool off when the sun is at it higher point. It was saddening to witness how he tried to slim down and stay still in order to fit inside the very little shadow the structure was projecting. I hope the next time I visit the park, his conditions are better. They have a store at the entrance for you to buy snacks and plenty of choices for drinks since they don't allow outside food or drinks, yes, not even water. At the end of the train ride, there's a section with more exhibits and even though it is not a formal restaurant, they have sitting and they offer food options like tamales, empanadas, oreja de mico and different traditional candies and snacks. They also offer drinks and paletas de hielo. I hope everyone visiting Tabasco can take the opportunity to visit this place. It's not only kids friendly but has something special...

This place is an amazing experience if you are in town, it’s fun for families. The prices are extremely affordable kids below 3 enter free, other kids are $40 (pesos), adults foreigners are $137 pesos ($7 dollars) and local adults are only $80 pesos.

It includes two guided tours:

1. a walking guided tour through the jungle, as you walk by the tell you all about the fauna and ecosystem there.
2. a train tour through the reservation where all animals are not caged, and in their own ecosystems.

The third stop is a recreational area with additional animals and a park with a small shop for food and gifts.

They have bathrooms both at the entry and on the recreational stop.

Bring comfy shoes for walking, and clothes that cover your legs and arms! There are lots of mosquitos and...

Really nice concept and incredibly friendly staff. Unfortunately underfunded and the enclosures especially for the wild cats are quite small. Also I felt bad for the elephant and the giraffe being alone. Maybe the zoo could start putting up donation boxes where visitors can make donations that can be used towards the improvement of the enclosure etc. Singapore zoo had a “friends of the zoo” membership when I was a child which I am sure would be a beneficial concept to Yumka too, it is now called Wildlife membership (maybe management could have a look into this). Further improving F&B outlets would probably increase visitor spending too. Will definitely be taking my children back either way, but feel like Yumka could be even more...