Temaikèn
Zoo in vicinity of Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Temaikèn (Bioparque Temaikèn) is a zoo in Belén de Escobar, vicinity of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is the only AZA accredited zoo in the country. The name is a portmanteau of tem (earth) and aiken (life) in the language of the native Tehuelche people.
LocationBelén de Escobar, vicinity of Buenos Aires, Argentina
Land area72 hectares (180 acres)
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| Location | Belén de Escobar, vicinity of Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Land area | 72 hectares (180 acres) |
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Covering 72 hectares, Temaikèn specializes in native Argentine wildlife and exotic and threatened species.[1] In addition to the zoo the Temaikèn Foundation owns the Osununú wildlife conservation area.[2] It also has programs to manage and protect the Paraná Pine ecosystem and butterflies and orchids within the national wildlife conservation system.[3]
Temaikèn Biopark is a popular tourist destination.[4]
