# Centenario Zoo

Merida, Mexico

The Parque Zoológico del Centenario opened on September 18, 1910, to mark a century of Mexican independence. First a botanical garden, it became a zoo in 1962 and remains Mérida's beloved free public park, home to more than 1,000 animals.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Centenario Zoo, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 20.96889, -89.64361

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