Must-see sanctuary · Demerara-Mahaica, Guyana
Guyana Zoo
Guyana Zoo is a sanctuary in Demerara-Mahaica, Guyana.
Guyana Zoo: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this sanctuary: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Guyana Zoo
Season: November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon.
Busiest days: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.
Crowd: Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.
Typical week: Mon busy · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri busy · Sat packed · Sun packed.
How to reach Guyana Zoo — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 6.80714, -58.14605. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Guyana Zoo
- Guyana Botanical Gardens · sanctuary · Demerara-Mahaica · ~0 km · Must-see
- Castalaney House · museum · Demerara-Mahaica · ~1 km · Must-see
- Queenstown Mosque · dargah · Demerara-Mahaica · ~1 km · Must-see
- Cathedral of Immaculate Conception · church · Demerara-Mahaica · ~2 km · Must-see
- St. George's Cathedral · church · Demerara-Mahaica · ~3 km · Must-see
- St. Andrew's Kirk · church · Demerara-Mahaica · ~3 km · Must-see
- Guyana National Museum · museum · Demerara-Mahaica · ~3 km · Must-see
- Umana Yana · fort · Demerara-Mahaica · ~3 km · Must-see
- Georgetown Lighthouse · attraction · Demerara-Mahaica · ~3 km · Must-see
- Leguan Island · river spot · Essequibo Islands · ~40 km · Must-see
- Hogg Island · river spot · Essequibo Islands · ~52 km · Must-see
- Burnham Mausoleum · fort · Demerara-Mahaica · ~0 km
- 1763 Monument "Cuffy" · fort · Demerara-Mahaica · ~1 km
- Kaieteur Falls · waterfall · Demerara-Mahaica · ~2 km
- Thomas Falls · waterfall · Demerara-Mahaica · ~2 km
- 1823 Monument · fort · Demerara-Mahaica · ~3 km
- Promenade Gardens · sanctuary · Demerara-Mahaica · ~3 km
- Harpy Eagle Monument · fort · Demerara-Mahaica · ~3 km
Other wildlife, forests & gardens near Guyana Zoo
- Guyana Botanical Gardens · sanctuary · Demerara-Mahaica · ~0 km · Must-see
- Promenade Gardens · sanctuary · Demerara-Mahaica · ~3 km
- National Park · sanctuary · Demerara-Mahaica · ~2 km
- Catholic Life Centre · sanctuary · Demerara-Mahaica · ~2 km
- Thirst Park · sanctuary · Demerara-Mahaica · ~4 km
- Joe Vieira Park · sanctuary · Essequibo Islands · ~8 km
- family garden · sanctuary · Mahaica-Berbice · ~94 km
- Mangrove Marsh / Forest · sanctuary · Mahaica-Berbice · ~110 km
- Mangrove Forests - Sea Defense · sanctuary · Mahaica-Berbice · ~113 km
- Keith Flower Garden · sanctuary · East Berbice-Corentyne · ~117 km
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Frequently asked
Is the park open?
No visitor has reported the opening & safari status for Guyana Zoo yet. Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Busiest: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.
What is the best time to visit Guyana Zoo?
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.
What are the places to visit near Guyana Zoo?
Nearby: Guyana Botanical Gardens (sanctuary, 0 km), Castalaney House (museum, 1 km), Queenstown Mosque (dargah, 1 km), Cathedral of Immaculate Conception (church, 2 km), St. George's Cathedral (church, 3 km), St. Andrew's Kirk (church, 3 km).
Is Guyana Zoo worth visiting?
Guyana Zoo is listed as a must-see sanctuary in Guyana on Spotwander.