Botanic Garden of Rio de Janeiro - Private Tour with a Biologist
As a Biologist, this is the tour I like the most!! I used to attend the gardens as a student of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, later as a Biology teacher and throughout my life as a resident of the Botanic Garden neighborhood.
Besides knowing the park by heart, I have an affectionate relationship to this area. In this visit we are going to experience not only the lushness of the Atlantic rainforest, but also learn about plant adaptations and Brazillian history.
The Botanic Garden displays a collection of over 8,000 species of plants (native and exotic) and around 150 species of birds and mammals, like the Channel-billed Toucan and Howler monkeys. The animals are in their natural habitat but have become accustomed to humans and are fairly easy to observe in the park. We also find here the first gunpowder factory founded by D. John VI.
Entrance fee to the park NOT INCLUDED. We will buy the tickets on site by credit card or cash.
The main attractions in the park are: - Victoria Lilies' Lake, - Orchids green house, - Bromeliads greenhouse, - Royal palms alley, - Brazil wood trees alley, - Sumauma giant tree, - Toucans and monkeys, - Gunpowder factory, among others. The park has a pleasant cafeteria with delicious coffee, sandwiches and soups.
I will adapt the tour for your pace and interests.
