This Panama Resort Just Opened Its Own Zoo

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The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort in Panama has opened its own zoo, with monkeys, crocodiles, cocktaoos, peacocks, deer and other creatures and critters.

The Buenaventura Zoo serves as a conservation area and rehabilitation center for wildlife. It is open to hotel guests and residents only, Tuesday through Sunday. Admission is free.

Other kid-friendly perks at the Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort include a kids’ club, lounge for teenagers and gorgeous swimming pools.

–Amanda Norcross

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