Museo de Vida Silvestre
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  Location within Puerto Rico | |
| Established | 2010 |
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| Location |
1075 John F. Kennedy Ave. San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Coordinates | 18°15′36″N 66°30′40″W / 18.26°N 66.511°W |
| Type | Wildlife museum |
| Website | museovidasilvestre.com |
The Museo de Vida Silvestre (in English, the Wildlife Museum) is a Museum located in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It was inaugurated in November 1, 2010 and houses more than 200 specimens in their respective habitats. The museum has garnered popularity in the island, receiving more than 100,000 visitors shortly after its first year.[1]
Building
The Museo de Vida Silvestre is located in the John F. Kennedy Avenue in San Juan, inside a 55,000 square feet, 2-story building. The building features several environmentally friendly elements within its structure, like the installation of ivy around it, and the use of photovoltaic cells to provide partial energy to the facilities.
See also
References
- ↑ "Visitante 100,000 en el Museo de Vida Silvestre". El Nuevo Día. December 23, 2011.
External links
- Official website (in Spanish)
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