Museo de Vida Silvestre

The Museo de Vida Silvestre (in English, the Wildlife Museum) is located in San Juan, Puerto Rico.[1] It was inaugurated on 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.[2]

Museo de Vida Silvestre
Wildlife Museum
Museo de Vida Silvestre is located in Puerto Rico
Museo de Vida Silvestre
Location within Puerto Rico
Established2010
Location1075 John F. Kennedy Ave.
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Coordinates18°15′36″N 66°30′40″W / 18.26°N 66.511°W / 18.26; -66.511
TypeWildlife museum

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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.

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References

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  1. ^ "The Museo de Vida Silvestre, San Juan (Wildlife Museum)". Discovering Puerto Rico. September 9, 2011. Retrieved July 5, 2022.
  2. ^ "Visitante 100,000 en el Museo de Vida Silvestre". El Nuevo Día. December 23, 2011.
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