Buenos Aires Zoo Elephant House

Frommers Trip Review:

The eclectic and kitschy buildings housing the animals, some designed as exotic temples, are as much of a delight as the inhabitants. A giant lake is close to the entrance of the zoo and is filled with pink flamingos hanging out near mock Byzantine ruins in the center of the lake. Overlooking the water is a building that resembles a Russian church, which contains monkey cages. Camels are surrounded by Moroccan-style architecture, and the kangaroo holding pens are painted with aboriginal designs. The lions, the kings of the jungle, are in a castle complex with its own moat. The most stunning building, however, is the Elephant House. Built to look like an Indian temple, it is overgrown with vines to make you feel as if you are a jungle explorer who has come across an elephant sanctuary.