Bosque da Ciencia
Bosque da Ciencia
4.5
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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InBrazil
Brazil3 contributions
The park is small but there are winding walkways and paths which make it feel bigger. The main attraction would have to be the manatees. There is a breeding programme so there were some calves when we visited.
There are also some enclosures with varying sizes of jacare, lakes and ponds with terrapins and a troop of monkeys living free in the trees.
There is a bus which stops at the bottom of the road, about 5mins walk away.
It's not a very long visit, a couple of hours, but worth the visit. Also, your entry fee goes towards the continuing breeding programme of the manatees.
There are also some enclosures with varying sizes of jacare, lakes and ponds with terrapins and a troop of monkeys living free in the trees.
There is a bus which stops at the bottom of the road, about 5mins walk away.
It's not a very long visit, a couple of hours, but worth the visit. Also, your entry fee goes towards the continuing breeding programme of the manatees.
Written 24 April 2009
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Rexdexter113
Virginia Beach, VA47 contributions
Jan 2016 • Friends
This place was fabulous. Short ride from town center by cab, when we didn't have the right money the guy just let us in for free. The people of Manaus are incredibly nice & friendly. The Bosque is a science research place, but walking through the gate is really like entering the rainforest. Beautiful, well-maintained pathways with animals to see along the way. There's a beautiful lake with caiman
There is a little museum which has a number of interesting exhibits, including the famous worlds largest leaf, an irresistable photo op. Check the pics.
Outside is a little snack bar with tables and clean bathrooms. Part if their job is rescuing animals and returning them to nature. The tanks with the manatees is small, but remember it is only temporary. As soon as they are rehabilitated they are released, and without these people they would have no chance at life. I read some rather harsh criticisms of their habitat on Trip Advisor from people who may not realize that it Is not their permanent home. We spent quite a while staring through the glass at these gentle creatures - an unusual experience. Lovely place to escape the noise and chaos of downtown for an hour or two. Stroll the shady, quiet paths at your own pace, and enjoy the rain forest without even leaving the city. Highly recommend.
There is a little museum which has a number of interesting exhibits, including the famous worlds largest leaf, an irresistable photo op. Check the pics.
Outside is a little snack bar with tables and clean bathrooms. Part if their job is rescuing animals and returning them to nature. The tanks with the manatees is small, but remember it is only temporary. As soon as they are rehabilitated they are released, and without these people they would have no chance at life. I read some rather harsh criticisms of their habitat on Trip Advisor from people who may not realize that it Is not their permanent home. We spent quite a while staring through the glass at these gentle creatures - an unusual experience. Lovely place to escape the noise and chaos of downtown for an hour or two. Stroll the shady, quiet paths at your own pace, and enjoy the rain forest without even leaving the city. Highly recommend.
Written 14 January 2016
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Master Echo
London, UK544 contributions
Dec 2015 • Couples
From the waterfront outside the fish market in Manaus, we took a taxi for an agreed 35 Reis - £7 or US $10, to the Bosque da Ciencia, the science park. This is located to the east of the city so the drive was interesting through the suburbs. On arrival, our taxi driver got out to ensure that they were open, and we agreed with him to pick us up an hour later to return us to the ship. Entry fee was five Reis for three of us!
The Science Grove Park opened in April 1995 celebrating 40 years of the National Institute for Amazonian Research (INPA), and covers about 32,000 acres. Their aim is to develop their technological and scientific research as well as offering the general public a leisure opportunity to see these flora and fauna in their natural habits and to educate their visitors in environmental awareness.
It is laid out as a rainforest area with indigenous trees with small enclosures within, which house a variety of creatures. The first we encountered was a great otter who was lying in the shade out of the water, he must have been over four feet in length. Two huge round pools house a number of manatees with names on their backs. The water was murky so they appeared indistinct, and there was a notice stating maintenance was being done and apologies for the lack of clear water, the only problem, this notice was very faded, questioning the length of time this state of affairs had existed!
The park is landscaped down a hillside and at the bottom was a large lake and in an adjacent pond was an adult crocodile. Walking back we came across another smaller pond which housed electric eels, something we have never before seen in the wild - we were glad they were enclosed! Also in a little stream were basking baby turtles.
This was an interesting place and to us Westerners, provided the opportunity to see animals in their natural habitat without having to trek through rainforests in the wild.
We could have spent longer within this park, but conscious of our arrangement with the taxi driver, we left an hour later, and keeping to his promise, our taxi driver was outside waiting and he took us back to our ship.
The Science Grove Park opened in April 1995 celebrating 40 years of the National Institute for Amazonian Research (INPA), and covers about 32,000 acres. Their aim is to develop their technological and scientific research as well as offering the general public a leisure opportunity to see these flora and fauna in their natural habits and to educate their visitors in environmental awareness.
It is laid out as a rainforest area with indigenous trees with small enclosures within, which house a variety of creatures. The first we encountered was a great otter who was lying in the shade out of the water, he must have been over four feet in length. Two huge round pools house a number of manatees with names on their backs. The water was murky so they appeared indistinct, and there was a notice stating maintenance was being done and apologies for the lack of clear water, the only problem, this notice was very faded, questioning the length of time this state of affairs had existed!
The park is landscaped down a hillside and at the bottom was a large lake and in an adjacent pond was an adult crocodile. Walking back we came across another smaller pond which housed electric eels, something we have never before seen in the wild - we were glad they were enclosed! Also in a little stream were basking baby turtles.
This was an interesting place and to us Westerners, provided the opportunity to see animals in their natural habitat without having to trek through rainforests in the wild.
We could have spent longer within this park, but conscious of our arrangement with the taxi driver, we left an hour later, and keeping to his promise, our taxi driver was outside waiting and he took us back to our ship.
Written 8 January 2016
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RandyRoss
Ridgetown, Canada12,749 contributions
Mar 2020
This was an interesting place to visit but was really in rather poor condition. My wife had pulled a muscle in her leg and had trouble getting around. All of the stairs were quite difficult for her.
Written 3 June 2020
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Paul_n_Cris
Melbourne, Australia1,709 contributions
Jul 2013 • Family
If you have a few hours to kill then a walk around this park will be alright. Entrance fee R$5. The Science museum is currently closed for a refurb, and this is a lot of what there is to do in the park. The many turtles are fun to feed, so be sure to buy the proper food from them kiosk ($2 a bag), the turtles on the lower lake are much bigger. There are a couple of Croc's in cages, and this is about the only place you will see a manatee. When we were there they were feeding the baby manatees with a giant bottle. Also saw a sloth, some large rodants, the giant otters.
Took a taxi top the park, and there were a queue of taxi's waiting outside when we went to leave. Spent about 2 hours in the park.
Lots of steps and the big lake is much lower than the top ponds (access by steps or steep path), so not friendly for those with walking problems. Play area for young children down by the lower lake.
Will be better when the science museum reopens.
Took a taxi top the park, and there were a queue of taxi's waiting outside when we went to leave. Spent about 2 hours in the park.
Lots of steps and the big lake is much lower than the top ponds (access by steps or steep path), so not friendly for those with walking problems. Play area for young children down by the lower lake.
Will be better when the science museum reopens.
Written 15 July 2013
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JHtrip
London, UK75 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
While the tickets were extremely cheap, this was a miserable place to visit. The animals (which were really limited to a a single giant otter which repeated the same actions over and over, and two manatees) were kept in small enclosures with nothing to occupy their minds.
The other exhibits were empty/dried up, and I think that the caiman we saw may have been a plastic replica (not sure a living caiman would be covered in so much algae!). Halfway around the park, there is a room full of pickled and badly-stuffed animals.
What surprised me is that this is a centre for training the next generation scientists responsible for preserving Brazil’s natural heritage.
The other exhibits were empty/dried up, and I think that the caiman we saw may have been a plastic replica (not sure a living caiman would be covered in so much algae!). Halfway around the park, there is a room full of pickled and badly-stuffed animals.
What surprised me is that this is a centre for training the next generation scientists responsible for preserving Brazil’s natural heritage.
Written 30 May 2019
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AlexLlorente
Laguna Hills, CA184 contributions
Jun 2018 • Family
This is a great introduction to Amazon wildlife that you may or may not get to see on the river or in the jungle. I didn't like the way the manatees were housed though.
Written 15 June 2018
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Manatees are accompanied by researchers, these animals receive veterinary treatment. The manatees that are here in the Forest of Science pass an adaptation to be introduced to their natural habitat. Last year 10 manatees were returned to nature.
If you saw any irregularities in the manatees 'house, I would be very happy if you told us so that we can improve the animals' stay.
Written 28 June 2018
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mscarpenter2018
Durban, South Africa7 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
Research and breeding centre for Amazon manatee and giant otter- fascinating to get up close in the enclosures.. Lovely gardens for strolling around .
Written 1 June 2018
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thanks, we were very happy to know that you liked to visit the Science Grove
Written 15 June 2018
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Shade16
Colombo171 contributions
May 2017 • Friends
The main thing I remember are the rescued manatees swimming in 2 pools where the water was pretty murky. Apparently they will be released to the wild later on.
I found the little museum very interesting as it displayed models of how the natives lived, models of rubber production, skin of an anaconda, various species preserved in jars, details of the various types of fish found in the Amazon, the world's largest leaf, and even some furniture made out of recycled material. You can learn alot from a visit to this museum, of course you need a guide to explain it all. I did this at the start of my Amazon tour and it was a good base for the tour as the guide explained alot about the various fish, the Anaconda's etc. I also found it very pleasant to walk around the shady pathways. It was very peaceful.
I found the little museum very interesting as it displayed models of how the natives lived, models of rubber production, skin of an anaconda, various species preserved in jars, details of the various types of fish found in the Amazon, the world's largest leaf, and even some furniture made out of recycled material. You can learn alot from a visit to this museum, of course you need a guide to explain it all. I did this at the start of my Amazon tour and it was a good base for the tour as the guide explained alot about the various fish, the Anaconda's etc. I also found it very pleasant to walk around the shady pathways. It was very peaceful.
Written 16 June 2017
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Geminican
San Jose, CA2,102 contributions
Mar 2017 • Solo
I am not an animal and natural lover, so this place is helpful to me because it's got all special Amazon related animals in one. The place is not too small, it's sizable but not tiring for walking. I would recommend to everyone. Budget 1.5 hours at least to see everything in good pace.
Written 16 May 2017
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Boa tarde
Gostaria de saber qual o preço do passeio, o tempo de duração e como faço para reservar.
Written 12 November 2018
Letícia R
Manaus, AM
Para criança e idoso é gratuito. Para os demais custa cinco reais a entrada.
Written 10 July 2019
Não é guiada, porém, é muito fácil se localizar pelo parque.
Written 20 February 2018
Quais os dias e horários de funcionamento.?
Written 23 September 2017
O Bosque da Ciência está aberto para visitação, de terça à Sexta-feira, das 9 às 12 horas e das 14 às 16 horas. Sábados, domingos e feriados de 9 às 16 horas.
Visitas de grupos escolares são marcadas com antecedência.
Resumindo:
segunda-feira Fechado
terça-feira 09:00–12:00, 14:00–16:00
quarta-feira 09:00–12:00, 14:00–16:00
quinta-feira 09:00–12:00, 14:00–16:00
sexta-feira 09:00–12:00, 14:00–16:00
sábado 09:00–16:00
domingo 09:00–16:00
feriados 09:00–16:00
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Público em geral: R$ 5,00
A entrada é gratuita para crianças até 10 anos e pessoas a partir de 60 anos.
Written 25 September 2017
Paga, mas o valor eh bem pequeno, se nao me engano eh 5 reais.
Written 13 July 2017
Hello you position on the TripAdvisor activities map is very faulty placed I got lost whit may car trying to find you cod you
Please put it in the proper place I am having a go to get to you to day. Whit you adresse and Google map posted on that
Written 17 December 2014
hi, here you have contacts (with phone number), I got there by bus, anyway you have to look (and ask) for INPA - there are at least 3 entrances. If you're already in the Manaus call (092) 3643-3192. You can also write to bosque@inpa.gov.br
regards
Andrzej
Written 17 December 2014
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