About Parco Natura Viva

Dear guests,

Parco Natura Viva hosts the most important Italian zoological collection. 
Along the path, divided into geographical areas, you can see the great biodiversity of our planet. A qualified staff of biologists, veterinarians and naturalists takes care of this extraordinary Noah’s ark with 200 animal species. Endangered species are entrusted to Parco Natura Viva in a range of European projects for protection. The effort of Parco Natura Viva towards  animal species extends also to their original habitats working with various organizations to protect them from degradation. 
The reintroduction in the wild of the European bison and the griffon vulture, in addition to the research projects in Madagascar, are just a few examples of our commitment to “in situ” conservation. Since 2004, Parco Natura Viva has been involved in helping the most disadvantaged people that benefit from the animal-assisted therapy. Parco Natura Viva is part of a European and international large network, aimed at raising awareness among visitors about environmental issues and at training biologists and veterinarians to improve more and more the technical management of the common heritage of wildlife.
Your visit is a concrete support to everything described above in addition to being an unforgettable experience in contact with animals from all continents.

Dott. Cesare Avesani Zaborra
Scientific Director

Associations to which Parco Natura Viva belongs

Parco Natura Viva was opened in 1969. It covers about 42 hectares of land and is a naturalistic zoological garden which is home to some 1.200 specimens belonging to 200 species. The Park has 140 employees and permanent suppliers. The Park is divided into two main areas to visit: the Safari Park, in which the visitor stays in his vehicle, and the Fauna Park, which is for pedestrians only. The Park’s predominant activity involves the breeding of wild animal species, in coordination with leading zoological institutions in Europe. 
Among the most important associations which the Park is part of, are: Italian Association of Zoos and Aquaria, European Association of Zoos and Aquaria, World Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The link and cooperation with the EAZA international network is very strong. For the management of specimens of endangered species we refer to the EEP (European Endangered species Programme) and ESB (European Studbook) breeding programs.