St. Ignatius Zoo Tours

A person holding a bird of prey.
A parrot behind a chain-link fence, with another parrot visible in the background.
A red and blue macaw parrot perched on a branch inside a wire enclosure.
A meerkat sitting on a rock in a naturalistic enclosure with rocks and sparse vegetation.
A lion resting on a metal structure with trees in the background.
The caretakers at St. Ignatius Zoo have a wealth of knowledge about the creatures they look after. Ask them questions about your favorite animals as you roam around the displays.

This wildlife attraction is often on the itineraries of travelers to Vila Nova de Gaia. But St. Ignatius Zoo isn't the only drawcard in the area. Sandeman Cellars, Porto Cathedral, and Museum of Port Wine are some other worthwhile attractions nearby.

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City Sightseeing Porto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour, 2 Walking Tours & Extras

City Sightseeing Porto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Extras

$33
per adult
City Sightseeing Porto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Extras
From Porto: 2 Wine Regions, Farm-to-Table Lunch & Boat

From Porto: 2 Wine Regions, Farm-to-Table Lunch & Boat

$111
per adult
From Porto: 2 Wine Regions, Farm-to-Table Lunch & Boat
Discover Porto's Highlights on a 2-Hour Private Electric Tuk Tuk

Discover Porto & Gaia Highlights by Private Tuk Tuk (2–4H)

$62
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Discover Porto & Gaia Highlights by Private Tuk Tuk (2–4H)
Porto: River Douro 6 Bridges Cruise

Porto: River Douro 6 Bridges Cruise

$21
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Porto: River Douro 6 Bridges Cruise
From Porto: Viana do Castelo, Braga and Guimarães Day Tour

From Porto: Viana do Castelo, Braga and Guimarães Day Tour

$57
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
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Porto: Douro Valley Tour w/2 Wineries, Lunch & River Cruise

Douro Valley Small Group: 2 Wineries, Lunch & River Cruise

$122
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
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Douro Valley Small-Group Wine Tour: 2 Wineries, Cruise & Lunch

Douro Valley Small-Group Wine Tour: 2 Wineries, Cruise & Lunch

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Discover Porto & Gaia Highlights by Private Tuk Tuk (2–4H)

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Porto: River Douro 6 Bridges Cruise

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From Porto: Waterfall, Lagoon, Old Village in Gerês National Park

From Porto: Waterfall, Lagoon, Old Village in Gerês National Park

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Porto: Pastel de Nata Cooking Class with Porto Wine (Sé do Porto)

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