Museu Paraense Emilio Goeldi by mircaskirca
Known primarily as museum, the Emilio Goeldi installation is actually more of a botanical park and ecological research centre. Recognized as the first research centre for Amazonian studies, the park is dedicated to the study of all things Amazonian, including the flora, fauna and native cultures. It was founded in 1866 and reorganized in 1890 by Swiss zoologist Emilio Goeldi. Inside is a botanical garden with more than 3000 spicies of plants and trails to walk around and observe them. Animal habitats feature more than 600 animals, from manatees, anacondas, jaguars, giant otters, macaws, sloths to monkeys, and fish tanks have various species from the local rivers.
Museum has an extensive collection of Indian artifacts, including distinctive and beautiful pottery of Marajo Indians, known as marajoara.
Park also contains a cafe and a good gift shop.
It is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 9am - noon and 2pm - 5pm
