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25-518: The Santiago Metropolitan Park also maintains 16 Urban Parks distributed throughout 13 communes in Santiago, a total area of almost 150.1 hectares. The maintenance work is carried out through “Urban Parks’ Conservation, Maintenance and Safety” projects which involve cleaning, irrigation, replantation and management of vegetal species, maintenance of urban equipment, sanitation control, weed control, fertilization and safety among other activities. The park

50-517: A group of lemurs joining the over 1,000 animals of 158 species already on display in 2010. Large enclosures feature a wide variety of Chile's indigenous wildlife, including guanacos , llamas , rhea birds , condors , Humboldt penguins , and the endangered pudú . Also on display is Darwin's frog , a rare frog native to Chile known for its unique method of reproducing. The zoo also holds a large number of foreign species such as lions, giraffes, kangaroos, elephants, emus, and formerly polar bears. 24% of

75-517: A group of lemurs joining the over 1,000 animals of 158 species already on display in 2010. Large enclosures feature a wide variety of Chile's indigenous wildlife, including guanacos , llamas , rhea birds , condors , Humboldt penguins , and the endangered pudú . Also on display is Darwin's frog , a rare frog native to Chile known for its unique method of reproducing. The zoo also holds a large number of foreign species such as lions, giraffes, kangaroos, elephants, emus, and formerly polar bears. 24% of

100-511: A new landmark for Santiago. In late 2013 the city held a design contest for the new tower with the winning bid being announced in February of the following year. Chilean National Zoo The Chilean National Zoo ( Zoológico Nacional de Chile ) is a 4.8-hectare (12-acre) zoo that was founded in 1925 in Santiago , Chile . Located at the foot of San Cristóbal Hill in what is known as

125-417: A quarry. Surrounded by vegetation, there is a stone wall by Chilean muralist María Martner and Mexican Juan O’Gorman. The pool is 82 meters long and 25 meters wide. The Antilén pool was opened in 1976. It is located on the summit of Chacarillas hill with a 360-degree panoramic view of the city. The pool is 92 meters long and 25 meters wide. The Santiago Cable Car was opened in 1980 and takes visitors from

150-605: The Immaculate Conception , is notable for its large statue of the Virgin Mary. This park was opened in 2012 and has an amphitheater, treehouses, water features, interactive fence and a cable car. As it stands today, there are numerous Radio Antennas on the top of the hill that have become an eyesore. The Government of Santiago has come up with a solution to tear down all the existing antennas and instead combine them in one giant antenna that would also serve as

175-487: The Santiago Metropolitan Park ( Parque Metropolitano de Santiago ), the zoo is home to thousands of animals representing 158 species. Unique exhibits feature Chilean native animals and birds including rare and endangered species. The Chilean National Zoo has a dual focus: to conserve and research species held at the zoo, and to educate and provide activities for the visiting public. The history of

200-597: The Funicular, which runs between Barrio Bellavista and the summit of San Cristóbal Hill . As of 2012, the Cable Car remains closed due to mechanical failures. Its restoration has been marked as part of the government's Bicentenary Plan. In December 2014, it was announced that the cable car would be reopening in 2016 with work on the project starting in March 2015. The project will cost 9.5 million dollars. The cable car

225-674: The National Zoological Garden. On September 1, 1925, the then President of Chile , Arturo Alessandri Palma , issued Supreme Decree No. 4273, allocating 4.8 hectares of San Cristóbal Hill to building the zoo. A number of species held at the Quinta Normal zoo were brought across to the new zoo along with 70 other animals from zoos in Mendoza and Buenos Aires via the Transandine Railway . Among

250-407: The National Zoological Garden. On September 1, 1925, the then President of Chile , Arturo Alessandri Palma , issued Supreme Decree No. 4273, allocating 4.8 hectares of San Cristóbal Hill to building the zoo. A number of species held at the Quinta Normal zoo were brought across to the new zoo along with 70 other animals from zoos in Mendoza and Buenos Aires via the Transandine Railway . Among

275-707: The base of the hill, in Pedro de Valdivia Norte neighborhood ( Estación Oasis ) to the summit ( Estación Cumbre ) in 20 minutes, passing through Tupahue station. The Tupahue pool is located at Estación Tupahue , as is the Mapulemu Botanic Garden (“forest of the earth” in Mapundungun ) and the Camino Real restaurant. At the summit, tourists can visit the Sanctuary on San Cristóbal Hill and take

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300-697: The carriage in 1987 en route to saying mass at the feet of the Virgin Mary statue located at the hill's summit. In September 2012, the funicular was marked for refurbishment as part of the Chilean government's Bicentenary Plan. The Chilean National Zoo has thousands of animals representing 158 species. Located within the park, the Botanical Garden contains various plants native to Chile and its mission includes conservation and research. A religious sanctuary atop San Cristóbal Hill commemorating

325-422: The foot of San Cristóbal Hill in what is known as the Santiago Metropolitan Park ( Parque Metropolitano de Santiago ), the zoo is home to thousands of animals representing 158 species. Unique exhibits feature Chilean native animals and birds including rare and endangered species. The Chilean National Zoo has a dual focus: to conserve and research species held at the zoo, and to educate and provide activities for

350-787: The installation of the Mills Observatory, currently known as the Manuel Foster Observatory , twin of the Lick Observatory of the University of California . The main icon on the hill, the Statue of the Virgin Mary on San Cristóbal Hill , was inaugurated on April 26, 1908. In 1916, a project led by Alberto Mackenna Subercaseaux and Pedro Bannen sought to transform the hill into a park and public recreational area. On September 28, 1917, Law No. 3295

375-404: The mammals on display at the zoo are native to Chile, as are 37% of the birds. More than 50 people work in the enclosure including veterinarians, caretakers, educational guides, cleaners, and administrative personnel. Chilean National Zoo The Chilean National Zoo ( Zoológico Nacional de Chile ) is a 4.8-hectare (12-acre) zoo that was founded in 1925 in Santiago , Chile . Located at

400-595: The national zoo dates back to the 19th century. In 1882, the country's first zoo was inaugurated in Quinta Normal by professor Julio Bernard, followed twenty years later by another zoo in Concepción featuring native animals, founded by professor and entomologist Carlos Reed. In 1921, Carlos Reed began a campaign with the Intendant of Santiago, Alberto Mackenna, to obtain financing and land for what would be

425-562: The period of intendant Alberto Mackenna, between 1921 and 1927, that the Hill was landscaped and prepared for public use. The park has two open-air pools: the Tupahue pool (meaning “place of God” in Quechua) and Antilén pool (“there is sun” in Mapundungun ). Both operate in the summer from November through March. The Tupahue pool was opened in 1966 on Tupahue hill, in what was originally

450-470: The species forming a part of the new zoo were a camel , Somali sheep , two boas , a ñata cow with an inherited abnormality, macaws , and a baboon . The zoo's installations were built in less than two months with the collaboration of architect Teodoro Panuzzis. The National Zoo was officially opened by the Vice President of Chile, Luis Barros Borgoño , on December 12, 1925. The first director of

475-406: The species forming a part of the new zoo were a camel , Somali sheep , two boas , a ñata cow with an inherited abnormality, macaws , and a baboon . The zoo's installations were built in less than two months with the collaboration of architect Teodoro Panuzzis. The National Zoo was officially opened by the Vice President of Chile, Luis Barros Borgoño , on December 12, 1925. The first director of

500-458: The visiting public. The history of the national zoo dates back to the 19th century. In 1882, the country's first zoo was inaugurated in Quinta Normal by professor Julio Bernard, followed twenty years later by another zoo in Concepción featuring native animals, founded by professor and entomologist Carlos Reed. In 1921, Carlos Reed began a campaign with the Intendant of Santiago, Alberto Mackenna, to obtain financing and land for what would be

525-470: The zoo was Carlos Reed. On May 21 2016, Franco L.Ferrada jumped in the lion enclosure to commit suicide. The lions were shot and killed by the zoo officials. In 1996, the New York Times accused the zoo of "deplorable conditions" including undersized, concrete living enclosures and possible mistreatment resulting in dozens of animal deaths. The zoo's population continues to grow, with a jaguar and

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550-406: The zoo was Carlos Reed. On May 21 2016, Franco L.Ferrada jumped in the lion enclosure to commit suicide. The lions were shot and killed by the zoo officials. In 1996, the New York Times accused the zoo of "deplorable conditions" including undersized, concrete living enclosures and possible mistreatment resulting in dozens of animal deaths. The zoo's population continues to grow, with a jaguar and

575-705: Was created in April 1966, when incorporating the Chilean National Zoo and the services of San Cristóbal Hill , and is managed by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. In September, 2012, the Chilean government launched a plan to significantly refurbish and expand the park between 2012 and 2016, a plan which includes building new footpaths, planting 100,000 more trees and expanding the National Zoo. San Cristóbal Hill began to be used in 1903 with

600-479: Was published in the Official Gazette which authorized president Juan Luis Sanfuentes to accept donations, purchase or expropriate land located between Bosque Santiago and San Cristóbal Hill, inclusive. Said land was declared for public use and the creation of the future park. The then Intendant of Santiago, Pablo Urzúa, took official possession of the park's land on June 17, 1918. It was however during

625-518: Was reopened in November 2016. The Funicular de Santiago , which dates from 1925, has been declared a National Monument. It has two stations: the National Zoo and the summit. The funicular runs for almost 500 meters on a 45 degree incline, departing from Barrio Bellavista . The funicular has two carriages, with one displaying a memorial plaque commemorating Pope John Paul II , who rode in

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