The Barranca and the Zoo are located near each other. Actually the Zoo is located on the edge of the Barranca which is a 2000+ foot gorge cut deep into the heart of the earth by centuries of a river eroding through the earth. It is similar in appearance to the Grand Canyon minus the color. As the elevation descends to the bottom, the climate becomes more tropical and fruits such as papayas, guavas, and mangoes are grown and shipped to market in … [Read more...]