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ures. The beautiful grounds are tidy and park-like, and exceptional exhibits include a but-
terfly house, a fine aquarium and a large aviary (with parrots and toucans galore). Interact-
ive areas provide mental stimulation, and services include stroller rentals, gift stores and
restaurants. Just outside Temaikén is a large playground run by Heladería Munchi. Tues-
day admission is half-off (unless it's a holiday).
For something much closer in, head to Palermo's Jardín Zoológico (
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)
. It's a
fairly pleasant zoo for Latin America, and on sunny weekends it fills with families.
Playgrounds
Some of BA's outdoor parks have playgrounds, always popular with families. However,
many large modern shopping malls have indoor playgrounds (often on the top floor),
along with video arcades, multiplexes and toy shops. Paseo Alcorta (
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)
has
plenty of mechanical rides next to the large food court, while Mercado de Abasto (
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where kids enter a miniature city complete with post office, hospital and even TV station.
Abasto also has a mini-amusement park. On rainy days, these are great places to be with
little ones.
Amusement Parks
Heading to
Tigre
(
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)
, just north of the center, makes a great day excursion. Hop
on the fun Tren de la Costa to get there; it ends at Parque de la Costa (
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)
, a typic-
al amusement park with rides and activities.
Christian parents might want to take the kids to
Tierra Santa
( 4784-9551;
www.tierrasanta-bsas.com.ar
;
Av Costanera R Obligado 5790; admission AR$40; call for hours)
, a re-
ligious theme park unlike anywhere you've ever been. Not far away is
Parque Norte
(
4787-1382;
www.parquenorte.com
; Avs Cantilo & Guiraldes; admission AR$70 Mon-Fri, AR$90 Sat,
AR$100 Sun;
9am-8pm Mon-Fri, 8am-10pm Sat & Sun)
, a large water park that's perfect on a
hot day.
