Rio de Janeiro: AquaRio & BioParque Half-Day Jeep Tour

A convertible jeep, 6,000 animals, and two hours to see them all

You ride in a convertible jeep to two of Rio's major wildlife attractions in a single half-day, with entry tickets and a guide included. Walk through BioParque's 1,000+ animals, then explore AquaRio's 5,000+ sea creatures across 350 species. The jeep handles transport and timing, so you just show up and move through the day without arranging anything separately.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. RioZoo1h 30m · entry included
2. AquaRio2h · entry included

Explore BioParque and AquaRio

• Board authentic convertible jeep
• Visit Rio's BioParque with guide
• Observe wildlife: monkeys, birds, jaguars, hippos
• Walk through Porto Maravilha
• Contemplate the Kobra Mural
• Tour AquaRio with guide
• See over 5,000 sea creatures
• Learn about ocean preservation

The experience

The jeep picks you up and you're already moving through Rio, wind in your face, the city dropping away as you head toward BioParque. Your guide meets you there with the tickets already sorted (no line, no fumbling), and walks you straight into an enclosure where 1,000 animals from 140 species live in something that doesn't quite feel like a traditional zoo. Monkeys move overhead, jaguars watch from behind glass that doesn't feel like a barrier, hippos sprawl in the sun doing almost nothing, and you stop longer than you planned because the animals here are just present in a way that makes you slow down.

After BioParque, you move to AquaRio, which is a different kind of encounter entirely. Five thousand sea creatures, 350 species. Some common, some so rare they're almost extinct. The guide points out the ones most people miss, the small ones in the corners, the ones that glow or shift color or move in ways that don't make sense until someone explains what you're actually watching. You're taking photos, but you're also just standing there, because some of these animals you'll never see anywhere else. The guide talks about ocean preservation in a way that doesn't feel like a lecture. It's more like they're showing you why it matters.

On the way back, the jeep takes you through Porto Maravilha so you can see the Kobra Mural, a massive street art piece that's become part of the city's identity. By then you've been in the jeep maybe four hours total, seen more animals than you expected to remember, and learned things about ecosystems you didn't know you wanted to know. The whole thing is half-day, which means you're done by early afternoon and the rest of Rio is still waiting.

What’s included

• Round-trip convertible jeep transport between your location and both attractions.
• entry tickets to BioParque and AquaRio.
• professional guide throughout the tour.
• passenger insurance.
• stop at Porto Maravilha to view the Kobra Mural.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese13:30

Guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese13:30

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesWednesday to SundayDeparts at 13:30

AgesAdult (9 and older) · Child (4 to 8 years) · Infant (under 4): free

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “To combine”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Jeep Tour

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Rio's major animal attractions in one efficient half-day without arranging separate transport or buying tickets at each gate: the jeep and guide handle the logistics so you focus on the animals.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 8 years); Infant (under 4): free.

How long is the tour?

It's a half-day tour, typically around 4 hours including transport, BioParque, and AquaRio.

What's included in the price?

Round-trip transport by convertible jeep, entry tickets to both BioParque and AquaRio, professional guide, and passenger insurance.

Is the jeep open-air?

Yes, it's an authentic convertible jeep, so you're exposed to the weather and the city as you travel between attractions.

How many animals will I see?

Around 1,000 animals from 140 species at BioParque, and more than 5,000 sea creatures from 350 species at AquaRio.

Do I need to buy tickets separately?

No, both attraction tickets are included in the tour price.

What is the Kobra Mural?

A large street art piece in Porto Maravilha that you pass on the way back. The guide shows it as part of the route.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces at both attractions are wheelchair accessible, and the jeep can accommodate wheelchair users.