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Biopark Zoo in Rome, Italy: Top Attraction For Families With Kids
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If you’re travelling to Rome, Italy with children or teenagers, they may not be as enthused to spend their days surrounded by the vast ancient ruins, visiting ancient churches and cathedrals, or walking silently through the many art galleries. Many are unaware of the fact that Rome has its own zoo housed on the Villa Borghese, and is extremely close to the [Galleria Borghese](http://trip101.com/article/the-borghese-gallery-see-rome-s-most-famous-art-collection) (Borghese Gallery). Not only will you benefit from this trip, because it’s a great time to squeeze in the most magnificent art gallery in Rome, but also your family will be able to have fun afterwards. They will get the chance to watch the exotic animals as they roam around, as well as join in with the other kids as they chase the free roaming peacocks, and even get a chance to interact with flying beauties in the Casa delle Farfalle (Butterfly House). This is also a wonderful place to throw your child a birthday party. You can choose between a two and three hour party with a buffet included along with games for the children to play, but let’s take a look at what the Bioparco di Roma
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