Athens: Attica Zoological Park & Athens National Garden Trip

Attica Zoological Park, is a private zoo located in the suburb of Spata, approximately 20 kilometres (12 mi) east of Athens, Greece. It is the only zoo in Greece. The zoo is home to more than 1,500 animals representing 220 species, in an area of 20-hectares. Right in the heart of Athens, between Syntagma Square and the Panathenaic Stadium, lies the famous National Garden of Athens, a beautiful area to escape the noisy city center and relax in a lush environment. It is almost unbelievable that such an enticing garden is situated among the busiest avenues of the city yet remains so well-protected from noise.