Family outing
Casa Noé Zoo in Linares
Casa Noé Mundo Animal is the zoo and wildlife rescue center of Linares: tigers, lions, pumas, birds, reptiles, aquariums and a farm for little ones. Here is everything a family should know before going: hours, prices, directions, what to bring and videos of the tour.
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Casa Noé at a glance
- HoursTuesday to Sunday, 10:00 to 18:00. Closed on Mondays.
- AdmissionAdults ~CLP 5,000 · children under 1 metre free
- LocationSan Antonio area (former airfield), Camino Interior Aeródromo, about 4 km from the main square
- Visit length2 to 3 hours with children
- ContactInstagram @zoocasanoe
Check before you go
Casa Noé does not publish an official price list online. The hours come from its Instagram (October 2026) and the prices from what visitors reported in 2024–2026. Holidays, heavy rain or special events can change the schedule: check its Instagram on the day.
What is Casa Noé Mundo Animal?
Casa Noé is not just a zoo: it is also a rescue and rehabilitation center for exotic and wild animals that works with Chile's Agriculture and Livestock Service (SAG). Many of its animals arrived injured, seized from illegal trafficking, rescued from circuses or handed over after being kept as pets. Those that can return to the wild are released; the rest stay at the park.
Its director and founder is Juan Carlos Muñoz Escobar, a Linares native who took in injured animals at home as a child. Today the park houses more than a thousand animals on about four hectares and is one of the most visited outings in Linares, with families coming from Talca, Chillán, Curicó, Concepción and Santiago.
History of Casa Noé in Linares
- 1975Juan Carlos Muñoz starts caring for injured and sick animals at his home.
- 2002On 4 October it opens to the public as Casa Noé Mundo Animal.
- 2012On 4 April the move to its current site in the San Antonio area, on municipal land, begins.
- 2017Agreement with the Municipal Corporation: pupils from Linares municipal schools can visit for free.
- 2019The Municipal Council unanimously approves a 50-year lease and the expansion of the park.
- 2020After seven months closed due to the pandemic, it reopens on 13 October with reduced capacity.
Animals and attractions at Casa Noé
The tour is organised by areas. These are the ones children enjoy most (animals may vary, since the park takes in and releases animals throughout the year):
Big cats
Bengal tigers, lions, pumas and servals. They are the park's stars: arrive early, as they tend to sleep in the afternoon heat.
Birds and parrots
Colourful macaws, parrots, the burrowing parrot (Chile's largest parrot) and birds of prey. Many are in rehabilitation.
Primates
Monkeys, most of them rescued from being kept illegally as pets.
Reptiles and amphibians
Snakes, turtles, iguanas and other reptiles in terrariums children can look at up close.
Aquariums
Fish and aquatic species in an aquarium room, ideal for the little ones.
Nocturnal house
A dark room to see nocturnal animals. Warn children that it is dim inside.
Farm
Goats, sheep and rabbits. This is where the youngest can get close to the animals, always as the staff indicate.
And much more
A bear, camelids, canids and other species from five continents, plus the veterinary clinic where rescued animals are treated.
Casa Noé videos
Tours recorded by visitors, local media and the Municipality. Click a video to watch it right here (it plays from YouTube; rights belong to each channel).
Casa Noé prices and hours
- Adults
- ~CLP 5,000
- Children up to 1 metre tall
- Free
- Children taller than 1 metre
- Ask at the ticket office
- People with a disability card
- Free (according to visitors)
- Pupils of Linares municipal schools (visiting with their school)
- Free by agreement
Prices reported by visitors between 2024 and 2026: the most recent (September 2026) is CLP 5,000 per adult, although some reports mention up to CLP 7,000. Bring cash just in case and confirm at the entrance.
- Tuesday to Sunday
- 10:00 – 18:00
- Monday
- Closed
During winter and summer holidays the park gets thousands of visitors: on weekends it is best to arrive at opening time.
How to get to Casa Noé
Casa Noé is in the San Antonio area of Linares, on Camino Interior Aeródromo, next to the former airfield and near Villa Alcalde Luis Navarrete Carvacho, about 4 km from the main square.
By car it is about 10 minutes from downtown. Coming from Route 5, take the Linares exit and head towards the airfield area. Waze and Google Maps find it as «Casa Noé Mundo Animal».
Without a car, the easiest option is a taxi or shared taxi (colectivo) from downtown. The last stretch is partly a dirt road: drive slowly, as it gets dusty.
What parents should know before visiting Casa Noé
- 1Arrive early (10:00 to 12:00): it is cooler, less crowded and the big cats are more active.
- 2Plan 2 to 3 hours. With small children, end the tour at the farm, which they love most.
- 3Paths are dirt and gravel: wear comfortable shoes. A stroller with large wheels works better than one with small wheels.
- 4In summer the sun is strong: hats, sunscreen and water for everyone. In winter, after rain, it gets muddy: wear boots or shoes that can get dirty.
- 5Never let children put their hands into enclosures or feed the animals, except when staff allow it at the farm.
- 6Explain beforehand that it is a rescue center: many animals arrived injured or mistreated, so speak softly and do not bang on the glass.
- 7The nocturnal house is dark: little ones may get scared, go in holding their hand.
- 8Bring snacks and water. If you want lunch afterwards, Linares has good family options.
- 9Bring cash for admission and ask whether cards are accepted.
- 10Before going, check Instagram @zoocasanoe: closures due to rain, holidays and special events are announced there.
What to bring to Casa Noé
- Water
- Hat and sunscreen
- Comfortable shoes
- Snacks
- Cash
- Wet wipes
- Light jacket
- Camera or charged phone
How to look after the animals during your visit
- Do not feed the animals: their diet is controlled by vets.
- Do not bang on the glass or shout to get their attention.
- Do not use flash near the birds or in the nocturnal house.
- Do not litter: a wrapper can be deadly for an animal.
- Respect the barriers and the staff's instructions.
School and kindergarten visits to Casa Noé
Casa Noé is one of the area's favourite school trips: it is great for natural sciences, life cycles, native species and responsible pet ownership (Ley Cholito). Thanks to an agreement with the Municipal Corporation of Linares, pupils from the commune's municipal schools can visit for free, as long as the school arranges the visit in advance. Other schools and kindergartens can arrange their visit directly with the park.
Events and special dates
Casa Noé organises activities on dates such as Children's Day (in 2026 it celebrated on Sunday 9 August with characters, face painting, games and sweets) and is very busy during winter and summer holidays. Activities are announced on its Instagram.
Frequently asked questions about Casa Noé
What are Casa Noé's opening hours in Linares?
It opens Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 to 18:00. It is closed on Mondays. Check its Instagram @zoocasanoe if you go on a public holiday.
How much is admission to Casa Noé?
According to visitors, adult admission is around CLP 5,000 (September 2026) and children up to 1 metre enter free. Casa Noé does not publish prices online, so confirm at the entrance.
Where is Casa Noé?
In the San Antonio area of Linares, on Camino Interior Aeródromo next to the former airfield, about 4 km from the main square (around 10 minutes by car).
Which animals live at Casa Noé?
Bengal tigers, lions, pumas, servals, monkeys, macaws, burrowing parrots, birds of prey, reptiles, aquarium fish, nocturnal animals and a farm with goats, sheep and rabbits, among more than a thousand animals.
How long does the visit take?
With children, 2 to 3 hours to enjoy it calmly.
Can schools visit for free?
Yes, pupils from Linares municipal schools can visit for free thanks to an agreement with the Municipal Corporation, if the school arranges the visit in advance.
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- Buses and train to Linares →
Sources: Official Instagram @zoocasanoe (hours, 2026 events), Municipality of Linares (2019 lease), Diario El Heraldo (history, 2022), Linares en Línea (2020 reopening), Atentos (school agreement, 2017), Turismo Kimen (school trips) and visitor reports 2024–2026 (prices).
Updated on 11 October 2026.