Place to visit
Companhia dos Bichos, Brazil: what it is and when to go
Companhia dos Bichos is a visitor attraction in Brazil (Cotia). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is December to February and June to September. In December there are 13 h 27 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 33. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Activity · With kids, Wildlife
- Where
- Brazil · Estrada do Capuava 2990, Cotia
- Best time
- December to February and June to September.
- Nearest airport
- CGH São Paulo, 22 km as the crow flies
- Website
- ciadosbichos.com.br
- Coordinates
- -23.62199, -46.86929
What it is and where
Companhia dos Bichos is a visitor attraction in Brazil (Cotia).
private zoo with farm animals
It is in Cotia, where this site lists 9 more places to see, 5.8 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -23.62199, -46.86929; the nearest main airport is Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH, São Paulo), 22 km as the crow flies. How to get around Brazil (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the With kids and Wildlife places in Brazil. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Companhia dos Bichos is December to February and June to September.
- JanBest time13:18
- FebBest time12:47
- MarPossible12:10
- AprPossible11:27
- MayPossible10:52
- JunBest time10:33
- JulBest time10:41
- AugBest time11:11
- SepBest time11:52
- OctPossible12:34
- NovPossible13:10
- DecBest time13:27
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 27 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 33. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | December to February and June to September | March to May and October to November |
| Wildlife | December to February and June to September | March to May and October to November |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Companhia dos Bichos has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Brazil in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Brazil
To enter Brazil there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Brazil checklist. Currency: Brazilian real (BRL); plugs: Type N and C · 127 V and 220 V depending on the region · 60 Hz (you need an adapter and should check the voltage); emergencies: 190 police · 192 ambulance · 193 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Basilica Minor Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima (Embu das Artes)Temples370 m
- Museu de Arte Sacra dos JesuítasMuseum in Embu das Artes, São Paulo3.6 km
- Feira de Embu das ArtesHistory3.6 km
- Zu Lai TempleBuddhist temple in Brazil4.2 km
- Cidade das AbelhasWith kids8.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Brazil guide.
More in Brazil: With kids
- Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden: park of the Botanical Garden, environmental preservation area of the Rio de Janeiro state in Brazil
- Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi: natural history museum, arboretum, zoological garden in Pará, Brazil
- Beto Carrero World: amusement park
- Botanical Garden of São Paulo: park of the Botanical Garden, environmental preservation area of the São Paulo state in Brazil
- São Paulo Zoo: zoo in Brazil
- Parque das Aves: privately owned zoo
Every Brazil place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Companhia dos Bichos?
It is a visitor attraction in Brazil.
When is the best time to visit Companhia dos Bichos?
December to February and June to September. In December there are 13 h 27 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 33.
How do you get to Companhia dos Bichos?
The nearest main airport is Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH), 22 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Brazil is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Brazil map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Basilica Minor Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima (Embu das Artes), Museu de Arte Sacra dos Jesuítas, Feira de Embu das Artes. The rest is in the Brazil guide.
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