In the heart of the massif of basse terre parc des mamelles the guadeloupe zoo spends 4 acres of tropical forest for the conservation of rare and endangered animal species located on the traverse road at the edge of the guadeloupe national park this park is characterized by tranquility and perfectly natural character of the area a true noahs ark of modern times it houses about 85 animal species from the caribbean and guyana spread between mammals birds reptiles and arthropods more