Aguaro-Guariquito National Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Aguaro-Guariquito National ParkParque Nacional Aguaro-Guariquito |
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IUCN Category II (National Park)
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 Aguaro-Guariquito National Park
Parque Nacional Aguaro-Guariquito Location in Venezuela
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| Location |  Venezuela |
| Area | 5,857 km2 (2,261 sq mi) |
| Established | March 7, 1974 |
The Aguaro-Guariquito National Park (also called Parque nacional Aguaro-Guariquito in Spanish) is a special protected area in Venezuela, a country in South America. It is a national park found in the Llanos region, which is a large plain. The park stretches across parts of the Guárico state.
This park was created on March 7, 1974. It covers a huge area of about 5,857 square kilometers (585,750 hectares).
In 1974, the Venezuelan government, led by President Rafael Caldera, decided to protect this important natural area. They wanted to make sure that this beautiful part of the plains would stay wild and natural for everyone, now and in the future.
The park has a warm climate. It experiences two main seasons each year. The dry season, or summer, lasts from November to March. The rainy season, or winter, runs from April to October.
Amazing Animals
Aguaro-Guariquito National Park is home to many interesting animals. It is also known as an Important Bird Area, which means it's a very important place for birds.
You might be lucky enough to spot the Amazon river dolphin (Inia geoffrensis) swimming in the park's waters.
Some of the birds that live here all year round include:
- Rufous-vented chachalaca (Ortalis ruficauda)
- Yellow-knobbed curassow (Crax daubentoni)
Gallery
See also
In Spanish: Parque nacional Aguaro-Guariquito para niños
- List of national parks of Venezuela
- Los Roques National Park
