"Yumka"

"Yumka" is an ecological reserve (in the form of Interpretive Center Nature) located in Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico and whose main purpose is to promote environmental education, conservation and protection of species within the state of Tabasco.

The center has about 35 species distributed in 3 sections: jungle, savannah and lagoon, spread over 101 hectares.

Yumká is offered in a space of protection for various species of animals, whether originating in Tabasco or originating in other territories such as Africa or Asia. For the conservation of the species, its area of ​​origin is recreated through the division of the park into three sections: the jungle, savannah and lagoon.

Paths

 Yumka' is a "theme" park with a warm humid climate that recreates the atmosphere of flora and fauna both America and Africa, although most of the animals and plants that originate home state of Tabasco. The park has two types of ecosystems: land, consisting of savannah and jungle; and water: formed by a laguna.

The route of the forest area is on foot through a path in which a guide will explain the various species of trees, plants and animals existing in the area. During the tour one can see some wild animals such as deer, raccoons, squirrels, howler monkeys, iguanas or lizards, while felines and other species are found in cages where they can be seen. Subsequently, a suspension bridge spanning a portion of the cross laguna.
In the area of ​​Savannah, the tour takes place on a train from which visitors can see and take pictures of the various animals that make up this ecosystem. The train makes a stop in the area of ​​the lagoon and in the clubhouse, where visitors can see the manatee, make boat tours or enjoy some games.