in its entirety, quinta da boa vista is one of the most popular spots in rio fro pic-nics and to spend family time at the zoo or pedaling on the small 'pedalinhos' available for rent on the local pond.

the garden park is very popular for many reasons,  its lush greenery is an appropriate backdrop for the national museum and the local gardens.

the quinta's importance further increased when the city's zoo (jardim zoológico do cidade do rio de janeiro) was established there - in the year 1945.