ZOO TRIPS · SPAIN ZOOS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 11 zoos worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Use your $27 ticket to explore Barcelona Zoo in Parc de la Ciutadella. You can see more than 4,000 animals from 400 species, including dolphins, tropical birds, reptiles, giraffes, lions, and the descendants of Snowflake the albino gorilla. Scan your QR code at the turnstile and spend the day at your own pace.
“how funny the animals were . zoo very clean . staff really friendly”
Spend a full day at Loro Parque with admission and round-trip pickup from south Tenerife included. See Planet Penguin, Orca Ocean, dolphins, sea lions, parrots, and Katandra TreeTops. Expect roughly six hours in the park, but allow extra time for shared hotel transfers.
“On time transportation and best option who doesn’t want to drive. But takes about 2.5 hours”
Spend a full day at Madrid Zoo Aquarium in Casa de Campo, seeing pandas, Iberian lynxes, koalas, gorillas, sharks, and more than 500 species. Explore large animal habitats, attend talks and shows, try the IrenIA virtual assistant, and visit Tierra de Gorilas, a virtual reality attraction.
“Lots of variety of animals, big cages for them to roam. An enjoyable day.”
At Cocodrilo Park Gran Canaria, you’ll see more than 500 animals across 22,000 square meters, including Europe’s largest alligator exhibit, tigers, chimpanzees, reptiles, birds, and rescued exotic pets. Allow two to three hours, or longer if you stay for talks, feedings, and lunch.
“second time visiting. really good sanctuary with great staff. I recommend you watch the shows.”
Spend a full day at Mundomar Animal Park in Benidorm, where dolphins, sea lions, parrots, mammals, birds, and reptiles take center stage. Your ticket includes the shows, parking, park map, and schedules. Plan around the dolphin presentation, bring water, and consider the Combo Ticket with Aqualandia.
“Absolutely brilliant. We are from uk Sheffield and found this absolutely amazing experience. Loved it. Will definitely go again. Dolphin shows and sea lion shows. Fantastic & cheap”
Spend a full day at Jungle Park in Arona, Tenerife, walking through 75,000 square meters of tropical vegetation. See lemurs up close, watch free-flight birds of prey and exotic birds, attend the sea lion show, and catch penguin feeding time. Food, parking, and the BOB ride cost extra.
“The park was good. clean, well kept. Eating areas good. bob ride closed early which was a shame.”
Spend 30 minutes riding a camel through the Oasis of 1,000 Palms at Camel Safari Park La Baranda in Maspalomas. Your ticket also covers the animal park and tropical garden, where you can see donkeys, goats, peacocks, ducks, birds, and possibly young camels. English, German, and Spanish are available.
“had a warm welcome and enjoyed the sunshine and fresh juice on offer in peaceful surroundings. we didn't have any issues with flies or smells as some have said . good value for money and all animals were well behaved”
Spend about four to six hours at Cocodrilo Park near Agüimes, home to more than 500 animals and Europe’s largest alligator exhibit. You’ll see crocodiles, birds, monkeys, tigers, reptiles, and rescued exotic animals, with feeding displays, a monkey snack bar, and family-friendly paths.
“Nos ha encantado la visita al Cocodrilo park. Creo que todos los visitantes de Gran Canaria deberian visitar este parque que alberga muchos animales exoticos rescatados.”
Spend a flexible day at Barcelona Zoo in Parc de la Ciutadella. See lions, hippos, Iberian wolves, gorillas, dolphins, reptiles, and more across 13 hectares. A mobile ticket provides admission, but you may need to exchange it at the ticket window before entering.
“We had a fantastic time, there was nine adults in our party and all really enjoyed the zoo. Well worth the entrance fee!”
Spend a full day at Zoo Aquarium Madrid in Casa de Campo, where your mobile ticket covers more than 6,000 animals, an aquarium, aviary, petting zoo, dolphin shows, feedings, and giant pandas. Plan your own visit, since transportation and a guide are not included.
“The zoo aquarium is a very nice place, full of different animals but unfortunately we went on Christmas Day and it was very cold and there was nothing open inside and some animals were not even there.”
Spend a day at Lloc de Menorca, a small animal sanctuary with rescued species, open lemur enclosures, reptiles, dwarf goats, native animals, gardens, and a family water play area. It suits families and animal lovers, though a full visit may take less than an hour for some people.
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