Spain's most thoughtfully designed zoo. Bioparc recreates four African ecosystems — Savannah, Equatorial Forest, Madagascar and Wetlands — with open habitats and no visible cages or bars between you and most species. The honest case for picking it over the Oceanogràfic, or doing both.
Highlights
- Four immersive African habitats with open-enclosure design
- Lions, giraffes, elephants, hippos, gorillas, lemurs and rhinos
- "Zoo-immersion" architecture — most barriers are hidden, animals appear in the same space as you
- Daily talks and feeding shows — schedule posted at the entrance
- Quieter and less crowded than the Oceanogràfic
What's included
- Entrance to Bioparc Valencia
- Access to all four habitat zones
- Daily talks and feeding shows
- Skip-the-ticket-line access
- Food and drinks
- Transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guided tour
Meeting point
Address
Avinguda Pío Baroja 3, 46015 València, Spain — west side of the Turia Gardens
Getting there
Metro Line 9 to Nou d'Octubre, then a 10-min walk · Bus 95 stops at the entrance · Taxi from Old Town €10–14, around 15 minutes
Opening hours
10:00–18:00 (extended to 20:00 in summer · reduced to 17:00 in winter)
Note on location
Bioparc is on the opposite side of Valencia from the City of Arts and Sciences. Plan it as a separate day or be prepared for a 25-minute cross-town transfer.
Important information
What to bring
- Sun hat and sunscreen — most habitats are outdoors
- Refillable water bottle — refill points around the park
- Snacks for kids — onsite food is mediocre
- Comfortable walking shoes — the park is around 100,000 m²
- Camera — the open enclosures make photography much better than at most zoos
Know before you go
- Arrive at 10:00 opening — animals are most active before midday heat
- Avoid summer afternoons — limited shade in the Savannah zone
- Check feeding times at entry and plan your route around them
- Strollers and wheelchairs work well — paths are wide and gently sloped
- Allow time for the seal/sea lion presentation if you have kids
What travellers are saying
Travellers consistently praise the open-habitat design and call it one of the best-designed zoos they've ever visited. Most-cited positives: the immersion factor, the quality of animal care, the photography opportunities. Most-cited issue: limited onsite food options at peak times.
Summarised from verified GetYourGuide customer reviews