Enjoy one of the most attractive wolf parks where you find the 4 most interesting wolf sub-species in the world. Look eye to eye with the wolves for the first time in your life - an unforgettable emotion! If you’re looking for a new destination for a day out and witness wolves in an exceptional environment that allows no doubt that animals, in captivity, do have a chance to live in a semi-natural habitat?
Lobo Park Antequera (just 7 kilometres) Tel: 958 631 125 Open daily 10:00 - 18:00 Guided Tour (in English): Adults 7.50 euros, children 5.50 euros Enjoy one of the most attractive wolf parks where you find the 4 most interesting wolf sub-species in the world. Look eye to eye with the wolves for the first time in your life - an unforgettable emotion! If you’re looking for a new destination for a day out and witness wolves in an exceptional environment that allows no doubt that animals, in captivity, do have a chance to live in a semi-natural habitat? Parque Ornitológico Loro Sexi Plaza de San Cristobal, Almuñécar. Tel: 958 631 125 Open daily 11am-2pm and 5-7pm. Adults: 2.03 euros, Children: 1.40 euros.
This vast aviary is a fascinating place to visit. A tropical bird park opened in 1987, its home to thousands of birds, representing 200 different species, with an emphasis on the exotic. The park also has a parrot show, with performances every 45 minutes; another attraction located in the upper part of the park is a cactus garden. Parque Zoológico de José Cruz Conde Avda del Linneo s/n, Cordoba. Open 10.30-9pm Sat-Sun. Adults: 2 euros Children: 1 euro With around 200 different species of animals, including tigers, elephants, llamas and reptiles this is a comparatively small zoo. Selwo Ctra. N-340 Km 162.5 Estepona. Tel: 952 79 21 50 Open daily 10.00 - 19.00. There is a direct bus service from Málaga bus station at 9.00 and from Algeciras on Sundays only. Tickets: 15 euros adults, 11 euros children up to four years old and seniors. The park covers 100 hectares and is home to more than 2.000 animals from the five continents. Selwo is a fascinating adventure in contact with nature. The animals live in liberty recreating the animal's natural habitat. Visitors are taken on a four-hour tour, on foot and in four-wheel drive trucks. Crocodile Park Torremolinos, Málaga Tel: 952 051 782 Open daily 10.00-18.00. Adults 7.50 euros, Kids 5.25 euros, 65+ 5.25 euros, Children (4 and under Go Free) under 12 must accompanied by an adult. Imagine an African adventure at your feet, but fenced off! Europe's only crocodile park has 300 crocodiles, from baby’s right up to the huge five-metre long adults weighing in at almost 500kg. The park has now opened a mini zoo especially for children with deer and miniature ponies, and now counts over 300 crocs among its inhabitants, including the massive Giant of the Nile and 'Big Nose', an old age pensioner of 77, measuring nearly five metres. The park's 'nursery' is always busy thanks to the park's successful breeding programme (each female can lay 30-50 eggs a year). There is also a museum where you can swot up on croc facts, a video presentation, souvenir shop and restaurant.
Jardin de Las Aguilas (Garden of the Eagles) Just outside Benalmádena pueblo Tel: 952 568 239 Price ranges from around 6 Euros for adults and 5 Euros for children The Jardin de las Aguilas (‘garden of the eagles’) is a wonderful Birds of Prey Centre clearly signposted from. Majestic birds of prey spread their wings under the supervision of expert handlers, and there are displays throughout the day giving all 152 birds a turn. Among the stars is Yaku, a rare condor. In this fabulous zoological garden overlooking the Mediterranean at 250m above sea level, there are daily demonstrations of magnificent birds of prey in flight. The centre is dedicated to raising and protecting many different species of raptor. You can see eagles, falcons and vultures flying freely. The experience of seeing these majestic birds in flight is enhanced by the medieval atmosphere of the nearby Castillo de Colomares (Colomares Castle), which is a must to visit the same day and an unforgettable experience for the whole family. Take the road towards the coast from Benalmádena pueblo. Next door there is a miniature castle to visit Castillo de Colomares with beautiful grounds, breathtaking views and Snake City, an impressive reptile sanctuary that will be sure to make your skin crawl. Shows are normally between 1-5pm in summer months.
Fuengirola Zoo Avda. Camilo José Cela, Fuengirola. 5 minutes from the bus station and train station. (There is a 1 euro discount for passengers arriving on the Malaga local train). Open daily from 10.00 hours. Closing time: depends on season, consult Zoo. Entry: 12.30 euros, children from 3 to 9: 8.60 euros, retired: 8.90 euros. For more information on the Zoo Tel: 952 666 301 Zoos aren't what they used to be, fortunately. Fuengirolas' new visitor and animal-friendly zoo is an exception with a wide range of species from around the world maintained in a humane environment. Tickets are also available from hotels, travel agencies, and the Portillo bus terminals. |