Loro Parque – An adventure for the whole family!
Loro Parque is one of the most important zoos in Europe, and the world. It was created in 1972 as a park dedicated exclusively to parrots, which is where the name comes from. Since then, the park has only kept growing, home to many more species of plants and animals.
Loro Parque is home to around 4,000 parrots from 350 different species. That makes it the biggest and most important park of its kind in the world. Of course, it’s still one of the largest and most important nature parks anywhere. Worth knowing: it also hosts the world’s biggest penguin exhibit.
Dolphin, orca, sea lion and, of course, parrot shows happen every day.
Bottom line: it’s a park you should visit at least once in your life, and a great excuse to travel to Tenerife
Loro Parque – What to see?
At Loro Parque, there are tons of attractions to check out before you kick back and wander around the park. Some of the must-see highlights include:
- AquaViva : An underwater show that takes you down into the depths of the ocean. Get lost in the lights, jellyfish, sharks and loads of tropical fish. A magical world is waiting for you.
- Zen Garden: Ever seen a Zen garden? What if I told you the one at Loro Parque is completely underwater?
Visit the only underwater garden in the world, and let yourself be carried away by the calm it brings. - Orchidarium: A little corner dedicated to beautiful, delicate orchids. Europe has over two hundred species, so come check them out at this exhibition!
- Kinderlandia: A place just for kids! Kinderlandia gives them room to run, climb and explore nature, while mom and dad get to take a breather.
- Planet Penguin: One of the best recreations of a penguin’s natural habitat. Hundreds of penguins are waiting for you!
Loro Parque – Tickets
Loro Parque tickets come in a few different formats, so you can pick what suits you. A single-entry ticket costs €37 for adults and €25 for kids. There are discounts if you live in the Canary Islands or if you buy two tickets together. If you’re a regular at nature parks, you might want the annual pass: €99 (or €66 for kids) gets you unlimited visits to the park for a whole year.
If you’re planning to spend the day there, you might want a guided visit to get the most out of it. Or grab a ticket that includes lunch at a restaurant of your choice (one of the ones near the park).
Finally, there’s also a guagua (bus) service that makes it easy to get to the park.
