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Things to Know Before Visiting BIOPARC Valencia

Tickets are sold for entry time slots, so arrive within your chosen slot to guarantee access.

Outside food and drinks are not allowed, except water in non-glass containers.

Re-entry is not permitted: once you leave the park, you need a new ticket to return.

Flash photography is not allowed, as it can startle the animals and disrupt their natural behavior.

BIOPARC Valencia is a smoke-free park, including its terraces.

Pets are not allowed. Guide and assistance dogs with valid documentation are welcome.

Arrive at the amphitheater at least 15 minutes early for “The Cycle of Life” exhibition, as capacity is limited.

Photography or filming for commercial purposes requires prior authorization from BIOPARC.

Visiting the park bare-chested is not allowed.

Some animals may be harder to spot in the last hour, as they begin moving to their indoor enclosures for the night.

Essential Visitor Info

Timings
Address & Directions
Facilities
Accessibility

BIOPARC Valencia is open every day of the year.

The park opens at 10 AM (11 AM on December 25 and January 1). Closing time changes with the season: usually 6 PM in autumn and winter, extended to 8 PM or 9 PM in spring and summer.

Last entry is one hour before closing, and some animal areas may close shortly before the park does.

Recommended Duration

Allow 3 to 4 hours to see the four main habitats and at least one live exhibition. If you prefer a relaxed pace, want to take photos, or plan to eat at the Samburu Restaurant overlooking the savannah, you can easily spend a full day.

Best Time to Visit

For a quieter visit, arrive at 10 AM on a weekday and explore Madagascar and Equatorial Africa before the midday peak.

In summer, late afternoon is also a good choice: temperatures drop and many animals become more active.

About BIOPARC Valencia

BIOPARC Valencia is a 10-hectare wildlife park in the old Turia riverbed, built on zoo-immersion: a design approach that hides the barriers between visitors and animals. It recreates four landscapes (the African Savannah, Equatorial Africa, the African Wetlands and Madagascar), where species live together in natural social groups.

Home to more than 6,000 animals, the park is also a center for biodiversity, taking part in international breeding programs for endangered species.

Area: 10 hectares (approximately 25 acres)

Opening Date: February 27, 2008

Number of Animals: Over 6,000

Number of Species: Approximately 150

Primary Ecosystems: 4

Why Visit BIOPARC Valencia?

Unrivaled Immersion through Zoo-Design

BIOPARC Valencia is a pioneer of zoo-immersion, where natural barriers such as rivers and rocks replace cages. You feel as if you have stepped into the African wilderness, with clear views of animals in landscapes that mirror their native habitats.

Close Encounters in the Madagascar Habitat

In the Madagascar zone, you walk right through the lemurs' habitat. With no physical barriers between you, you can watch several lemur species socialize and move freely across the visitor paths.

Underwater Views at Kitum Cave

The recreation of Kenya’s Kitum Cave looks into the African Wetlands through large underwater windows. It is the only place in Spain where you can watch Nile hippos swimming underwater, alongside Nile crocodiles more than 3 meters long.

Live Educational Demonstrations

The park’s open-air amphitheater hosts "The Cycle of Life," a live educational exhibition that works like a real-time nature documentary. Birds of prey and mammals show how they hunt and defend themselves, revealing the balance of the African ecosystem.

Commitment to Endangered Species

Your visit supports conservation. BIOPARC keeps breeding groups of endangered species, including Western lowland gorillas and Baringo giraffes, as part of international breeding programs, making it a key stop for anyone interested in wildlife preservation.

Additional Info

Dining
Souvenir Store

Dining at BIOPARC Valencia centers on the Samburu Restaurant, which has the best views over both areas of the African Savannah. Sit in one of two air-conditioned lounges, on the covered terrace or on the outdoor terrace, and watch giraffes, rhinos and zebras while you eat. The menu offers Mediterranean and international dishes, with children's menus and gluten-free options.

For a quicker break, Kidepo Café serves coffee, pastries, sandwiches and snacks with savannah views, and the Love Ice Cream and Ndoki kiosks on the central boulevard offer ice cream, slushies and drinks. At weekends and on holidays, the Ndoki Area Restaurant and Ndoki's Corner add burgers, pizzas and hot dogs.

Outside food is not allowed in the park, except water in non-glass containers.

Interesting Facts about BIOPARC Valencia

The park is home to one of Spain's most important breeding groups of Western lowland gorillas, a critically endangered species.

The huge baobab trees across the Savannah are detailed replicas of African flora.

BIOPARC Valencia works as an open-air classroom, with around 150 animal species living in habitats that recreate their natural ecosystems.

The park recreates Kenya's Kitum Cave, with underwater views of hippos and crocodiles.

A large bridge over the lake at the entrance marks the symbolic step from the city into the wild landscapes of Africa.

Many habitats are shared by several species, so you can see giraffes, antelopes and birds interacting in the same space.

The Madagascar habitat has no physical barriers: up to seven lemur species move freely among visitors on the paths.

A biological water-treatment system recycles and purifies the water for the park's many lakes and ponds.

At the Samburu Restaurant, you can eat overlooking the African savannah and its animals.

"The Cycle of Life" exhibition in the amphitheater shows the natural hunting and defensive behaviors of birds and mammals, with no artificial tricks.

More than 80 percent of the park's species are part of international conservation programs because they are threatened in the wild.

Instead of visible fences or bars, the park uses hidden moats and steep rock walls to keep animals and visitors safe.

Every rock and plant in the habitats is chosen or sculpted to give the animals the textures and enrichment they need.

The park covers 100,000 square meters of Parque de Cabecera, part of the original Turia riverbed before the river was diverted.

The BIOPARC Foundation receives a share of every ticket sold to fund habitat protection projects in Africa and Asia.

FAQs about BIOPARC Valencia

What is the zoo-immersion concept used at BIOPARC Valencia?

A design approach that uses natural barriers such as rivers and rocks instead of bars, so you feel you are inside the animals' wild habitats.

Which African ecosystems are recreated within the park?

Four: the African Savannah, Equatorial Africa, the African Wetlands and the island of Madagascar.

How many animals and species live at BIOPARC Valencia?

More than 6,000 animals from around 150 African species.

Does the park participate in wildlife conservation?

Yes. Together with the BIOPARC Foundation, the park takes part in international breeding programs for endangered species such as the Western lowland gorilla.

What makes the Madagascar habitat unique?

There are no physical barriers, so several lemur species roam freely beside the visitor paths.

What can visitors see at the Kitum Cave reconstruction?

Large underwater windows onto Nile hippos and crocodiles. It is the only place in Spain to see hippos swimming underwater.

What is "The Cycle of Life" exhibition?

A live educational exhibition in the open-air amphitheater that shows how birds and mammals hunt and defend themselves.

What are the typical opening hours for the park?

BIOPARC opens at 10 AM (11 AM on December 25 and January 1) and closes between 6 PM and 9 PM depending on the season. Last entry is one hour before closing.

How much time should I plan for my visit?

Allow 3 to 4 hours to see all four habitats and a live exhibition.

Can I bring my own food into BIOPARC Valencia?

No. Outside food and drinks are not allowed, except water in non-glass containers.

Are there facilities available for visitors with reduced mobility?

Yes. Main paths are paved and mostly flat, with ramps wherever the level changes.

Can I leave the park and return later on the same day?

No. Re-entry is not permitted; you would need a new ticket to return.

Is parking available on-site for those traveling by car?

Yes. BIOPARC has a private car park (maximum vehicle height 2.10 m) with a maximum charge of €7 per day.

Where is the park located in relation to the city center?

It is at the western end of the Turia Garden, in Parque de Cabecera, about a 10-minute walk from Nou d’Octubre metro station.