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Loro Parque

4.6 · 97,912 reviews
Active and educational
Loro Parque, Av. Loro Parque, s/n, 38400 Puerto de la Cruz, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Interesting facts
1

The park houses the largest indoor penguin exhibit in the world, maintaining temperatures near zero degrees Celsius.

2

Loro Parque manages the world's largest reserve of parrot species and subspecies, numbering over 350 varieties.

3

The facility was the first in Europe to be certified by the American Humane Association for animal welfare.

4

The park utilizes a large-scale desalination plant to process ocean water for its marine mammal habitats.

5

It maintains a focus on environmental sustainability, including a significant solar panel installation on site.

6

The 'Thai Village' section features architecture constructed with gold leaf and wood transported directly from Thailand.

Overview

Loro Parque is a major zoological park located in Puerto de la Cruz on the island of Tenerife, Spain. It hosts one of the world's most extensive parrot collections, which served as its original namesake foundation. The facility includes 'Planet Penguin,' an Antarctic-themed enclosure featuring a large iceberg and a sophisticated snow-making system. Its Orca Ocean exhibit is one of the few places in Europe where orcas are housed, alongside facilities for bottlenose dolphins and California sea lions. The park maintains a dedicated veterinary clinic and breeding research center focused on endangered species conservation. Tigers and gorillas are integrated into naturalistic habitats with dense tropical vegetation. The site covers approximately 13.5 hectares and functions under the Loro Parque Fundación, which supports international biodiversity projects.

Photo spot

The viewing glass at the underwater tunnel of the shark aquarium.

Insider tips

Use the park map to coordinate your visit around the specific timings of the animal presentations.

Wear comfortable, broken-in walking shoes as the park terrain involves significant walking across its 13 hectares.

Bring a reusable water bottle, as the park provides several refill stations to minimize plastic waste.

What to avoid

Attempting to see everything in less than a full day; rushing prevents seeing the live animal presentations.

Good to know

Open daily throughout the year, including all public holidays.

Etiquette

Respect all barriers and noise restrictions near animal enclosures; refrain from feeding animals outside of authorized sessions.

Plan your visit
Typical visit
6-8 hours
Best time to visit
Weekday mornings to avoid peak crowds and midday sun.
Address
Loro Parque, Av. Loro Parque, s/n, 38400 Puerto de la Cruz, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
28.408, -16.565
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Details
Key animal speciesOrcas, penguins, parrots, gorillas, tigers
Conservation statusAccredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums

Frequently asked

Plan for about 6-8 hours to see the highlights.

The best time to visit is Weekday mornings to avoid peak crowds and midday sun..

The viewing glass at the underwater tunnel of the shark aquarium.

Close by you'll find Botanical Garden, Orca Ocean, Sitio Litre Garden.