The park serves as an official recovery center for exotic animals confiscated or surrendered in the region.
Many of the parrots are habituated to humans and participate in enrichment activities to encourage natural flight behavior.
The garden uses specific botanical plantings designed to mimic the natural nesting habitats of its various bird species.
The butterfly house contains flora specifically chosen to provide host plants for caterpillar development and nectar for adults.
The park's layout is specifically designed to allow birds to fly freely throughout the garden areas during operation.
Jardín del Papagayo is a zoological park in Peñíscola focused on the conservation and display of exotic bird species, butterflies, and reptiles. The facility is designed as a botanical garden where visitors walk through open-air aviaries and enclosures that allow for direct interaction with free-flying parrots. The park operates as a rescue and recovery center for exotic animals, emphasizing environmental education. Its layout features lush Mediterranean and tropical vegetation that serves as the habitat for various species of macaws, toucans, and turtles. The grounds include a butterfly house that exhibits various life cycles of local and tropical lepidoptera. It functions as a specialized sanctuary rather than a traditional cage-based zoo. The entire site is outdoors, relying on the local climate to maintain the ecosystem for its residents.
The central aviary walkway where macaws frequently land on perches near visitors.
Wear comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes as the pathways are largely garden-based and can be uneven.
Check the daily demonstration schedule upon arrival, as these are the primary times to observe the birds' flight behaviors.
Avoid bringing food into the aviaries to prevent accidental feeding of the animals, which is strictly prohibited.
Do not attempt to feed the animals your own food, as it can be harmful to their specific dietary requirements.
The park is seasonal and typically experiences closure periods during the winter months; always check status before planning a visit.
Do not touch the birds unless guided by staff; keep voices low to avoid startling the animals.
