Bioparc Valencia
Experience the wonders of nature at Bioparc Valencia. Dive into diverse ecosystems and encounter a variety of animals in their naturalistic habitats. Browse our collection to enjoy skip-the-line entry, combo offers with other Valencia attractions.
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Skip the lines and make your way to the Zootopia that is Bioparc Valencia to see your favorite wild animals live the way they do in the wild.
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Discover the essence of Africa at Bioparc Valencia, where a diverse array of African flora and fauna thrive harmoniously, showcasing the unique habitats they call home.
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Get close to rhinos, zebras, lions, leopards, and ostriches without any visible barriers.
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Bioparc Valencia welcomes everyone, offering an immersive experience for individuals, families, and nature enthusiasts seeking adventure, education, or a day of wonder.
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Fun fact: Bioparc Valencia is not just about animals, but also boasts a stunning botanical collection, featuring a wide variety of African plants and trees.
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Skip the lines and make your way to the Zootopia that is Bioparc Valencia to see your favorite wild animals live the way they do in the wild.
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Discover the essence of Africa at Bioparc Valencia, where a diverse array of African flora and fauna thrive harmoniously, showcasing the unique habitats they call home.
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Get close to rhinos, zebras, lions, leopards, and ostriches without any visible barriers.
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Bioparc Valencia welcomes everyone, offering an immersive experience for individuals, families, and nature enthusiasts seeking adventure, education, or a day of wonder.
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Fun fact: Bioparc Valencia is not just about animals, but also boasts a stunning botanical collection, featuring a wide variety of African plants and trees.
- Bypass queues at Bioparc and stroll among 4,000 wild animals like lemurs, giraffes, and gorillas in habitats mimicking their natural homes.
- Wander through Bioparc’s themed exhibits like African and Madagascar zones, where savannahs host lions and lemurs leap across trees!
- Cover Valencia's historical landscape with a 24/48-hour hop-off hop-off bus tour stopping at 17 key landmarks like San Pio V, Plaza de Toros, and more!
- Shuttle from one sight to the next with buses running every 30-45 minutes and uncover Valencia’s stories with audio guides in 10 languages.
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- Bypass queues at Bioparc and stroll among 4,000 wild animals like lemurs, giraffes, and gorillas in habitats mimicking their natural homes.
- Wander through Bioparc’s themed exhibits like African and Madagascar zones, where savannahs host lions and lemurs leap across trees!
- Cover Valencia's historical landscape with a 24/48-hour hop-off hop-off bus tour stopping at 17 key landmarks like San Pio V, Plaza de Toros, and more!
- Shuttle from one sight to the next with buses running every 30-45 minutes and uncover Valencia’s stories with audio guides in 10 languages.
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About Bioparc Valencia
Bioparc Valencia sprawls across 10 hectares (25 acres) within Valencia's Turia riverbed, offering a unique wildlife sanctuary experience. Unlike traditional zoos, it embraces 'zooimmersion,' allowing animals to roam freely in their African habitats while you can observe them without barriers. Encounter over 4,000 animals, including Makena, the Valencian Community's first elephant. Explore three distinct zones—Savannah, Madagascar, and Equatorial Africa—connected by pathways and tunnels. At Bioparc Valencia, expect an encounter with wildlife amidst natural features like rivers, ponds, and rocks.
Bioparc Valencia’s amazing architecture and innovative design, earned it prestigious design awards such as the Europa Nostra Award in 2009.
Bioparc Valencia is strongly committed to conservation, recycling over 95% of its water and generating energy through solar panels. Many species in the zoo are part of European conservation breeding programs.
Owned by the City Council of Valencia and managed by Rainforest, Bioparc Valencia opened its doors in 2008, with most animals relocated from the old city's zoo, which closed the same year.
Bioparc Valencia offers engaging educational programs like Zoo School, where students learn about animals, conservation, and biodiversity in interactive ways. It is Bioparc Valencia’s mission to educate and raise awareness about environmental care and respect.
On May 10, 2012, primatologist Jane Goodall visited Bioparc Valencia, where she observed elephants bathing in the lake, chimpanzees exhibiting familial behaviors, and more. Impressed by the park's immersive experience, she awarded it the "highest rating" during a press conference. Subsequently, she delivered a conference titled "Reasons for Hope" in the park's amphitheater.
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Main entrance
Located at Parque de Cabecera, the entrance offers convenient access for visitors arriving by car. The park provides private parking facilities for vehicles, accommodating heights of up to 2.20 meters. Typically, the wait time to enter Bioparc Valencia is minimal, often less than 15 minutes during regular operating hours. The entrance plaza features essential amenities, including an information point, the main store, workshop classrooms, and a left luggage room.
Bioparc is open from 10am to 6pm in January, February, March, September, October November and December and from 10am to 8pm during the summer season of June, July, August, April, and May.
Secure lockers are available for visitors to store their belongings safely during their visit to Bioparc.
The souvenir shop offers a diverse range of gifts and memorabilia for visitors to purchase.
The kids play area provides a fun and engaging space for young visitors.
Bioparc offers various dining outlets where visitors can enjoy a variety of food and beverage options.
There are conveniently located toilets throughout Bioparc.
Bioparc provides wheelchairs exclusively for emergency situations.
Bioparc Valencia offers wheelchair accessible facilities for visitors with mobility needs.
Guide dogs are permitted within Bioparc Valencia to assist visitors with visual impairments.
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