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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Book a timed entry slot and explore lifelike African habitats recreated in stunning detail at your own pace, until closing time.
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See elephants wander through wetlands, gorillas in lush forests, lemurs in Madagascar landscapes, and hyenas near the dramatic Kitum Cave.
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Take guided tours, follow feeding trails, and enjoy theatre shows that reveal the daily lives and survival stories of the animals you meet.
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Unlike conventional zoos, Bioparc offers barrier-free habitats, ensuring ethical encounters where animals thrive in natural, open environments.
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Book a timed entry slot and explore lifelike African habitats recreated in stunning detail at your own pace, until closing time.
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See elephants wander through wetlands, gorillas in lush forests, lemurs in Madagascar landscapes, and hyenas near the dramatic Kitum Cave.
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Take guided tours, follow feeding trails, and enjoy theatre shows that reveal the daily lives and survival stories of the animals you meet.
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Unlike conventional zoos, Bioparc offers barrier-free habitats, ensuring ethical encounters where animals thrive in natural, open environments.
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See two sides of Valencia—wildlife at Bioparc and football history at Mestalla—with one easy booking that saves you time, money, and hassle.
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For all the football fans out there, the Mestalla Forever Tour takes you through the club's history, as you peek at locker rooms, players' tunnel, trophy room, and more.
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Explore Bioparc Valencia’s immersive habitats, where African wildlife and flora thrive in naturalistic settings with no visible barriers.
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Get up close to rhinos, lions, zebras, and more, then stroll through a botanical collection of African plants and trees.
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See two sides of Valencia—wildlife at Bioparc and football history at Mestalla—with one easy booking that saves you time, money, and hassle.
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For all the football fans out there, the Mestalla Forever Tour takes you through the club's history, as you peek at locker rooms, players' tunnel, trophy room, and more.
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Explore Bioparc Valencia’s immersive habitats, where African wildlife and flora thrive in naturalistic settings with no visible barriers.
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Get up close to rhinos, lions, zebras, and more, then stroll through a botanical collection of African plants and trees.
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Enjoy timed entry to Bioparc Valencia and unlimited access to Valencia’s hop-on hop-off bus tour with this value combo.
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Step into Bioparc’s dreamy African habitats where rhinos stomp, lions laze, and zebras strut, with no cages or barriers in sight.
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Hop on and off at 17 stops, from historic landmarks to sandy beaches, with buses every 30–45 minutes for flexible city sightseeing.
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Pick a 24-hour pass for a quick spin or a 48-hour pass if you’re in the mood to linger and soak up little corners of Valencia.
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Enjoy timed entry to Bioparc Valencia and unlimited access to Valencia’s hop-on hop-off bus tour with this value combo.
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Step into Bioparc’s dreamy African habitats where rhinos stomp, lions laze, and zebras strut, with no cages or barriers in sight.
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Hop on and off at 17 stops, from historic landmarks to sandy beaches, with buses every 30–45 minutes for flexible city sightseeing.
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Pick a 24-hour pass for a quick spin or a 48-hour pass if you’re in the mood to linger and soak up little corners of Valencia.
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Enjoy entry to Valencia’s top wildlife and marine attractions: Bioparc Valencia and Oceanogràfic.
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Experience Africa in Valencia—see rhinos, lions, zebras, and more roam in open habitats at Bioparc, with no visible barriers.
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Dive into Oceanogràfic’s immersive marine worlds, walk through a 35-meter tunnel, and spot belugas, penguins, and jellyfish.
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This combo is perfect for families and curious minds, offering interactive exhibits, live feedings, and educational fun for all ages.
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Enjoy entry to Valencia’s top wildlife and marine attractions: Bioparc Valencia and Oceanogràfic.
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Experience Africa in Valencia—see rhinos, lions, zebras, and more roam in open habitats at Bioparc, with no visible barriers.
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Dive into Oceanogràfic’s immersive marine worlds, walk through a 35-meter tunnel, and spot belugas, penguins, and jellyfish.
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This combo is perfect for families and curious minds, offering interactive exhibits, live feedings, and educational fun for all ages.
5% off
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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.
Why visit Bioparc Valencia?
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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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