ANIMAL PARKS IN TENERIFE
Adventure for the whole family
Animal parks in Tenerife
Tenerife is home to both popular and lesser-known animal parks where you can admire exotic creatures. Thanks to the island’s climate, many of these animals feel right at home and can enjoy being outdoors all year round.
So let's start with the island’s most famous animal parks:
Loro Parque
Loro Parque is an amazing animal park that puts nature and animal care first. Wander through lush tropical gardens, spot vibrant parrots, and get up close with incredible animals from around the world. It’s a perfect day out for the whole family.
Location: Puerto de la Cruz
Price from: €44
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Jungle Park
A tropical adventure right in the south of Tenerife! Walk across wooden bridges past waterfalls, exotic plants, and animals. Kids can climb, explore, and spot monkeys – Jungle Park is the perfect mix of nature and fun.
Location: Chayofa
Price from: €35
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- Arrive Early: try to get to the park right when it opens. This way, you can explore all the animals and attractions at a relaxed pace before the first show starts and it gets busier.
- Twin Tickets: perfect for combining two top attractions and saving money – one day at the animal park and one day at the water park for a reduced price.
Small-scale & unique animal parks
For anyone who wants to explore something smaller or a bit more unique alongside the big parks, these are Tenerife’s alternative animal parks:
Monkey Park
Los Cristianos
A small and peaceful animal park specializing in the care and breeding of endangered primates. With some species, you can even observe them from very close up.
The park is located across the highway from Los Cristianos, so it can only be reached by car or taxi (around €10).
- Price: €10 adults / €5 children
- Tickets: Online via the official website / Directly at the entrance
- Opening Hours: 09:30 – 16:00 / 365 days a year
Camel Park
La Camella & El Tanque
Camel Park – La Camella: Visit Camel Park and get up close with these fascinating animals. Walk among dromedaries, goats, and donkeys, and experience a taste of authentic Canarian rural life. For an extra experience, you can book a camel ride or transport on-site. Tickets start at €7 and can be booked via GetYourGuide.
- Tickets: Via GetYourGuide, you can also rebook or cancel free of charge.
- Opening Hours: daily 10:00 – 15:30 / July & August 09:00 – 17:00
Camello Center – El Tanque: Located in the beautiful countryside south of El Tanque. Here you can – in addition to a handful of farm animals – also see dromedaries up close. Adults and children can take a 20-minute ride for €13 and €10 respectively (including a matching costume, so definitely bring a camera!). The center also has an excellent restaurant where you can sample some Canarian cuisine. The center is easily accessible by public transport and there is plenty of parking available.
- Tickets: No reservation needed; tickets can simply be purchased on-site.
- Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 10:00–17:00 (closed Thursday)
La Camella & El Tanque
Did you know?
The camels you see today in Tenerife belong to the one-humped species (dromedaries) and have developed here into a distinct breed: the Camello Canario. They were brought to the islands as early as the beginning of the 15th century and served as pack animals for centuries. Visiting one of the camel parks is therefore not only fun but also a small journey through the history of the Canary Islands.
Butterfly Park Mariposario del Drago
Icod de los Vinos
When you say Icod de los Vinos, you probably immediately think of the iconic Dragon Tree. But did you know that this town has another remarkable highlight? Just 25 meters from the Drago is the Butterfly Park Mariposario del Drago, where you can admire over 150 different butterfly species from tropical regions. Perfect to combine with your visit to the famous tree!
- Price: €10 adults / €7 children (2–12 years) / €8 residents
- Opening Hours: daily 10:00 – 18:30
Want to explore more excursions? The excursions page offers a handy overview of everything there is to do on Tenerife.
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