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Barcelona is not only a hub for art and architecture enthusiasts, but also a gastronomical heaven for foodies. This Spanish city has an array of activities that will make anyone's vacation memorable - from night clubbing to exploring ancient buildings. If you are a nature and wildlife lover, there are many zoos in Barcelona where you can see the flora and fauna of the Catalan region at their finest.
Timings: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Mon - Fri), 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Sat - Sun)
Location: Parc de la, 08003 Barcelona, Spain | Find on map
The Barcelona Zoo is home to more than 4,000 animals from over 500 different species. The zoo has a wide variety of animals, including lions, tigers, elephants, giraffes, and penguins. It is a great place to learn about different animals and their habitats.
Things to do at Barcelona Zoo: Events like Encounter With Keepers and Earn Your Stripes have engaging activities where you get to learn about the animals, their life at the zoo and personalized diet plans for penguins and sea lions from the keepers. You can also organize children’s birthday parties with a curated menu and fun activities.
Facilities: Restaurants, Changing Rooms, Play Area, Hospital, Lockers, Gift Shop, Breastfeeding Rooms
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Places to eat: Restaurant La Dama, Buon Appetito, Dionisos
Nearby: Sagrada Familia, Casa Batllo, Casa Vicens
Time needed to explore: 2-3 hours
Must-see Animals: Komodo Dragons, Sumatran Tigers, Rothschild’s Giraffes
Timings: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Location: del Port Vell, Moll d'Espanya, s/n, 08039 | Find on map
The Barcelona Aquarium is one of the most popular places to visit in Barcelona. It is home to over 11,000 different species of fish and other marine creatures. Visitors can see sharks, rays, turtles, and even penguins up close. There is also a touch tank where visitors can pet some of the animals.
Things to do at Barcelona Aquarium: The aquarium offers many events and exhibitions throughout the year, such as the Oceanarium, Planeta Aqua, Explora, and Mediterranean Aquarium. Visitors can also participate in educational programs and workshops organized by the aquarium.
Facilities: Lockers, Gift Shop, Parking, Ramps, Restrooms
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Places to eat: Sweet Terrassa, The Chipiron, Alrouche Restaurant
Nearby: Barcelona Cathedral, Sagrada Familia, Casa Batllo, Palau de la Musica Catalana
Time needed to explore: 2-3 hours
Must-see Animals: Sand Tiger Shark, Sandbar Shark, Moray Eels, Ocean Sunfishes
From €24Timings: 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM (Wednesday to Monday)
Location: Avinguda la Carrerada, s/n, 08734 Moja, Barcelona, Spain | Find on map
Distance from Barcelona: 57.6 km | 53-minute drive
The El Jardí dels Ocells, or Garden of Birds, is one of the most unique zoos in Barcelona. This zoo is home to over 200 different species of birds, making it a haven for bird-lovers. The zoo also has an impressive collection of donkeys, tortoises, chicken, and rabbits.
Things to do at El Jardí dels Ocells: El Jardi dels ocells has many activities you can do on your visit. If you’re looking to organize a group outing, you can use their large picnic areas and enjoy events like Mini Safari Golf and Woodland Walks.
Facilities: Parking, resting areas, restaurants, miniature golf course.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Places to eat: La Posada, La Serreta, Restaurant Conill
Nearby: Fira Park, Simón Coll Chocolate Space, Cava Center
Time needed to explore: 3-4 hours
Must-see Animals: Small Birds, Rabbits, and Donkeys
From €11Timings: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Location: Carrer Santa Clara, s/n, 17486 Castelló d'Empúries, Girona, Spain | Find on map
Distance from Barcelona: 149 km | 2-Hour drive
The Butterfly Park is home to many species of butterflies, toucans, parrots, turtles, deer, iguanas, and wallabies from around the world. Visitors can learn about the different species of animals and their habitats. You can also see the butterflies up close as they fly around the park.
Things to do at Butterfly Park: There are many workshops for adults and school children in the Butterfly Park. Through guided tours, you can learn about the different species and their life at the park.
Facilities: Parking, Restrooms, Resting areas, Restaurants, WiFi Spots, giftshop
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, special-need bathrooms
Places to eat: Restaurant Can Felix, El Portal de la Gallarda, Rostiseria Carlos
Nearby: Platja de Can Comes, Windoor Realfly, Canals I Mar
Time needed to explore: 1.5 hours
Must-see Animals: Gura Victoria, Atlas Butterfly, White-Breasted Toucan
From €12Timings: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Location: Ctra, L-401, km 35, 6, 25283 Odèn, Lleida, Spain | Find on map
Distance from Barcelona: 135 km | 2.5-Hour drive
More than being a zoo, Zoo del Pirineu is a wild animal welfare center that takes care of injured wild animals. It is a non-profit organization that gives refuge to wild animals if it is dangerous for them to be released in the wild.
Things to do at Zoo del Pirineu: Events like a petting zoo, free-flying birds of prey show, and falconry course are organized every other day in Zoo de Pirineu. There are also guided tours that provide you with in-depth information about the animals.
Facilities: Parking, Restaurants, Souvenir Shop, Toilettes, Luggage Office, Diaper Changing Rooms
Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible, Stroller-friendly
Places to eat: Fonda restaurant Ca L'Agustí, Poble Rural Puig Arnau - Pubilló, Restaurant La Gasolinera Oliana
Nearby: Cathedral of St. Mary of La Seu Vella, Church of Sant Llorenç, Lleida, Castell Templer de Garden
Time needed to explore: 2-4 hours
Must-see Animals: Vultures, Falcons, Eagles
From €9Timings: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: Pla del Mir, 66210 Les Angles, France | Find on map
Distance from Barcelona: 183 km | 2.5-Hour drive
Explore the Pyrenean flora and fauna at Animal Park Angles which is just two hours away from the city of Barcelona. Animal Park Angles is situated along the mountains, at an altitude of 1800 meters, with trails where you can spot animals while enjoying the beauty of the Pyrenees.
Things to do at Animal Park Angles: Guided tours are always organized in the park where you can learn about the history of the animals and the park.
Facilities: Parking, Rest Areas
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Places to eat: La Louve, Snackbar l'Etoile Blanche, Chez Antoine Casa Antonio
Nearby: Estany de Vallserra, Les Angles Station de Ski, Els Angles Adventures
Time needed to explore: 1-2 hours
Must-see Animals: Wild Boar, Marmot, Stag
From €16Timings: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: Av. de la Vall. Heureuse, 66690 Sorède, France | Find on map
Distance from Barcelona: 186 km | 2-Hour drive
The Turtle Valley is one of the many zoos and aquariums near Barcelona. It's known for its collection of turtles, which includes over 30 different species. Visitors can watch the turtles and other animals swim in the sun and learn about the zoo's efforts to protect these creatures.
Things to do at The Turtle Valley: The Turtle Valley accepts bookings for birthday parties and corporate events. From September 1st to October 31st, 2022, the Valley has organized a Turtle and Meerkat Feeding Event for visitors.
Facilities: Parking, Baby Changing Stations, Gift Shop, Drinking Water Fountain, Microwave, On-site Catering
Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible, Stroller-friendly, Pet-friendly
Places to eat: Le Comptoir Rocatin, Restaurant le Catalan, La Salamandre
Nearby: Château d'Ultrera, Church of Sant Ferriol de la Pava, Sant Martí de Sureda
Time needed to explore: 2-4 hours
Must-see Animals: Matamata Turtle, Spotted Turtle, Diamondback Tortoise
From €12:50Timings: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Tuesday to Sunday), 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Monday
Location: Av. de José Atarés, s/n, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain | Find on map
Distance from Barcelona: 309 km | 3-Hour drive
The Aquarium River in Zaragoza is home to over 200 different species of fish, including some that are endangered. Visitors can learn about the different fish and their habitats, and see them up close in the many tanks.
Things to do at Aquarium River: There are many activities throughout the year in Aquarium River, including diving, birthday parties, specialized training, school visits, and guided group tours.
Facilities: Educational Classroom, Auditorium, Parking, Souvenirs Store
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, Disabled parking
Places to eat: Le Comptoir Rocatin, Restaurant le Catalan, La Salamandre
Nearby: Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar, Aljafería Palace, Catedral del Salvador de Zaragoza
Time needed to explore: 2-5 hours
Must-see Animals: Arapaima, Pacu, Malayan Shark
From €16Timings: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Location: Observatoire Océanologique de, Av. Pierre Fabre, 66650 Banyuls-sur-Mer, France | Find on map
Distance from Barcelona: 205 km | 2.5-Hour Drive
This Mediterranean Scientific Aquarium and garden in Banyuls-sur-Mer is just 3 hours away from Barcelona. Being among the oldest structures in Europe and France, Biodiversarium has 300+ species of Mediterranean sea animals and plants.
Things to do at Biodiversarium: An all-year long-running traveling exhibition named the 3Ds: Discover, Decrypt, Diffuse showcases the history of explorations in the Gulf of Lion. The aquarium also organizes workshops and educational tours for children and young students.
Facilities: Parking, Conference Hall for Events, Restrooms
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Places to eat: L'O à la bouche Restaurant Banyuls-sur-Mer, Restaurant La Table de Jordi, Restaurant Le Fanal
Nearby: St. Elmo Fort, Royal Castle of Collioure, Site House - Museum of Catalan Boats
Time needed to explore: 4-5 hours
Must-see Animals: Ladder Snake, Sea Turtles, Jellyfish
From €11Barcelona majorly has one zoo; the Barcelona Zoo, a conservation area housing 4,000 animals and over 400 species of mammals, reptiles, and birds.
Barcelona Aquarium is the largest aquarium in Barcelona. However, there are many aquariums around Barcelona where you can see a variety of sea animals.
Ideally, you should spend a whole day in Barcelona Zoo as they have many activities that can keep you entertained.
Yes, Barcelona Zoo is wheelchair accessible with disabled parking facilities and toilets.
Almost all zoos in and around Barcelona have events and exhibitions that are worth your time. You can learn more about the animals and their natural habitat. Barcelona Zoo also hosts events like Encounter With Keepers and Earn Your Stripes.
Yes, you can visit zoos in Barcelona using public transport. Bus, trains and cabs are readily available.
The best place to buy tickets to Barcelona Zoo is online. Buy your tickets here.
Zoos and aquariums in Barcelona have all kinds of animals, including common and endangered species from all over the world.
The top zoos around Barcelona are El Jardí dels Ocells, Zoo del Pirineu and Animal Park Angles.
Aquarium River, Biodiversarium and the Turtle Valley are the top aquariums outside Barcelona.