Eye to eye with the wolves in the LOBO PARK
Are you looking for a new destination for a day out and witness wolves in an exceptional environment that let's no doubt that animals in captivity do have a chance to live in a semi-natural habitat? In short distance of Antequera (just 7 kilometers) you find the LOBO PARK where you may look at a wolf eye to eye for the first time in your life - an unforgettable emotion!

Enjoy one of the most attractive wolf parks where you find the 4 most interesting wolf sub-species in the world.

Open daily 10:00 - 18:00 Guided Tour (in English):

Adults 8.50 euros, children 5.50 euros

Tel: 952 03 11 07

For more information on Lobo Park, click here

Parque Ornitológico Loro Sexi
Plaza de San Cristobal, Almuñécar.

This vast aviary is a fascinating place to visit. A tropical bird park opened in 1987, it’s home to thousands of birds, representing 200 different species, with an emphasis on the exotic. The park also has a parrot show, with performances every 45 minutes; another attraction located in the upper part of the park is a cactus garden.

Open daily 11am-2pm and 5-7pm.

Adults: 2.03 euros, Children: 1.40 euros.

Tel : 958 631 125

Parque Zoológico de José Cruz Conde
Avda del Linneo s/n, Cordoba.

A comparatively small city zoo with around 200 different species of animals, including tigers, elephants, llamas and reptiles.

Open 10.30-9pm Sat-Sun.
Adults: 2 euros Children: 1 euro

Parque Nacional de Doñana
Huelva province

Parque Nacional de Doñana

One of Europe's most important wetlands, covering 507 sq km in the south-east of Huelva and neighbouring Seville provinces and vital as one of the last refuges for many endangered species, including the pardel lynx and Spanish imperial eagle. The visitors centre is located on the A483 south of Almonte. See our section on Doñana and other natural parks in Andalucía.

Tel: 950 44 26 84

Selwo
Ctra. N-340 Km 162.5, Estepona.

Selwo is a fascinating adventure in contact with nature. The park covers 100 hectares and is home to more than 2.000 animals from the five continents. The animals live in liberty recreating the animal's natural habitat. Visitors are taken on a four-hour tour, on foot and in four-wheel drive trucks.

Open daily 10.00 - 19.00. Direct bus service from Málaga bus station at 9.00, and from Algeciras on Sundays only.
Tickets 15 euros adults, 11 euros children up to four years old and seniors.

Tel: 952 79 21 50

Crocodile Park
Torremolinos, Málaga

Imagine: an African adventure at your feet, but fenced off! Europe's only crocodile park has 300 crocodiles, from babies right up to the huge five-metre long adults weighing in at almost 500kg. The park has now opened a mini zoo especially for children with deer and miniature ponies, and now counts over 300 crocs among its inhabitants, including the massive Giant of the Nile and 'Big Nose', an old age pensioner of 77, measuring nearly five metres. The park's 'nursery' is always busy thanks to the park's successful breeding programme (each female can lay 30-50 eggs a year). There is also a museum where you can swot up on croc facts, a video presentation, restaurant and souvenir shop.

Open daily 10.00-18.00.
Adults: 7.50 euros Kids: 5.25 euros +65: 5,25 euros. Children under 4 years: Free. An adult must accompany children under 12 years.

Tel: 952 051 782

Jardin de Las Aguilas (Garden of the Eagles)
By Dee McMath

The Jardin de las Aguilas (‘garden of the eagles’) is a wonderful Birds of Prey Centre clearly signposted from Benalmádena pueblo. Majestic birds of prey spread their wings under the supervision of expert handlers, and there are displays throughout the day giving all 152 birds a turn. Among the stars is Yaku, a rare condor.

In this fabulous zoological garden overlooking the Mediterranean at 250m above sea level, there are daily demonstrations of magnificent birds of prey in flight. The centre is dedicated to raising and protecting many different species of raptor. You can see eagles, falcons and vultures flying freely. The experience of seeing these majestic birds in flight is enhanced by the medieval atmosphere of the nearby Castillo de Colomares (Colomares Castle), which is a must to visit the same day and an unforgettable experience for the whole family.

To get there, take the road towards the coast from Benalmádena pueblo. Next door there is a miniature castle to visit Castillo de Colomares with beautiful grounds, breathtaking views and Snake City, an impressive reptile sanctuary that will be sure to make your skin crawl.

Shows are normally between 1-5pm in summer months.

Price ranges from around 6 Euros for adults and 5 Euros for children

Tel : 952 568 239

Fuengirola Zoo
Avda. Camilo José Cela, Fuengirola. 5 minutes from the bus station and train station.

Zoos aren't what they used to be, fortunately. Fuengirola's new, visitor and animal-friendly zoo is an exception with a wide range of species from around the world maintained in a humane environment.

Tickets are also available from hotels, travel agencies, and the Portillo bus terminals.

For more information about Fuengirola Zoo click here.

Open daily from 10.00 hours.
Closing time: depends on season, consult Zoo.
Entry: 12.30 euros, children from 3 to 9: 8.60 euros, Retired: 8.90 euros.
1 euro discount for passengers arriving on the Malaga local train.

Tel: 952 666 301

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