Barcelona Zoo

General information

Destination	Category
Barcelona, Spain	Sightseeing Tours

Program details

Have a great day out with all the family at Barcelona Zoo, located in the heart of the city in the Parc de la Ciutadella.

Barcelona Zoo is one of the most modern zoos of the its kind in the world as well as being Spain's oldest, open to the public since 1882. It is spread out over 13 acres of parkland with different enclosures reproducing the natural habitats of the animals. You'll be able to see over 450 species of animals, housed in different enclosures for mammals, amphibians, reptiles and birds. Kids will love the children's corner where they can get up close to the tamer animals and all the family will enjoy the dolphinarium where the dolphins perform their amazing tricks.

One of the most famous inhabitants of the Zoo was Copito de Nieve, an albino gorilla who passed away in 1992. Visitors will still be able to view his descendants today. Other attractions include all the big names including lions, tigers, hippos as well as animals native to Spain such as the Iberian wolf.

There is also a wide selection of shady picnic areas, bars, cafés and restaurants for you to relax and have lunch (at your own expense). Other attractions include a mini train, souvenir shops, a mini funfair and information panels and interactive zones for you to learn all about the zoo's denizens.

The zoo is situated in the Parc de la Ciutadella and opens every day at 10.00am, closing in the summer at 7.00pm and in the winter at 5.00pm.


Start/opening time: 10am.

End/closing time: 8pm in summer; 7pm in spring and autumn; and 5.30pm in winter.