# Bioparc in Valencia > Bioparc Valencia is a 10-hectare zoo devoted to the animals of Africa. Its big idea is immersion: instead of cages and bars, visitors are separated from the animals by streams, ponds and rocks, so it feels like walking through savanna or rainforest. The park opened in 2008 at the western end of the old Turia riverbed. Allow 3–4 hours; entry is paid. Web page: https://yesgo.io/spain/valencia/bioparc-valencia - City: [Valencia](https://yesgo.io/spain/valencia), Spain - YesGo score: 29/100 (Yes, if nearby) - Time on site: 3 h - With kids: Fine with kids - Entry: Paid, usually cheaper online - Hours: Daily, daytime - Size: 10 hectares - Time needed: 3–4 hours - With kids: Yes, one of the city's best - Location: West end of the old Turia bed - Coordinates: 39.47802, -0.40750 - Facts checked: 11.11.2026 ## Key facts - **10 ha** — park area (source: English Wikipedia) - **2008** — year it opened (source: English Wikipedia) - **4 zones** — savanna, forest, wetlands and Madagascar (source: English Wikipedia) - **Makena** — first elephant born in the region (source: English Wikipedia) ## About Bioparc Bioparc is Valencia's modern, city-owned zoo. Most of the animals from the old city zoo moved here when the new park opened in **2008** at the western end of the former Turia riverbed. The collection focuses on **African wildlife**, from savanna to rainforest and the island of Madagascar. What sets it apart is the idea of zoo immersion. Instead of cages and railings, rivers, ponds, streams and rocks separate people from the animals, and African plants grow all around. So it feels less like animals in an enclosure and more like you've stepped into their habitat. ## The park's zones - **Savanna** — giraffes, zebras, antelopes and elephants in open space. - **Equatorial forest** — dense greenery and tropical wildlife. - **Wetlands** — hippos, Nile crocodiles, pelicans and spoonbills. - **Madagascar** — several kinds of lemur, the fossa and flamingos. ## Animals not to miss The stars are the **elephants**, **giraffes** and **hippos**. You can even watch the hippos underwater through the glass wall of their pool. The park is home to **Makena**, the first elephant born in the Valencian Community and a favourite with local children. Madagascar is home to **lemurs**: ring-tailed, ruffed, red-bellied and more. Here they often sit right beside the path, easy to watch and photograph. You'll also find the fossa, an unusual Madagascan predator that looks part cat, part mongoose, while pink flamingos stand by the water. ## How the walk works The route is one long loop through every zone in turn, so it's hard to get lost or miss anything. You get a map at the entrance marking viewpoints, cafés and feeding spots. > **When to go** Arrive at opening time, when the animals are livelier and crowds thinner. In summer many animals hide in the shade at midday. Tickets on the park website are usually cheaper than at the gate and let you skip the queue. Check feeding and talk times at the entrance. ## How to get there 1. Metro to **Nou d'Octubre**, then about a 10-minute walk. 2. City buses to the western end of the Turia gardens. 3. Walk or cycle through the Turia gardens from the centre, about an hour. 4. By car, with paid parking at the entrance. ## Bioparc with kids Bioparc is one of Valencia's best family outings. The paths are flat and buggy-friendly, with cafés, rest areas and toilets. Children love the underwater hippos, the lemurs up close and the big elephants on the savanna. A full loop with stops takes 3–4 hours, so bring water and hats. It pairs well with the City of Arts and Sciences: animals in the morning, then the [aquarium or science museum](https://yesgo.io/spain/valencia/city-of-arts-and-sciences) at the other end of the Turia gardens after lunch. A bus or taxi links the two, or with a bike you can ride the whole former riverbed park end to end. ## Tips for your visit Wear comfortable shoes, as the paths are long and you'll cover several kilometres. The hardest time in hot weather is from noon to four, so plan your visit for the morning. Food and drinks are sold at cafés on site, though queues build in high season. Photographers should bring a zoom lens, since animals in the open enclosures often keep their distance. Don't use flash, which frightens them. In winter Bioparc has shorter hours but fewer people, and many animals are more active by day than in the summer heat. If you only have a day in Valencia, save Bioparc for next time and see the centre. But if you have three days or more, or you're travelling with children, this zoo is one of the city's highlights. ## Before you go Tick off what's ready — your ticks are saved in this browser. - [ ] Buy tickets on the park website - [ ] Arrive at opening time - [ ] Watch the hippos underwater - [ ] Find the lemurs in Madagascar - [ ] Check feeding times ## Places in Valencia: compare and choose Places in Valencia rated by YesGo. - [Bioparc Valencia](https://yesgo.io/spain/valencia/bioparc-valencia) — YesGo score 29/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · Paid ## Don't mix it up Bioparc is a zoo of land animals in the west of the city; the Oceanogràfic is a marine aquarium in the City of Arts and Sciences in the east. ## Tips - Arrive at opening time. - Buy tickets online. - See the hippos underwater. - Allow 3–4 hours. ## Questions ### How much is Bioparc Valencia? Entry is paid, with discounts for children; online is usually cheaper. ### How do I get to Bioparc? Metro to Nou d'Octubre, then a 10-minute walk. ### What animals are at Bioparc? Elephants, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, lemurs, flamingos and other African species. ### How long do you need at Bioparc? 3–4 hours. ### Is Bioparc good for kids? Yes, it's one of the city's best family outings. ## How we checked Facts from English Wikipedia. Hours and prices weren't confirmed with an official source — hence the 'checking' badge. ## Sources - English Wikipedia: Bioparc Valencia - Official website, bioparcvalencia.es --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.