Explore Jungle Park in Arona — a family-friendly eco-park with free-flying bird shows, a bob-sled ride, jungle trails, and hands-on animal encounters.
Jungle Park (formerly Las Águilas) is Tenerife's most underrated family attraction — a 75,000-square-metre eco-park carved into the hillside above the village of Arona, combining spectacular bird of prey shows, tropical animal encounters, and adventure rides in a setting of lush jungle vegetation and panoramic ocean views.
The park's star attraction is the free-flying bird show, performed in an open-air amphitheatre where eagles, vultures, hawks, and owls soar inches above the audience's heads before landing on the falconer's glove. A separate exotic bird show features colourful macaws and cockatoos performing tricks and interacting with visitors. Throughout the park, well-designed enclosures house jaguars, white tigers, crocodiles, penguins, meerkats, and an extensive collection of primates including orangutans and lemurs.
Adventurous visitors can ride the Bob — a toboggan-style ride that sends you racing down a hillside track through the jungle — or cross suspension bridges and walkways through the forest canopy. For younger children, the petting area offers hands-on encounters with farm animals and gentle mammals. The park's hillside location provides stunning views across the south coast towards Los Cristianos and the Atlantic, adding a scenic dimension to the wildlife experience.
Jungle Park is a hidden gem among Tenerife's family attractions, offering a more relaxed and affordable alternative to the island's headline theme parks. Its hillside setting, intimate animal encounters, and world-class bird shows make it a favourite among families who want a nature-focused day out without the queues and crowds of the larger parks.
The park is particularly convenient for visitors staying in Los Cristianos, Costa Adeje, and Playa de las Américas — it's just a short drive into the hills above Arona. Online ticket booking guarantees entry and often includes a small discount compared to gate prices. Allow 4–5 hours for a complete visit including all shows.
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