
Visit one of Europe's best zoos in Puerto de la Cruz, featuring orca and dolphin shows, the world's largest penguin habitat, gorillas, and a spectacular aquarium.
Loro Parque (Parrot Park) in Puerto de la Cruz began in 1972 as a parrot garden and has evolved into one of Europe's most acclaimed zoological parks, consistently ranked in the world's top 5 zoos by TripAdvisor. Set within 135,000 square metres of subtropical gardens, the park houses over 10,000 animals representing 580 species, with world-leading breeding programmes for parrots, penguins, and gorillas.
The park's headline attractions include the Planet Penguin — the world's largest penguin habitat, housing over 250 penguins from multiple species in a massive climate-controlled Antarctic environment complete with real snow. The OrcaOcean stadium hosts shows featuring the park's resident orcas, while the dolphin show demonstrates the intelligence and agility of these remarkable marine mammals. The Aquarium features a walk-through tunnel surrounded by sharks, rays, and tropical fish, and the Gorilla Jungle puts you face-to-face with a family of western lowland gorillas in a naturalistic enclosure.
Beyond the star exhibits, Loro Parque offers a Thai village, jaguar enclosure, alligator swamp, flying bird show in a 3,000-seat stadium, and the Katandra Treetops aviary where you walk among free-flying tropical birds. The park places strong emphasis on conservation and education, with its associated Loro Parque Fundación having contributed over $25 million to wildlife projects worldwide. A visit here is as educational as it is entertaining.
Loro Parque in Puerto de la Cruz is one of Tenerife's most-visited attractions and regularly ranks among the world's top zoos. Online tickets mean skip-the-line entry and often better rates than the gate. The twin ticket with Siam Park is the best-value way to do both headline parks.
A free shuttle (with selected tickets) runs from Playa de las Américas (~1 hour). You can also drive the TF-5 or take a bus to Puerto de la Cruz. Arrive at opening (from 8:30) for popular shows and shorter waits.
Plan 5–6 hours for penguins, OrcaOcean, dolphins, aquarium tunnel, and gorilla habitat. Fully wheelchair accessible with family dining options. Compare ticket types on this page and reserve before peak summer and Christmas weeks.
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