Offers of Zoos Malaga

If you have come to enjoy your vacations on the Costa del Sol, surely you have already had the opportunity to know the wonderful beaches of turquoise water and nice fine sand offered by this fantastic place. And no wonder, because there is no better destination to spend the summer than the south of the peninsula, where the weather is rarely bad and the sun's rays make us look like a magazine tan at the end of the season.

We know that there is no better plan than enjoying the beach days that Malaga offers, but we all know that in the end they end up tiring a little and if you come with children everything becomes more uphill. Therefore, we offer you a plan that will make you all enjoy in a different way, especially the smallest ones of the house.

We are talking about nothing more and nothing less than visiting some of the best zoos in Andalusia. In them you will find plenty of animal species, and best of all, in environments that perfectly recreate their natural habitat.

Where are the best zoos in Malaga?

• Fuengirola: if you are a lover of the animal world, you can’t miss the opportunity to come to one of the facilities that has become a real-world reference of zoos. And you will become aware of this yourself, because you will be able to admire the beautiful coexistence that animals have adopted, even among those who are not of the same species. Here you will realize that, even though they are in captivity, this environment makes them feel as if they were in their own nature. To give you an idea, we will only tell you that you will be able to contemplate the most typical animals of tropical jungles such as the Madagascar lemur, the Sri Lankan leopard or the Komodo dragon.

• Benalmádena: coming here means living an unforgettable experience, since you will have the great luck to discover all the wonders that are hidden in the depths of our oceans. From adorable seahorses and starfish, to the most amazing species of the Amazon jungle such as piranhas or the feared sharks. In addition, you can attend the feeding time of animals such as otters and rays; and you will have a great time watching how these creatures gobble their food. But that's not all! In this town of Malaga you can also approach another zoo full of other aquatic species with which you can have a very exciting encounter. And you will have the opportunity to swim with sea lions and access the Ice Island full of penguins. We won’t tell you more!

• Torremolinos: undoubtedly the best place to visit if you dare to get as close as two meters to some of the largest crocodiles in Europe. Yes, you read that right. You will be completely amazed and you will feel a thrill that will not fit in your body. In addition, here you will learn all about the history of these fascinating creatures that began to develop on our planet more than 200 million years ago. Don't you think it's incredible? Best of all, not only you will be able to see different species of crocodiles, but you will also meet other reptiles such as turtles and chameleons.

What species of animals can I see in the zoos of Malaga?

As you have seen, in the zoos of Malaga coexist all kinds of animals in environments that will make your experience here the most immersive. And we are sure that for a moment you will forget everything that happens around you and your mind will travel to the most impressive places in the world such as the island of Madagascar, Southeast Asia, Equatorial Africa or the Indo-Pacific islands.

You will be completely amazed with the amount of creatures you will see, because you will be able to find the most common species, or not so common, of each of the continents of our planet. If you think about it, it may seem impossible and you will be wondering how these animals are able to coexist in a space that is not their natural habitat. You don't have to worry about anything, because everything is perfectly conditioned for them to live in absolute peace and without suffering any kind of risk, from terrestrial to aquatic species.

Among all of them you can find the funniest ones, such as the funny lemurs with bulging eyes, meerkats or the flirtatious flamingos and dolphins. But be careful! They may look cute, but if you're not careful, they'll play a trick on you. And speaking of monkeys, you will love to meet the Bornean orangutan and the African chimpanzees. But if what you want is to feel real excitement, you will be amazed by the Asian leopards and tigers in the feline area.

When is the best time to visit a zoo in Malaga?

The most common is to visit these places during summer and the spring, as these are seasons when the animals feel much more comfortable to leave their dens and it will be much easier to see them. And just like us, they love to enjoy the warmth and good weather.

Therefore, we have to tell you that, if you are thinking of going to a zoo in winter, it is very likely that your plan doesn’t go as expected. There are many animals, especially large mammals, that are hibernating at this time of the year, so seeing them will be a very difficult or impossible task.

Now that you have all the information, you need to live a day surrounded by nature and animals, you just have to decide on one of the zoos you will find in Malaga. Don’t wait any longer and come and meet these creatures with us!