Mallorca is one of the most visited islands in the Mediterranean, and no wonder. Its endless beaches and coves, its impressive caves or its magnificent old town make this island deserve without any doubt the fame it has gained over the years. Moreover, unlike other islands that are more focused on promoting nightlife, Mallorca is the ideal destination to organize a family trip, since all the plans you can make are suitable for the whole family. Among them is going to a zoo, a very fun idea if you feel like getting to know the Majorcan fauna.

The zoological parks of Majorca have very wide esplanades so that the animals can live there calmly without feeling overwhelmed. Therefore, when you go with your family, you will surely be surprised to see the different species that live there happily as if they were in their natural habitat. Of course, this plan is the best option to teach your children the importance of preserving biodiversity.

Where are the best zoos in Mallorca?

• Porto Cristo: if you are in the famous town of Sa Coma, you can’t miss Porto Cristo. This district is famous for the incredible caves hidden in its coast. However, if you are here, you can’t miss going to the zoo in this area. As it is set as if it were a safari, for a second you will stop thinking you are in Mallorca and you will think you are in Kenya. Especially because the tour to see the animals, you will do it in a minivan. The best thing about this experience is that you will be able to see the animals up close and moving. Surely your children will be very surprised when they see a giraffe or a lion so close.

• Costa d'en Blanes: this attractive coastal area is located between Puerto Portals and Palma Nova, two very beautiful places, but also very touristy. For this reason, Costa d' en Blanes is the best option to come with your family. The zoological park you will find here is more focused on aquatic animals, such as dolphins. The shows that the specialized instructors perform with them is what you need for your children to leave them speechless. Undoubtedly, seeing these aquatic animals in Marbella with the little ones of the house, is a great plan.

• Santa Eugenia: this municipality having more altitude than the other areas we have named, is perfect for those families who want to connect a little with nature. For this reason, we believe that a visit to the zoo in this area is the perfect way to end your trip. Knowing how a center for the conservation and recovery of endangered or damaged species works will make you more aware of the importance of respecting and caring for animals. We are sure that when you leave, your children will want to be veterinarians when they grow up so they can help them.

What types of animals can you see in the zoos of Mallorca?

If you are interested in discovering in depth the different groups of animals that exist in one day, in the zoos of Mallorca it is possible. You will be able to see the most important birds of our country, such as goldfinches or robins, but you will also be able to see the local birds of this island. Don’t miss this opportunity to get to know the vast number of Majorcan flying species.

Of course, the group of animals with more species in Mallorca are the aquatic ones. The seabed of the Balearic Islands is unique in the world, that is why the zoos of the island fight for its preservation, and what better place to see them than in an aquarium? You will be able to see how these animals swim as if they were free in the sea.

In a zoo, not everything is going to be calm, here you can also feel a lot of excitement. The adrenaline you will feel when you see a crocodile next to you is surely much greater than what you can feel in an amusement park. As you will see, in the zoos of Mallorca, intense emotions are guaranteed.

What is the best time of the year to go to a zoo in Mallorca?

Although the zoos in Mallorca are open every month of the year, you have to take into account that many animals during some months hibernate or are not so active. For this reason, we recommend you to go in the summer, spring or early autumn months when it rains less. These last two seasons are ideal if you want to enjoy dreamlike landscapes, bathed by vivid colors and lush forests.

In August, which is the hottest month of the summer, we recommend you not to go, as temperatures are very high and you will be very hot. There are rooms, such as the reptile room, which are very hot because this type of species needs the warmth to survive, so you will probably be too hot and not enjoy the experience as much.

Now you have all the information you need to go to a zoo in Marbella and enjoy an incredible day, are you going to miss it?