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Visiting Loro Parque
Loro Parque opened in 1972 as a parrot park and still holds one of the world's largest parrot collections, alongside gorillas, tigers, sea lions, an aquarium tunnel and Planet Penguin, a chilled enclosure with artificial snowfall.
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Quick answer
Loro Parque is a zoo in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife. Allow full day; it is expensive. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Area
- Puerto de la Cruz
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- kids and nature
- Best months
- April–June
About Loro Parque
Loro Parque opened in 1972 as a parrot park and still holds one of the world's largest parrot collections, alongside gorillas, tigers, sea lions, an aquarium tunnel and Planet Penguin, a chilled enclosure with artificial snowfall. It is on the western edge of Puerto de la Cruz, and a free shuttle train runs from the town centre.
Tip: Buy the combined ticket with Siam Park if you plan to visit both; the two parks can be visited on separate days.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: Full day.
- Cost: Expensive.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Puerto de la Cruz, original northern resort with Loro Parque, Lago Martiánez and an old harbour.
Best time to visit Loro Parque
Loro Parque is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- May: 24°C (75°F) highs, about 1 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- June: 26°C (79°F) highs, about 0 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- April: 23°C (73°F) highs, about 2 rainy days, busy crowds.
When to visit Tenerife has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Tenerife itinerary visits Loro Parque on day 2, together with Los Gigantes cliffs and Whale and dolphin watching.
- No. 6 of the 19 sights in our Tenerife things-to-do list.
- Day 2 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 2 of the 5-day plan.
- One of the picks in outdoors in Tenerife.
- A family favourite in Tenerife with kids.
Near Loro Parque
Also in Puerto de la Cruz, so you can walk between them:
- Lago Martiánez — half a day, low cost
If you like Loro Parque
- Whale and dolphin watching — South and west coasts, 2–5 hours
Staying near Loro Parque
Stay in Puerto de la Cruz ($$) to walk here: original northern resort with Loro Parque, Lago Martiánez and an old harbour. All areas to stay in Tenerife.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Loro Parque?
Plan full day. With Lago Martiánez nearby, it fits a half-day in Puerto de la Cruz.
+Is Loro Parque free?
No, it is expensive. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Loro Parque?
April–June for the most comfortable weather. Buy the combined ticket with Siam Park if you plan to visit both; the two parks can be visited on separate days.
+Do I need to book Loro Parque in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Loro Parque good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Tenerife. Tenerife is one of Spain's easiest family destinations: direct flights from much of Europe, warm weather all year, sheltered beaches in the south and big attractions such as Siam Park and Loro Parque.