Sight guide · Valencia · Spain
Visiting Bioparc Valencia
A zoo at the western end of the Turia Gardens designed as immersive African landscapes, where barriers are hidden so that lions, giraffes, elephants and lemurs appear to share the savannah and forest with visitors.
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Quick answer
Bioparc Valencia is a zoo in Turia Gardens, Valencia. Allow 3 hours; it is expensive. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Area
- Turia Gardens
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- kids, nature and outdoors
- Best months
- March, May and July
About Bioparc Valencia
A zoo at the western end of the Turia Gardens designed as immersive African landscapes, where barriers are hidden so that lions, giraffes, elephants and lemurs appear to share the savannah and forest with visitors. Lemurs roam freely in one area.
Tip: Check the schedule for the bird show and keeper talks, and plan two to three hours.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 3 hours.
- Cost: Expensive.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Turia Gardens.
Best time to visit Bioparc Valencia
Bioparc Valencia is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- July: 30°C (86°F) highs, about 1 rainy days, busy crowds.
- March: 20°C (68°F) highs, about 4 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- May: 24°C (75°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, moderate crowds.
When to visit Valencia has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Bioparc Valencia is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen City of Arts and Sciences and L'Oceanogràfic.
- No. 18 of the 20 sights in our Valencia things-to-do list.
- A family favourite in Valencia with kids.
Near Bioparc Valencia
Also in Turia Gardens, so you can walk between them:
- Museo de Bellas Artes de Valencia — 1.5–2 hours, free
If you like Bioparc Valencia
- Turia Gardens — Ciutat Vella, 2–3 hours
- Gulliver Park — Penya-roja (City of Arts and Sciences), 1–2 hours
- Malvarrosa beach — El Cabanyal and Malvarrosa, Half a day
Staying near Bioparc Valencia
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Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Bioparc Valencia?
Plan 3 hours. With Museo de Bellas Artes de Valencia nearby, it fits a half-day in Turia Gardens.
+Is Bioparc Valencia free?
No, it is expensive. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Bioparc Valencia?
March, May and July for the most comfortable weather. Check the schedule for the bird show and keeper talks, and plan two to three hours.
+Do I need to book Bioparc Valencia in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Bioparc Valencia good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Valencia. Valencia is one of Spain's easiest cities for families: the Oceanogràfic, the interactive science museum, the Bioparc and the climbable Gulliver figure are all near the traffic-free Turia Gardens, and sandy city beaches are a tram ride away.