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Tuesday, 24 June 2025, 18:33
The Costa del Sol has a unique spot to offer this summer. A place in Fuengirola where fun and learning become leisure is a unique experience. It is BIOPARC Fuengirola. A truly unique destination, it offers an escape from heat and the chance to immerse oneself, day and night in the remotest tropical jungles on the planet. It’s true. you can embark on a journey for the senses without ever leaving Malaga.
BIOPARC Fuengirola, is much more than a park. This is a concept for responsible leisure. The visitors here have a memorable experience, while also actively contributing to the conservation of endangered animals. Sumatran tigers and lemurs from Madagascan, Nile crocodiles of Komodo, Malayan, tapirs giants otters gorillas marmosets are all safe here. They’re cared for in habitats which faithfully reproduce their natural environments.
The animal care team will make sure you have a memorable experience
The Keeper Encounters are returning to BIOPARC this summer. Visitors can now experience the daily routine of the animal care team in more detail than ever before.
From watching the underwater feeding of South American species to witnessing the training of giant Galápagos tortoises, there are plenty of moments to enjoy. You can watch Nile crocodiles or Komodo hatchlings be fed. Or learn how the park enriches its lemurs and Gorillas’ environments.
These encounters are a rare chance to experience, understand and see how some of our planet’s most amazing species are taken care of with passion, skill and dedication.
Even when the sun sets, the magic continues
In July and August BIOPARC will extend their opening hours, welcoming guests until 11pm. This is a great opportunity to experience the unique atmosphere of lush vegetation and natural sounds in an evening cooler.
The jungle transforms into a stage of music and rhythm as the night falls. African folklore is performed in the park, including tribal dances and songs. This follows an educational display that features birds and mammals. The perfect night out for friends or family, this is a great way to discover the more captivating and mysterious side of tropical rainforest nightlife.
Thursday evenings: A taste of India
The Thursday evenings will be a new addition to the summer season, bringing a taste for tradition and spice. BIOPARC Café transforms into a corner of India, offering a themed dinner with traditional Indian dishes and live entertainment. The restaurant offers a completely unique dining experience, surrounded by nature.
And much more… nature at every step
Visitors can explore the full range of educational activities and leisure options available at the park throughout the day. These include Discover BIOPARC mini-tours and visits to the exotic island Madagascar. They can also take part in animal enrichment sessions and see bird and mammal exhibits that showcase the unique behaviors of species like armadillos and western sitatungas.
The Final Frontier is a virtual-reality projection that will take you deep inside the ocean. This journey into the planet’s deepest abyss reveals that we know more about space than our oceans. This is a family-friendly experience with special goggles and immersive technology.
Re-enter BIOPARC for only two Euros to experience BIOPARC in your own unique way
BIOPARC Fuengirola has a special offer this summer: for only two euros more, you can return to the park that same day. This is the ideal way to explore the park during the day, and then come back at night to discover its more mysterious, cooler side.
BIOPARC Fuengirola, in short, is much more than just a zoo. The BIOPARC Fuengirola is an immersive experience right in the middle of the city. You can walk through carefully recreated habitats from the tropical mangroves of Southeast Asia, to the African Jungle, the Madagascar Forests and, newly this year, Central and South America. The lush vegetation not only decorates but also shelters, creating an ideal microclimate to help you escape the summer heat.
All of this to achieve one specific goal: to educate, inspire, and protect biodiversity while encouraging all visitors to contribute to the conservation of the planet.
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