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What is Loro Parque officially?
Nestled in the northern part of the island, in the coastal town of Puerto de la Cruz, lies a world of wildlife waiting to be discovered at Loro Parque Tenerife.
Loro Parque has a fascinating historyāa tale of vision, dedication, and a profound love for wildlife. The park's journey began in the early 1970s when two German entrepreneurs decided to create a unique attraction - a paradise for parrots (loro is parrot in Spanish).
What started out as just a handful of birds in a small garden has grown into a 13.5-hectare lush botanical garden home to a diverse array of exotic animals and plants.
Loro Park Tenerife is designed to provide a comfortable and enjoyable experience for its visitors. With its well-maintained facilities, restaurants, and friendly staff, you can spend an entire day exploring Loro Park in Tenerife while staying refreshed and entertained.
Sounds good, but is it true? And how does it compare to rival animal parks in Tenerife like Jungle Park and Monkey Park?
What is Loro Parque really?
Loro Parque Tenerife is a zoo, albeit a very modern one. Here, you won't find animals pacing in small cages, slowly going mad.
Instead, every effort has been made to recreate each animal's natural surroundings down to the finest details. With 50 years of experience, they've become quite skilled at it.
The shows at Loro Park are both educational and entertaining, with orcas, dolphins, sea lions, and parrots (not all together, obviously). These performances are beautifully choreographed, and the animals involved seem eager to put on a spectacular display.
In fairness, Jungle Park also has shows, but they fall flat in comparison, with their Birds of Prey Show being the exception.
Loro Park Tenerife is not just about animals; it also features lush, beautifully landscaped gardens with a wide array of tropical plants, trees, and flowers, creating a serene environment for visitors to enjoy.
It's a true haven for both wildlife and nature enthusiasts, boasting an impressive array of animals with conservation, protection, sustainability, and education being the key themes youāll find emphasized throughout.
Loro Park is proud to showcase its rescue and breeding projects, and rightly so. Some of their accomplishments have made a significant positive impact on the world.
Ian's Loro Parque review
Loro Parque in Tenerife is located in the north of the island, which still gets plenty of sun, but also receives more rain than its southern counterpart. This is good news, as it helps create a lush, green park with some much-needed shade for animals and visitors alike.
With over 600 species, 7 immersive experiences, and 4 shows, you're going to need a planāand snacks.
A paper map is available for free as you walk in, but for those who want a sneak peek, you can grab the digital version in advance.
Snacks are everywhere, from ice cream stands and sweet shops to proper 3-course meal restaurants with everything in between. And yes, they do sell wine and beer.
The Orca Ocean Show is a must-see but get there early to get a good seat. Sadly for us, the star of the show just wasn't "feeling it" that day and refused to splash all the wallies who purposely sat in the "Wet Zone." Just what you needāa killer whale with the right hump?
For those wondering what an "immersive experience" entails, you're in for a real treat. We don't like spoilers here at A to Z Tenerife, but Planet Penguin (though it might sound a bit crap) is awesome.
You enter on a moving pavement and travel through Antarctica, watching these adorable birds swim and waddle around in their natural habitat. It even snowsāso cool.
Initially, I thought the price tag was a little steep, especially when compared to Jungle Park or Monkey Park, but this is a seriously full day out. No exaggeration, this place is massive. You will leave smiling and completely knackered.
Overall rating: 5/5
Nicky's Loro Parque review
Loro Parque is a zoo that doesn't feel like a zoo. The place is absolutely enormous and a huge amount of effort has gone into making it a beautiful place to walk around.
Dense trees provide ample shade, benches are dotted around for when you underestimate how long you'd spend on your feet, and Thai-inspired statues are speckled throughout, just in like Siam Park.
When you first pass the entrance, you'll feel overwhelmed with all there is to seeāin the best way possible! There are 7 immersive experiences that you can walk through, all kinds of impressive animal shows, and loads of giant animal enclosures that replicate the residents' habitats in the wild.
One of the most popular parts of the park is the Katandra Treetops. And for plenty of good reasons, too!
This immersive aviary is like stepping into a vibrant jungle. You wander through lush greenery as colourful parrots flutter around you. Itās as close as youāll get to being in a rainforest without actually leaving Tenerife!
Tenerife's Monkey Park has something similar, but it's not really on par. There it's more about bothering guinea pigs and tempting lemurs down from trees instead of a real rainforest experience.
La Gruta (The Grotto) is one of my favourite spots in Loro Parque. This area only opened in 2022 and features a creepy cave complete with stalactites, stalagmites, and bats.
It's an amazing place to sneak into and get away from the intense heat. It's a bit out of the way (Number 25 on the map) and not very popular, so it's wonderfully peaceful, too.
The Coral Kingdom opened in 2024 and, although we haven't seen it, it looks promising. According to the website, it's a kaleidoscope of coral and fish from around the world. What's not to love?
Get up early, put on your comfiest shoes, wear your coolest clothes, and get ready for an awesome (and knackering!) day.
Overall rating: 5/5
Insider tips for Loro Parque
Avoid The Queues
Nobody wants to start their day in a queue, so get your tickets online in advance. You'll be able to sail past everyone waiting in line (and the heat!) and get to see the animals before everyone else.
Get There Early
The earlier you get there, the more of the park you'll be able to see before the crowds arrive. It opens at 09.30, so have an early night and set off first thing in the morning to make the most of your time.
Bring Your Own Food
There are plenty of places to eat and drink around Loro Parque and the prices are fairly reasonable for a Tenerife attraction. But if you're travelling as a family with kids, the cost can quickly add up.
Save money by bringing your own food and drink. You're allowed to bring any type of food and drink from home into the park. There are even picnic areas scattered throughout where you can enjoy them!
Get The Local Bus
The best way to get to Loro Parque is to drive. If you don't have a car, you can reserve the Loro Parque bus from Tenerife South or Los Gigantes. The downsides are that it's pricey and it won't get you to the park first thing.
Instead, we recommend using the local bus service. Download the Ten+ app on your phone and buy a ā¬10 day ticket. You'll need 1 per person. You can then catch the 343 bus from Costa Adeje station to the station in Puerto de La Cruz.
The bus ride takes around 2 hours. But it's the cheapest way to get there and you can arrive at 09.30, when the park opens.
Important info about Loro Parque
Loro Parque tickets are ā¬42 for adults, ā¬30 for children aged 3-11, and free for infants under 3. You can buy your tickets online in advance and avoid waiting in the queue when you get there.
Loro Parque is open every day from 09:30 until 17:30.
No, Loro Parque doesn't close for bank holidays. The animal park is even open on Christmas Day!
Yes, you can buy your ticket upon arrival at Loro Parque, but you'll be in for a long wait. To make the most of your time, we recommend buying your tickets online in advance.
Loro Parque has a limited capacity each day. If it's a busy day and you wait until you're at the door to buy your ticket, you may be turned away. How rubbish would that be?
You catch the Loro Parque train from Plaza de Los Reyes CatoĢlicos in Puerto de La Cruz. The first one leaves at 09:00 and then every 20 minutes after.
Loro Parque car parking is pretty expensive at ā¬7 for the day. But parking in Puerto de La Cruz is a nightmare, so it's worth it.
Yes, you can bring your own food into Loro Parque. There are even several picnic areas throughout where you can enjoy it.
Yes, residents do get a discount into Loro Parque. Adults are ā¬21, children's (aged 3-11) are ā¬15, and infants under 3 are free. You will be asked to verify your Canarian residency at the entrance to the park, so no blagging!
Have you been here? What did you make of it?