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- Explore the Barcelona Zoo, a biodiversity reserve home to 4,000 animals and over 400 species of mammals, reptiles, birds, and more.
- Educative and fascinating, visit 11 distinct divisions such as the Land of Dragons, Terrarium, Gorillas Area, and Aquarama to learn about different species.
- See exotic animals like the Chinese Alligator, Nicobar Pigeon, and Muntjac deer.
- The Zoo plans special kid-friendly educational activities, workshops, and exhibits including the New Escape Room.
Inclusions
- Entry to the Barcelona Zoo
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Hotel transfers
- Transport
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Combo (Save 5%): Barcelona Zoo + Aquarium Barcelona Tickets
- From lions, tigers, and gazelles to the Black howler and Komodo dragon, find an incredible display of biodiversity at Barcelona Zoo.
- Check out the 9 exciting zoo spaces, including the Land of Dragons, Terrarius, Aviary, Palm Trees, and Flying Birdhouse.
- Visit Aquarium Barcelona, housing 11,000 creatures of 451 species, spread across 35 aquariums. Embark on a spectacular underwater walk through an 80-meter-long transparent tunnel.
- Gaze at sharks, moray eels, sunfish, and more at Oceanarium, the largest aquarium in the facility.
- Discover minute details of marine flora and fauna. Check out Explore!, where children can get close to the marine world through 50 interactive activities.
Inclusions
- Entry into Barcelona Zoo
- Entry into Aquarium Barcelona
Barcelona Zoo
- The zoo offers a free wheelchair service. Chairs can be requested at either of the park's two entrances.
- Services for children include ergonomic seats where you can leave your baby while using the services and diaper changes in many of the zoo's restrooms.
Aquarium Barcelona
- It is forbidden to feed the animals.
- Children are to be kept under supervision.
- The Park Management reserves the right of admission and may also, if the conduct of one or more users is not correct, proceed to expulsion from the premises, without the right to claim.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Combo (Save 5%) : Casa Batlló + Barcelona Zoo Tickets
- Grab this pocket-friendly combo for access to Casa Batlló and Barcelona Zoo.
- At Casa Batlló, enjoy fascinating insights into one of Gaudí's most famous masterpieces with an audio guide.
- Get a glimpse inside Gaudí's mind through Gaudí Cube (360°), the world's first six-sided immersive LED cube.
- Witness the incredible biodiversity of the zoo, home to over 5,000 animals across 400+ species. Spot the exotic Muntjac deer and the Chinese Alligator.
- Discover amazing facts about various species as you explore 11 divisions including the Gorillas Area, Aquarama, and the Land of Dragons!
Inclusions
Casa Batlló
- Timed entry into Casa Batlló
- Audio guide
- Gaudí Cube (360°)
Barcelona Zoo
- Entry into Barcelona Zoo
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
The Barcelona zoo is an incredibly exciting place to visit for kids and grown-ups alike! Filled with nearly 400 varieties of incredible animal species, the Barcelona zoo is the perfect place for a fun day out with your loved ones. Book your Barcelona zoo tickets and head to one of the most interesting places to explore in the captivating city of Barcelona.
Why Visit Barcelona Zoo?
Built in 1892, Barcelona Zoo is one of the most favorite attractions in Spain. Here is why you should visit the Barcelona Zoo.
- Majestic Animals: Witness animals in spacious enclosures resembling their natural habitat.
- Multiple Zones: The 11 zones house over 400 species of mammals, reptiles, and birds, many of whom are rare and endangered.
- Conservation Projects: Learn about wildlife and the importance of conservation.
- Family Picnic: Enjoy a picnic while being surrounded by wildlife.
- Petting Zoo: Cultivate a love for animals by letting your kids explore the petting zoo.
Your Barcelona Zoo Tickets Explained
Barcelona Zoo Tickets - Standard Entry
- With this ticket, enjoy access to the Barcelona Zoo.
- You can take part in all the activities inside such as dolphin viewing and penguin feeding.
- Explore the 11 distinct spaces, each dedicated to a certain type of species.
- Meet Komodo dragons, iguanas, poison dart frogs, boa constrictors, pythons, sea lions, and more.
Discounted Tickets: Toddlers below 3 years can enter Barcelona Zoo without tickets. Children aged 3 -12 enjoy reduced ticket pricing. Carry valid photo ID proof for verification.
Cancelation Policy: These tickets cannot be canceled, refunded, or rescheduled.
Barcelona Zoo and Barcelona Aquarium Combo Tickets
- Get access to Barcelona Zoo and Barcelona Aquarium with these combo tickets.
- Discover over 4000 remarkable animals at Barcelona Zoo and 11,000 creatures at the Barcelona Aquarium.
- Kids will get a chance to unwind at the designated play areas.
- Witness animals like lions, tigers, the Komodo dragon and meet sharks, rays, moray eels.
Discounted Tickets: Toddlers below 3 years can enter Barcelona Zoo without tickets. Children aged 3 -12 enjoy reduced ticket pricing. Carry valid photo ID proof for verification.
Cancelation Policy: These tickets cannot be canceled, refunded, or rescheduled.
Barcelona Zoo and Casa Batllo Combo Tickets
- Get access to Gaudi's masterpiece Casa Batllo along with Barcelona Zoo with these combo tickets.
- Discover over 4000 remarkable animals at Barcelona Zoo and get a chance to explore Casa Batllo with timed entry tickets.
- Get access to Gaudí Cube (360°), the first six-sided immersive LED cube in the world.
Discounted Tickets: Toddlers below 3 years can enter Barcelona Zoo without tickets. Children aged 3 -12 enjoy reduced ticket pricing. Carry valid photo ID proof for verification.
Cancelation Policy: These tickets cannot be canceled, refunded, or rescheduled.
What to see at Barcelona Zoo
The Barcelona Zoo is rich in flora and fauna. Besides the excellent greenery that one can witness, it houses 11 distinct spaces, each meant for a particular species. When at the zoo, make sure you cover the following spaces:
The Land of Dragons
- The Land of Dragons also called the Komodo space, houses five species from the APAC region.
- There are two integrated enclosures. The Komodo dragons live in the larger enclosure and the Muntjac deer live in the other enclosure.
- The Java Sparrow, the Nicobar Pigeon, and the Pied Imperial Pigeon also live here.
- Barcelona Zoo's first fully renovated facility, this 140-meter route has been made using modern zoo-immersion in order to create conditions that imitate their natural habitat.
Terrari or Terrarium
- The Barcelona Zoo’s Terrarium is world-renowned for its noteworthy reptiles and amphibians.
- You will find reptiles and amphibians of all sizes from small dragons and dwarf crocodiles to pythons and large spectacled caimans.
- At the in-house animal breeding room, you can see baby tortoises, snakes, and iguanas.
- At the end of the route through this zone, you will find a wooden footbridge that connects several ponds. Here you will find an enormous Siamese crocodile and varied kinds of fish.
Primate Gallery
- The Primate Gallery consists of spaces that imitate the living environments that primates live in.
- It has been designed to conserve primate species like the red monkey, the talapoin, the collared Mangabey, the white-nosed monkey, the putty-nosed monkey, the Brazza monkey, and the Siamang, among others.
- Glass walls enclose these primates, giving a complete view to the public to witness the animals' day-to-day activities that include rope climbing and munching on food.
Aviarium
- Built-in the 1970s, the Barcelona Zoo Aviary is home to over 70 species of birds from various continents.
- Thanks to highly successful breeding rates, it has contributed to increasing the population of several endangered bird species.
- A collection of distinct ecosystems of the African, American, and Asian jungles was a part of the 2002 renovations of the Aviary.
- White-naped pheasant pigeon, Wattled jacana, Crested partridge, and Sunbittern are some of the bird species you will find here.
Marmosets Gallery
- Built in 1990, the Marmosets Gallery or the Titi Monkey Gallery is currently home to seven species of the South American marmosets, namely: Cotton-top tamarin, Silvery marmoset, Goeldi's monkey, Red-handed tamarin, Emperor tamarin, Golden-headed lion tamarin, and the Pygmy marmoset.
- The animals live inside tiny homes, where the temperature and humidity are controlled.
- When the weather permits, you will find them sunbathing outside in small islands of vegetation with shrubs.
Palmeral
- As you enter the Barcelona Zoo, you will see find the Parmeral, a zone with 13 well-built birdhouses.
- Here you will find many psittaciform species such as white cockatoos, the hyacinth macaw, the blue macaw, the golden parrot, and the red-breasted parrot among others.
- You can stroll through the garden and observe these birds from various vantage points.
- The vegetation outside and the design of the aviaries work together to make the experience an immersive one for the visitors.
Flight Dome
- Built with the support of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) of the Nature Conservation Institute (ICONA) in 1985, the Flight Done is a region where bird species that inhabit swamp areas are housed.
- You will find water zones and grasslands here. The different kind of vegetation makes it a great environment for the breeding of several native species that are endangered.
- This zone has helped in the recovery of endangered species.
Farm
- Also known as the Children's Zoo, this zone is home to several goats, horses, sheep, cows, and pigs.
- It is also home to a Catalan Donkey, a species on the verge of extinction, and smaller farm animals such as rabbits and field mice.
- A lake within the Farm serves as the breeding zone for the midwife toad, the green frog, and the Mediterranean tree frog.
- This zone is designed to allow children the opportunity to interact with animals.
Biodiversity garden
- The Biodiversity Garden was designed so that the native fauna in Barcelona could thrive.
- The garden is cultivated and maintained such that there is minimal human interaction.
- Several feeders contain food that the animals can feed on. They often also take refuge here, and sometimes, even reproduce in the garden.
- You will also find a small lake, where the Iberian green frog, the midwife toad and the Mediterranean tree frog breed.
Plan Your Visit to Barcelona Zoo
Daily: 10 AM to 8 PM. The ticket office closes at 6 PM.
The zoo is open every day of the week.
Pro tip: Download the Zoo app to help you plan your visit more conveniently.
Best time to visit: Plan your visit to Barcelona Zoo for early mornings, as soon as the zoo opens. This will help you avoid long lines and crowds. You can also visit Barcelona Zoo during late afternoons.
Address: Parc de la Ciutadella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
By Bus: Board bus lines D20, H14, H16, V21 or V27. Ramon Trias Fargas-Doctor Trueta stop, which is 4 minutes away, is the closest stop.
By Metro: On the yellow line, take L4 to Ciutadella | Vila Olímpica, 10 minutes away. Or, take L1 on the red line. Alight at Arc de Triomphe, 9 minutes away.
By Tram: Take the T4 from Ciutadella to Vila Olímpica.
By Train: Take the RENEFE train to Estació de França and Arc de Triomphe. Both stations are a quick walk away from Barcelona Zoo.
- Wheelchair: Borrow a wheelchair for the duration of your visit.
- Restaurants: There are three restaurants on the Barcelona Zoo premises.
- Changing rooms: You will find diaper changing rooms in several of the toilets in Zoo.
- Play area: The playground also includes games for kids with reduced mobility.
- Hospital: Near the entrance to Wellington Street you will find a medical center for any emergencies.
- Breastfeeding rooms: Nurse your baby in peace in the breastfeeding room located in the Farm area.
- Lockers: Leave your belongings at the free lockers.
- Gift shop: Buy souvenirs to mark your trip to Barcelona Zoo.
- One ticket guarantees only one person access.
- Once availed, the tickets must be kept throughout the stay.
- An adult must accompany children below the age of thirteen.
- Do not feed or attempt to feed animals or cross barricades and barriers.
- Pets are not allowed.
- Photography for commercial purposes is prohibited.
- Specific spaces and facilities have limited accommodation. A ticket to the zoo does not guarantee admission to these facilities.
- Smoking is prohibited. However, smoking zones are indicated with a signpost.
All Your Questions About Barcelona Zoo Tickets Answered
A. Yes, the Barcelona Zoo has been open from 25 June 2020. You can purchase tickets to Barcelona Zoo here.
A. You can buy your Barcelona Zoo tickets online.
A. The best way to buy Barcelona Zoo tickets is to book them online. Purchasing tickets from third-party sites such at Headout will help you avail great discounts.
A. Children between the ages of 3 to 12 enjoy reduced pricing on their Barcelona Zoo tickets.
A. You cannot cancel the Barcelona Zoo tickets as they are non-refundable.
A. Barcelona Zoo tickets are valid only for the day it has been booked for.
A. The Barcelona Zoo is open from 10 AM to 8 PM all round the year.
A. You can witness a rich collection of flora and fauna divided over 11 spaces, namely the Land of Dragons, the Aviary, the Primate Gallery, the Palm Trees, the Biodiversity Garden, the Terrariums, the Farm, Titis Gallery, and the Flight bird dome.
A. As a part of its hospitality, the Barcelona Zoo has several restaurants and cafes set up in its enclosure. Besides that, basic amenities like wheelchair access, diaper changing boards, smoking zones, emergency medical services, in-house shopping complexes, and breastfeeding rooms are available.