Terra Natura Zoo Benidorm

If you’re heading to the Costa Blanca and want a break from the the beach, Terra Natura  Benidorm offers a surprisingly immersive escape. It’s not your typical "animals behind bars" kind of place; it uses a concept called Zoo Immersion, designed to make you feel like you’re walking through the animals' natural habitats.

Picture by Harry Fabel

One Park, Three Continents! The zoo is divided into large themed areas, allowing you to "travel" across the globe in a single afternoon:

Pangea: The entrance hub, themed around the origins of the earth, featuring impressive displays of venomous creatures, insects, and reptiles.

America: Home to lush vegetation, monkeys, ocelots, and the majestic aviaries where tropical birds fly almost right over your head.

Asia: The heavy hitters live here. You’ll find the Indian rhinos and a large herd of elephants. The park is well-regarded for its conservation and breeding programs for these species.

Europe: Focused on local biodiversity, featuring deer, fallow deer, and donkeys.

The "Zoo Immersion" Experience. The standout feature of Terra Natura is the invisible barriers. Instead of thick iron bars, the park uses hidden ditches, glass panels, and natural rock formations to separate humans from predators.

Pro Tip: Try to time your walk with the "Keeper Talks" or feeding demonstrations. Seeing the speed of a bird of prey or the sheer size of an elephant up close is much more impressive when an expert is explaining their behavior.

Aqua Natura: The Perfect Add-on. Right next door is Aqua Natura, its sister water park. Most visitors choose for a combi-ticket.

Practical Information

Be prepared to move! The park is large and involves quite a bit of walking, often uphill. Wear comfortable shoes. While there are many trees, the Spanish sun is relentless. Bring plenty of water and sunscreen. The park is generally wheelchair and stroller friendly, though some paths are steeper than others.

Location: Foia del Verdader, 1, 03502 Benidorm, Alicante, Spanje

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