Loro Parque
Founded 1972 · Spain
Loro Parque (Puerto de la Cruz)
Founded 1972 · Spain
Loro Parque is one of the world's most celebrated animal parks — a subtropical paradise in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, that has welcomed more than 40 million visitors since Wolfgang Kiessling opened it as a parrot sanctuary in December 1972. What began with 150 parrots has grown into a world-leading institution with over 400 species, spectacular marine mammal shows and lush botanical gardens overlooking the Atlantic.
Named Best Zoo in the World by TripAdvisor in 2017 and 2018, Loro Parque combines world-class entertainment with serious conservation through Fundación Loro Parque — supporting projects on five continents with a special focus on parrots and marine mammals.
Highlights
- World-famous animal park in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife
- Spectacular orca, dolphin and sea lion shows
- Over 400 species in lush subtropical gardens
- 40+ million visitors since opening in 1972
- Largest collection of parrots in the world
- Fundación Loro Parque — global conservation leader
- Named Best Zoo in the World by TripAdvisor
- Open 365 days a year
- Sister park Siam Park — Europe's best water park
- EAZA member with world-class habitats
Animals you'll meet
- Orcas
- Dolphins
- Sea lions
- Parrots
- Gorillas
- Tigers
- Penguins
- Chimpanzees
- Jaguars
- Red pandas
- Alligators
- Flamingos
About the zoo
Signature Habitats
Loro Parque invites visitors into immersive habitats where parrots, big cats, gorillas, penguins and marine mammals thrive in environments designed for their wellbeing.
- OrcaOcean — one of the world's most respected orca habitats
- Planet Penguin — one of the largest and most diverse penguin exhibits
- Katandra Treetops — free-flying exotic birds in a walk-through aviary
- Gorilla Park — western lowland gorillas in a naturalistic setting
- Tiger Island — Bengal tigers in lush subtropical surroundings
- Aquarium — sharks, tropical fish and coral reef communities
Must-See Experience
World-class presentations connect audiences with the intelligence and grace of marine mammals. Dolphin shows celebrate agility and communication, sea lion presentations blend humour with conservation messages, and the parrot show features the world's largest parrot collection.
Conservation Impact
Fundación Loro Parque channels resources into field projects, breeding programmes and rescue operations worldwide. The foundation's work protects endangered parrots, marine mammals and countless other species threatened in the wild.
Plan Your Visit
Plan a full day to explore themed zones and dine in tropical surroundings. Combined tickets with Siam Park offer an unforgettable Tenerife adventure. The park opens 365 days a year — book online to skip the queue in peak season.
History
- 1972
Wolfgang Kiessling opens Loro Parque as a parrot sanctuary on 17 December
- 1994
Expansion into marine mammal habitats and spectacular shows
- 2006
Siam Park opens in Costa Adeje as a sister attraction
- 2017
Named Best Zoo in the World by TripAdvisor
- 2018
TripAdvisor Best Zoo in the World for the second consecutive year
Conservation
Fundación Loro Parque supports conservation projects on five continents, with a special focus on parrots and marine mammals.
- Fundación Loro Parque — parrot and marine mammal conservation
- Species breeding programmes worldwide
- Marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation
- Anti-poaching and habitat protection projects
- Environmental education programmes
Awards
- TripAdvisor Best Zoo in the World 2017–2018
- One of Europe's most visited zoos
- EAZA member