There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy wildlife in Valencia and Bioparc Zoo has attracted visitors by the thousands since 2008. The zoo park is spread over 25 acres is owned by Valencia’s City Council. This is where visitors can get a glimpse of the wildlife from the Savannah, Madagascar and Equatorial Africa. The zoo is located adjacent to Turia riverbed.
What is most interesting about Bioparc is that the animals are not confined to cages. Instead, the authorities have kept them amidst natural habitat in settings replete with rocks, streams, ponds etc. The barriers are hidden cleverly to give you a simulated feel of natural surroundings. You will find the collection of African vegetation grown in the zoo to be quite impressive. The kids can enjoy close encounters with a wide range of animals that include warthogs, hyenas, lions, antelopes, rhinoceroses, giraffes and many more from the African continent. Some animals are kept in the same zone, mimicking natural habitats. The gorillas that roam freely in an equatorial forest setting are also a major crowd puller in addition to elephants, crocodiles, and other animals that happily co-exist. Just make sure to set aside a day to enjoy the best of Africa’s wildlife in the heart of Valencia on a visit to the zoo.
Bioparc Zoo is home to several cafes and restaurants that include Cafeteria Kidepo, Samburu, and Zona Ndoki. They serve a wide range of snacks, full course meals, and buffets as well. Using the metro or bus is the ideal way to reach the zoo.