Terra Natura (Benidorm)

Terra Natura Benidorm is a zoo on the inland edge of Benidorm, at Foia del Verdader 1, about 3.6 km from the town centre and next to the Aqua Natura water park. You reach it by car on the Finestrat road, with customer car parks beside the park, or by the 015 local bus, which stops about 260 m away. Benidorm’s tourist office describes it as a new-generation zoo with more than 1,500 animals of 200 species, shown behind barriers that are meant to be almost invisible. It suits families and anyone who wants a day among large animals such as elephants, tigers and rhinos. Skip it if you dislike zoos, or if you visit between early November and early April, when the tourist office says it is closed.

Quick facts

• Names: Terra Natura Benidorm, often just Terra Natura. Not to be confused with Terra Mítica, the ride park 1.7 km away.
• What: a zoo built on the idea of “zoo immersion”: habitats designed so the barriers between you and the animals are hard to see (Benidorm tourism, Comunitat Valenciana tourism).
• Where: Partida Foia del Verdader 1, 03502 Benidorm (Alicante), on the Carretera de Finestrat. The Aqua Natura water park shares the site.
• Coordinates: 38.5696, -0.1426.
• Animals: more than 1,500 animals of 200 species, about 50 of them endangered (Spain’s tourist board; Benidorm tourism gives the same 1,500 animals and 200 species). The regional tourist board gives about 150 species.
• Themed areas: Pangea, America and Asia.
• Prices from: adult (13–59) 33 euros, child (4–12) 27 euros, senior (60+) 27 euros, under 4 free. Benidorm tourism labels these as 2025 prices (checked November 2026).
• Season: open every day from early April to early November; hours vary by season (Benidorm tourism, checked November 2026).
• Phone: +34 966 072 770.

Access and parking

By car: the park lies on the Carretera de Finestrat, on the inland side of Benidorm, about 3.6 km in a straight line from the town centre and 4.4 km from Levante Beach. On OpenStreetMap the zoo and Aqua Natura sit side by side, with Aqua Natura to the south-east.

Parking: OpenStreetMap maps a large block of customer car parks on the west and south side of the zoo, about 150–350 m from it, with several rows marked for disabled drivers. OpenStreetMap does not say whether parking is free, and we could not confirm a parking fee from an official source.

By bus: two stops called “Terra Natura” (stops 185 and 189 on the Marina Baixa public transport network, run by Llorente Bus) are about 260–270 m from the park. On OpenStreetMap they are served by line 015, which runs between Benidorm (Hotel Bali), the shopping centres and Finestrat. We could not confirm the timetable; check it locally before you rely on it.

What to expect

The park is laid out as a trip across continents. Benidorm’s tourist office names the areas Pangea, America and Asia. The regional tourist board lists elephants, lions, tigers, rhinoceroses, primates, reptiles, exotic birds, large herbivores and farm animals, and more than 2,500 trees, shrubs and ground-cover plants chosen to reflect those landscapes.

Benidorm tourism lists these highlights:

• Zoo immersion: habitats with barriers that are hard to see, so you watch the animals at close range.
• Educational shows: birds of prey demonstrations and animal feeding sessions.
• Multi-adventure zone: zip lines, rope bridges and play equipment for children.
• Venomous animals exhibition: in the Pangea area.

OpenStreetMap also marks an amphitheatre building inside the park, as well as a café, toilets and restaurants around the site. The regional tourist board says the park takes part in international breeding programmes for species such as ocelots, jaguars, Sumatran tigers, Asian lions, Indian rhinoceroses, gaurs, barasingha deer and dholes, and that it runs school visits with its education team.

Prices and opening

These are the prices shown by Benidorm tourism (checked November 2026). The page labels them “2025” and gives them as “from” prices, so they may have changed:

• Adult (13–59 years): from 33 euros.
• Child (4–12 years): from 27 euros.
• Senior (60 and over): from 27 euros.
• Under 4: free.

Combined tickets with Aqua Natura and family passes are also sold. Tickets are sold on the park’s own website, benidorm.terranatura.com, which we could not open when we checked, so neither the prices nor the 2026 calendar are confirmed there.

Opening: the tourist office says the park opens every day from early April to early November, with hours that change through the season. It does not publish the hours, so check them before you go.

Accessibility and safety

Best time to visit

The park is seasonal: the tourist office gives early April to early November. Spring and early autumn are the most comfortable months for a long walk outdoors. In midsummer, go at opening time, when it is cooler, and plan a break in the shade around midday.

Nearby alternatives

• Terra Mítica (Benidorm), 1.7 km away: Benidorm’s ride park, themed on ancient civilisations.
• Mundomar (Benidorm), 5.2 km away: a smaller marine and exotic animal park with dolphin and sea lion demonstrations.
• Benidorm town guide, 3.6 km away: beaches, the old town and getting around.
• Levante Beach (Benidorm), 4.4 km away: the town’s main beach, for a swim after the zoo.
• Puig Campana, 6.0 km away: the mountain behind Benidorm, for hikers.

Distances are in a straight line from the park.

FAQ

How do I get to Terra Natura Benidorm?

By car on the Carretera de Finestrat, inland from Benidorm, or on local bus line 015, which stops at “Terra Natura” about 260 m from the park. It is about 3.6 km from Benidorm centre in a straight line.

Is there parking at Terra Natura?

Yes. OpenStreetMap shows large customer car parks next to the zoo, with disabled spaces. We could not confirm whether parking is free.

How much are tickets for Terra Natura Benidorm?

Benidorm tourism lists adult tickets from 33 euros and child and senior tickets from 27 euros, with under-4s free. The page labels these as 2025 prices (checked November 2026).

Is Terra Natura open all year?

No. Benidorm tourism says it opens every day from early April to early November. Hours change through the season.

Is Terra Natura the same as Aqua Natura?

No. Aqua Natura is the water park on the same site. Combined tickets for the two parks are sold.

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