Bioparc Valencia is a 10-hectare zoo of African habitats at the west end of the Turia gardens in València, at Avenida Pío Baroja 3 in the Campanar district. EMT buses 98 and 99 stop at the door, and the park has its own underground car park at 7 euros for the visit. It opens every day of the year from 10:00, and adult tickets started at 29.50 euros (checked November 2026). It suits families and anyone who wants to see African animals in landscaped, open-looking enclosures; skip it if you only have half a day in the city and want the old town or the beach.
Quick facts
- Names: Bioparc Valencia, written BIOPARC València by the park; in Spanish simply the Bioparc. Not to be confused with its sister park, Bioparc Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol.
- What: a zoo built on the idea of “zoo-immersion”: multi-species enclosures and long sight lines, so you see animals without visible barriers. Its habitats are the African savanna, African wetlands, the equatorial jungle and the island of Madagascar.
- Size: 10 hectares (park website).
- Where: Av. Pío Baroja 3, Campanar, 46015 València.
- Coordinates: 39.4781, -0.4071 (the GPS point given by the park, by the entrance and car park).
- Open: every day of the year, from 10:00 (11:00 on 25 December and 1 January). Closing time follows daylight; last entry one hour before closing.
- Tickets: general (13–64) from 29.50 euros, reduced (4–12 and over 65) from 23.50 euros, under 4s free (checked November 2026).
- Contact: +34 960 660 526, info@bioparcvalencia.es.
Access and parking
By bus: the park’s how to get there page lists EMT lines 98 and 99, which stop at the Bioparc door; 73 and 95, which stop at the Nou d’Octubre bridge; and 67, which stops at Vall de la Ballestera. From the train station, the park suggests line 67. OpenStreetMap shows two EMT stops named “Bioparc” about 220–250 m from the entrance area.
By metro: lines 3, 5 and 9. The park recommends Nou d’Octubre station, about 10 minutes’ walk away.
On foot or by bike: walk or cycle along the gardens of the old Turia riverbed towards the Parque de Cabecera, at the west end of the gardens. There is bicycle parking. A Valenbisi bike-share station (number 244, Pío Baroja – Vall de la Ballestera) is mapped about 90 m from the park’s GPS point.
By car: come along Avenida Pío Baroja, Avenida Manuel de Falla or over the Nou d’Octubre bridge. The park has its own underground car park, sheltered from sun and rain. The most you pay for a visit is 7 euros, for up to 10 hours within the car park’s hours. It opens at 8:00 and closes one hour after the park. The site gives the height limit as 2.10 m on one page and 2.20 m on another, so check if you drive a tall van.
What to expect
Bioparc is a walk through recreated landscapes rather than rows of cages. The park’s about page explains that animals share enclosures with other species and are separated from visitors by hidden barriers, so from one point you can look across several spaces. Animals are not to be fed, touched or disturbed, and you should not tap the glass or use a flash.
The park plans for a long visit: its FAQ says the experience can fill a whole day, with a programme of free activities through the day.
Food: Samburu, the main restaurant, looks over the savanna and has two air-conditioned rooms and covered and open terraces. Cafeteria Kidepo next door serves coffee, pastries, sandwiches and light meals. In the Ndoki area, meal deals were 14.90 euros and a children’s menu 9.90 euros (food and drink page, checked November 2026). You may not bring your own food or drink, except water in non-glass bottles, baby food and small snacks for young children.
Prices and opening
From the park’s tickets page and FAQ, checked November 2026. Prices change with the time of year, so the page gives “from” prices.
- General (13–64): from 29.50 euros. Reduced (4–12 and over 65): from 23.50 euros. Under 4s: free.
- Discounted rates: general from 25.00 euros, reduced from 19.90 euros, for large and single-parent families, under-25s with a youth or student card, and people with disabilities. A companion of a visitor with a qualifying disability goes in free; the conditions are on the FAQ page.
- Buying online: saves 1 euro per ticket and gives priority access. You choose an entry time slot. Unused tickets are refunded on request.
- Autumn offer: the “BIOdays” promotion sells all tickets at the children’s price online, for visits from 31 October to 29 November 2026.
- B! Annual Pass: 70 euros general, 55 euros for children and over-65s, plus 1 euro for conservation and a 3.50 euro fee.
- Hours: open daily from 10:00 (11:00 on 25 December and 1 January). Closing time varies with the season and is shown on the park’s calendar; on 18 October 2026 the park listed 10:00–18:00 as its usual hours. You cannot leave and come back in on the same ticket.
Accessibility and safety
The park’s FAQ says Bioparc is fully accessible, and OpenStreetMap tags it wheelchair accessible. Pets are not allowed. Guide and assistance dogs are, with their papers, but they cannot enter the Madagascar area or the amphitheatre exhibition, so contact the park first. Children under 14 must stay with an adult, and one adult may be responsible for at most five children. The park is smoke-free, terraces included, except in marked smoking areas. Bring a hat in summer.
Best time to visit
The park’s own advice is to come on a weekday; at weekends, Saturday and afternoons are quieter. Opening time and the first time slot are a good choice in summer heat. In autumn, check the “BIOdays” offer before you buy.
Nearby alternatives
- Torres de Serranos, 2.7 km away: the medieval city gate on the edge of the old town, along the same Turia gardens.
- Valencia Cathedral, 2.8 km away: the cathedral in the heart of the old town.
- City of Arts and Sciences, 5.5 km away: the modern museum complex further east along the Turia gardens.
- Oceanogràfic (València), 5.9 km away: the city’s large aquarium, for sea life instead of African animals.
- Albufera, 17.3 km away: the lagoon and rice fields south of the city, for birds and boat trips.
Distances are in a straight line from the park entrance.
FAQ
How much are Bioparc Valencia tickets?
From 29.50 euros for ages 13–64 and from 23.50 euros for children aged 4–12 and over-65s; under 4s go free. Buying online saves 1 euro per ticket (checked November 2026).
Is there parking at Bioparc Valencia?
Yes. The park has an underground car park; a visit of up to 10 hours costs at most 7 euros. It opens at 8:00 and closes one hour after the park.
How do I get to Bioparc Valencia by bus or metro?
EMT buses 98 and 99 stop at the door, and lines 73 and 95 stop at the Nou d’Octubre bridge. By metro, take lines 3, 5 or 9 to Nou d’Octubre, about 10 minutes’ walk away.
What time does Bioparc Valencia open?
At 10:00 every day, or 11:00 on 25 December and 1 January. Closing time changes with the season; last entry is one hour before closing.
Can I bring food into Bioparc Valencia?
No, apart from water in non-glass bottles, baby food and small snacks for young children. There is a restaurant, a cafe and snack kiosks inside.
Sources and freshness
Checked 6 November 2026 · 9 sources Show
Checked 6 November 2026. Official: Bioparc Valencia website: home (parking, autumn offer, October 2026 hours notice), tickets, FAQ (hours, rules, accessibility, food, best days), how to get there, food and drink, services and about the park (zoo-immersion, 10 hectares). Location, bus stops, bike-share station and distances: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), including the park outline. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, licences as credited.
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