Tenerife With Kids in 2026: Beaches, Parks and Practical Planning
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A top-rated must-see experience in Tenerife.
4.6 (5)•Zoos & Animal Parks•Puerto de la Cruz•#5 Must-see in Tenerife




Loro Parque is a full-day Puerto de la Cruz attraction, not a quick zoo detour. The park is polished, expensive and highly structured: animal habitats, tropical planting, restaurants and timed presentations all compete for the same hours.
The day works best when you arrive early, choose the presentations that matter, then move through the park without constantly doubling back. It suits families and wildlife-focused visitors who want one clear North Tenerife anchor, while travellers uncomfortable with animal shows should check the format before booking.
Loro Parque works best as a north-base day or a deliberately planned drive, not a casual south-to-north afterthought.
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Commonly mentioned by visitors.
Families and animal-focused visitors often describe Loro Parque as a polished full-day attraction rather than a simple zoo stop.
People especially praise the bird areas, penguin habitat, aquarium zones, landscaping and presentation organisation.
Clean paths, toilets, restaurants and clear routing make the park easier to manage with children than many open-ended attractions.
Tickets are expensive, so the visit makes more sense when you can give it most of the day.
Crowds build around entrance time, food areas and major presentations during holiday periods.
The animal-show format is a real decision point; some travellers will prefer nature areas or rescue-focused experiences.
Recommended reviews
Andreea Lavinia
Source: Google Maps
3 weeks ago
This place is something out of this world! To see so many beautiful and so well cared for animals all in one place is amazing! The area i loved the most was the parrots flying overhead and free and so close. All of them were so colorful and so so close. The shows that are scheduled 2 times a day are a must see! I personally loved the whale and the dolphins ones, but the parrot show was wow! For all of this shows you must go at the gate with at least 15min ahead because the spots are limited and is crowded as we could see. ⏰ I really recommend taking a full day here.
🍽️ There are lots of sports where you can buy drinks and ice cream. The big restaurant is quick service, the food is good a d the prices are more than decent.
Mariia Bolduieva
Source: Google Maps
4 weeks ago
An amazing and truly memorable zoo experience! We absolutely loved it. The variety of birds is especially impressive — seeing so many beautiful and colorful species was simply wonderful.
The dolphin and orca shows were very touching and informative. The stories shared during the shows made the experience even more special and meaningful, not just entertaining but also educational.
The territory is large and pleasant to walk around, and it’s great that there are many cafés and food spots available throughout the park, with plenty of tasty options to enjoy during the visit.
Overall, a fantastic place that left us with very positive emotions. Highly recommended!
Lilla Toth-Tatai
Source: Google Maps
2 weeks ago
Amazing park full of birds and other animals. The 4 animal shows are a must see. All the animal animators are passionate and really attached to their animals. The park is well organised, clean, there are lots of toilets and restaurants, shops inside, but also picnic areas where you can eat your own food. The exit from the Orca show and the Dolfin show is a bit hard as a lot of people need to leave the place on only two narrow exits, the sea lion and parrot shows are better located. But all 4 are amazing and funny. It is worth arriving 15-20minutes earlier to secure a good viewing spot. Most things are explained in Spanish, English and German. We spent the whole day here and almost couldn't finish seeing everything it's so big.
Oleksandr Protsenko
Source: Google Maps
a month ago
At first glance, the entrance tickets seem very expensive. But knowing how much they do to save wildlife and how much scientific research they do, how many projects they participate in, the price of the ticket is completely justified. A general ticket for an adult costs 44 euros, for locals 22 euros. In general, the park is very well made, arranged, a large number of animals. There are many cafe. The shows with orca whales, dolphins, sea lions and parrots are simply incredible! It is definitely worth visiting. It is necessary to plan shows visiting based on schedule.
Nandita V
Source: Google Maps
a month ago
Very engaging Zoo and lives up to its #1 zoo in the world title!
It is ideal to get here early to grab a parking space and it helps to have lesser crowd for a few hours at the start. They have so many many kinds of birds- parrots especially. All the enclosures are worth a visit- penguin, sharks and stingrays, bats, reefs.
We loved the show with orca and sea lions, there was a lot of crowd especially for the orcas since they have only two shows. And they are worth it.
Almost all of the park was stroller friendly, they can be left at the entrance to the shows and it was nice to see no scare of theft of any kind.
There were plenty of stalls with small eatables and plenty of restaurants too. We dined in the buffet style restaurant and it was very much worth the cost.
Arrive at opening time
The first hour is the easiest time to enter, orient yourself and see popular habitats before crowds build.
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Plan around presentations
Check the daily schedule on arrival and build the route around the shows you actually want to see.
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Move in one direction
Move through the park in one direction so walking time does not eat the day.
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Expect arena congestion
Official guidance recommends getting there a few minutes before show time, and busy days need more margin.
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Wear proper walking shoes
The park is large, mostly outdoor and easy to underestimate.
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Bring light layers
Indoor sections and shaded areas help, but the day still needs sun protection and comfortable shoes.
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Plan most of the day. The park is large, and the visit works better when you leave time for presentations, food, rest stops and walking between zones.
Advance booking is recommended in peak periods, especially if you are travelling with children or have a fixed Puerto de la Cruz day.
Yes, but pace the day. Choose the presentations that matter and build in food and rest stops rather than racing every zone.
If you are staying in town, walking, taxi or the express train can be easier than moving a car. From outside Puerto de la Cruz, plan parking or bus service in advance.
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