Barcelona Zoo
Barcelona Zoo
3.7
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Duration: 2-3 hours
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Neighbourhood: Sant Pere
How to get there
- Barceloneta • 7 min walk
- Ciutadella-Vila Olímpica • 7 min walk
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csamac
Glasgow, UK38 contributions
Dec 2024 • Couples
I try and visit the zoo in every city I visit, if they have one. Going to Barcelona Zoo was a must for me when my husband and I booked our trip. We thankfully had a lovely sunny day, and overall enjoyed our visit here. The main reason I am giving 4 rather than 5 stars is because of the lack of staff that were available around the zoo. When we were at the giraffe enclosure, some stupid obnoxious family thought it was okay that their young child had picked up some random branch with leaves from the ground, and decided to feed it to the giraffes. This genuinely enraged my husband and I. The leaves on the branch could have been poisionous to giraffes for all we know. They were standing right at the sign that explicitly said to NOT feed them, and the parents were laughing and smiling as the giraffe came to eat the branch it was being offered. They were not English speaking, as otherwise we would have immediately told them to stop. We left hoping to find a member of staff to tell immediately, but annoyingly there wasn't any staff in sight. We had to wait until we were leaving, and informed a member of staff at the gift shop who told us how he had no authority in that regard, and so he had to tell someone in security. At that point it was far too late, about 15-20 minutes had passed and the family would have moved on at that point. I sincerely hope the zoo gets more staff stationed at enclosures like this, to avoid this nonsense happening again in future
Written 14 December 2024
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Family5GetAway
St. John's, Canada332 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
The zoo is bigger than you think and easy to get turned around in, but there are maps throughout to help you. I would recommend downloading the zoo map before arriving though. There are lots of different animals to see, some quite up close. Some were in smaller enclosures than we liked, but I understand that they are undergoing renovations to improve that. We visited on a Sunday afternoon so it was fairly crowded. I would recommend avoiding the weekends if your schedule allows to avoid the bigger crowds. We were there on a very hot day, but there are very few shady places to get a respite from the sun and these were typically filled with people, so you really feel the heat after a while. Unfortunately many of the restaurants and snack areas were also closed, but we found a vending machine to get some water. I strongly recommend bringing in your own water and coming earlier in the day when it would not be as hot.
Written 30 April 2024
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laura j
21 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
The zoo is difficult to access and had the parking lot under construction and it is difficult to park in Barcelona you have to go to the port parking lot. Many of the enclosures were empty and there were no shows and we couldn't see the dolphins, big downside. The tour of the park can be done in half a day.

Written 8 May 2024
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Sonia
661 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
It is a visit that lasts about 2/3 hours, they are enough to see all the animals. From various birds, to giraffes, elephants. The felines, which I love, we got to see the tiger, the lionesses. The jaguar was hiding in the den and we couldn't see it. Too bad! Nice monkeys. Recommendation make tickets online Skip the line tickets on tiquets so you go straight to the turnstiles
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Written 26 September 2024
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D Lee L
Province of Barcelona, Spain15 contributions
May 2024 • Solo
Been many times to the zoo having lived in the city for the last 11 years. Instead of improving I feel that it has gone backwards. Many areas no longer exist or are now closed to the public.
The 7pm closing is a little deceiving in that many of the animals are put in their pens by 6.30pm leaving very little to see.
The reptile house is closed and no new temporary one is available.
All considered I feel this should be taken into account with regard to the entry fee until such time they renew the facilities and advise before people purchase.
The platform for the elephants no longer has access. You can only see them from a distance and through great metal poles. I thought the new area for them would look different.
Finally the security staff are very rude. Both at the entrance and to the insect house. We are paying customers so polite manners would be appreciated
The 7pm closing is a little deceiving in that many of the animals are put in their pens by 6.30pm leaving very little to see.
The reptile house is closed and no new temporary one is available.
All considered I feel this should be taken into account with regard to the entry fee until such time they renew the facilities and advise before people purchase.
The platform for the elephants no longer has access. You can only see them from a distance and through great metal poles. I thought the new area for them would look different.
Finally the security staff are very rude. Both at the entrance and to the insect house. We are paying customers so polite manners would be appreciated
Written 20 May 2024
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Naz H
London, UK42 contributions
May 2024 • Family
Good sized zoo with a wide variety of animals. Not many food options though and a lot of the stands and cafeterias were closed when we went. Maybe because it wasn't quite their peak season yet? It didn't feel particularly busy and we went during the may half term holiday. We managed to get half price tickets as we booked it months in advance our visit was a bargain but even at full price, when I compare it to similarly priced zoos in the UK, I think you get value for money
Written 1 June 2024
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Mahdi khademimoghadam
Tehran, Iran138 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
We visited the Barcelona Zoo in the early afternoon and found it to be a large and diverse attraction with a wide variety of species. While some animals were napping during our visit, which is to be expected at that time of day, there was still plenty to see and enjoy. The zoo’s expansive layout offers lots of different habitats and exhibits to explore. Overall, it’s a great place for animal lovers and families, just keep in mind that some animals might be resting during the hotter hours.
Written 25 August 2024
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Pagnon V
2 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
Stay in Barcelona with my 5 year old daughter.
I had hesitated following the very unpositive comments read, but, as our Inn was 10 min walk from the Zoo, I let myself be tempted. And we had a great time, from 10am to 2pm. My daughter loved it. I found the zoo very well maintained and very complete, animals, catering, games... We haven't seen the past time. We had planned to stay there only in the morning, but, we got caught up in the time. A beautiful shared moment.
I had hesitated following the very unpositive comments read, but, as our Inn was 10 min walk from the Zoo, I let myself be tempted. And we had a great time, from 10am to 2pm. My daughter loved it. I found the zoo very well maintained and very complete, animals, catering, games... We haven't seen the past time. We had planned to stay there only in the morning, but, we got caught up in the time. A beautiful shared moment.
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Written 14 July 2024
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Amsonerd
Auckland, New Zealand16 contributions
Sept 2024 • Solo
Had a few hours to kill so I popped in for a visit, not sure what to expect. Four hours later I’m pretty sure I covered all the exhibits… maybe. Lots of animals I hadn’t seen up close before such as a large Komodo dragon. Worth a visit earlier on in the day. I got in at 10:30 on a weekday and it was pleasantly uncrowded and relaxing.
Written 13 September 2024
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drabrendablasco
Cozumel22 contributions
Jun 2024 • Solo
I have read many negative reviews, however it is seen that over the years they have improved, it is true that there are still neglected places, and species that cannot be seen but that is not the fault of the enclosure, and in general they look well cared for and fed, in relation to food. The cost is within the norm, a coffee with milk, a ham and cheese sandwich is 5e and you are quite satisfied. I liked it in general

Written 5 June 2024
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Hi we are staying in castell montgri estartit how would we get to the zoo
Written 20 April 2024
Bonjour est-ce qu'il y a des vestiaires pour poser nos valises avant d'aller à l'aéroport?
Written 3 January 2024
Hi, I believe they do! There is free locker storage for luggage at the Wellington entrance of the zoo. You can find more info regarding the lockers on their website.
Written 4 January 2024
When I'm trying to buy tickets on the official website it does not let me choose a day/date. Do I need to purchase the tickets on the day I want to use them, or can I buy them in advance and use them once whenever I feel like it?
Written 9 May 2023
A weird question. Can anyone tell me if Peacocks are roaming free in the Zoo? My daughter had a huge phobia and won’t go in if so. Thanks and look forward to your replies
Written 7 September 2022
Can tourists join the ZOO CLUB? Under FAQ it mentions nothing about this, but the application does require a DNI, which is only for Spain citizens.
Written 27 June 2022
In tge applicationm it shiuld be possible yo enter a passport or your ID card , ( it should work, but I'm not sure)
Written 28 July 2022
If I buy tickets online now 50% discount before 1st March can I use them in May or do they have to be used by 1st March
Written 26 February 2020
I couldn't tell you the answer to that as I'm not 100,% sure. Ive been to the zoo in Barcelona twice and I enjoyed both times. Loads of different animals and it's only a 10 to 20 minutes walk from the beach and la ramblas.
Written 27 February 2020
What animal experience is there? Where we can touch or feed the animals ie.
Thank you
Written 21 February 2020
You can walk through the l e m a s enclosure and there are other walk through you may have too book the feeding sessions it not easy finding this zoo no signs up other side of railway track they don't seem to advertise there places of interest
Written 22 February 2020
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