Palmitos Park Maspalomas Gran Canaria

The Zoological Palmitos Park Maspalomas Gran Canaria is one of those activities you have to do at least one time while on holiday in Gran Canaria. If you live here, like us, you will probably go at least once or twice per year, usually when friends or family are visiting the island. It is a really peaceful experience looking at the animals in the lush gardens and valleys of the park. There are several shows, like bird shows, dolphin show, and a parrot show you should not miss while there. You will probably need at least 4 hours to see it all. You can take sandwiches along or simply eat at one of the restaurants or stands.

Palmitos Park

4.5

Based on 13096 reviews

Pamela S

16:03 16 Aug 23

Amazing day out, even though the weather was 49c the day we were there. The only advice is to take extra drinks and snacks as the prices are very expensive!!The Dolphin show was fantastic and very well trained. Staff were lovely.

Megan Henry

14:49 15 Aug 23

absolutely beautiful park. we booked tickets through our hotel and got a €3 discount per person and our 2 year went free.the dolphin show was amazing! there were many seats available and lots of shading. we also saw the birds of prey show and i got to catch an eagle on my arm. however there was no shading for this show so it got quite hot sat in the 90°F weather.this park does require tons of walking so be prepared for that. expect to spend at least 4-5 hours here especially if you are with young children.

Rebecca Hollingsworth (Bec Mag Hol)

15:34 01 Aug 23

It was a beautiful last day of our holiday, and we paid the extra €150.00 for the dolphin Experience. Sadly I couldn't see the children in the water but the photos were wonderful.The price was 3 for €25.00 and €5.00 each afterwards. We also got photos taken with parrots, it was such a great family experience.The dolphin show was wonderful and you could see how much the trainers really cared and respected them, it was lovely to see their relationship.We ate in the steak restaurant and shared pizza which was delicious, with cool Cola, exactly what we needed.Lots of photo opportunities and animals to see in a leisurely walk around the park.So happy, thank you!

Family Bergmann

19:27 27 Jul 23

We loved it that is so unexpectedly green. The surrounding green is well designed. We loved the birds of prey show. The lead is so funny. The dolphin show is a blast. The snacks sold in the dolphin show are expensive. Generally the tickets are not cheap for what they offer. We found it very clean. The toilets are specifically clean in comparison to similar places. Credit to the cleaning personnel.

Mylo Watson

14:57 26 Jul 23

The entrance to the park is very easy, yet the park is quite far away from most things so it will cost a bit in a cab or just get one of the busses. The queue times where not long at all to get in and very quickly got us in. When you arrive make sure to check the timings for the shows as some are one after the other. Be very prepared to do some hilly walking and overpaying on food. The dolphin show is amazing and so are the birds of prey (some of the birds do like to do their own thing). Nonetheless it was a great day out. Remember to pack a lot of water hats food and sun cream for the shows as there not under shade.

Dion Postema

19:30 10 Jul 23

Palmitos Park is a gem of a zoo that offers a delightful and spacious environment. The collection of beautiful and exotic animals is truly unique, providing a rare sighting opportunity. The shows are entertaining and educational, making the €35 entrance fee well worth it. It's a top recommendation for your holiday, offering 5-7 hours of fun and a fantastic backdrop for stunning photographs. Don't miss the chance to experience Palmitos Park—it's an unforgettable adventure!

Michelle Clarke

17:04 10 Jul 23

Brilliant park, very well laid out with places to get out of the sun/heat. Lovely seeing the animals. The Dolphin show was my favourite part of the park oh and the Birds of Prey.We ate in the restaurant and the food was good with friendly staff 😋My only complaint would be the busy service No.70 from Global Buses, an absolute disgrace.

Frederick “Fred G” Glaser

00:02 08 Jul 23

Amazing animal park that surprised me with the quality of the layout and variety. Make sure you go to the aviary show and the dolphins show. Brilliant day out and one I will remember fondly for a long time.

Imogen Smith

08:06 03 Jul 23

One of the best places I’ve ever visited. I thought €35 was expensive, but once you go, it’s completely worth the price. We saw the dolphin show which was exceptional - they care so much for them. We also saw the exotic bird show which was amazing. The scenery is beautiful with lots of plants to look at. The staff are super friendly. The highlight was the photo with the parrots! Yes the drinks are expensive, but I think the price is fine considering it could be more.I would recommend this to anyone considering going.

Vladislav Nimerenco

07:45 29 Jun 23

Very good park with real and beautiful dolphins and birds shows (comparing with Loro Park), reach collection of animals. The area is very green and lots of shadow, if you come with kids. No regrets we were there.PS: we bought combined tickets with Aqualand, it's cheaper

Пафнутий Залипако

08:23 17 Jun 23

"Worth a special visit"Very cozy and atmospheric. Closest experience with animals I remember,. All park is green and full of shade - we were comfortable during the all +31C day.Shows are very good, you can tell staff loves their wild friends.You can see all in half a day rush but I strongly recommend to plan the whole day for a calm relaxing visit.

Yves Vandewoude

14:15 27 May 23

We visited this park with two small children, aged 4 and 2. Both kids were allowed entry free of charge.The park itself is definitely worth a visit. It is easily reachable by car (a 20 minute drive from Maspalomas). The selection of animals is rather limited (don't expect elephants, tigers or lions) but they have a magnificent selection of beautiful birds and beautiful aquaria. You can come close to the animals in their free flight zones. The butterfly zone is fun with little children, and the dolphin show was very nicely executed and fun to watch.The difference with most other animal parks is that the animal enclosures are nicely integrated in the environment. The surrounding nature is omnipresent.The only "bad point" are the fairly expensive food options.It is best to come relatively early so you get to see some of the animal shows as well.Overall worth the trip if you have little children.

shaun coyle

19:14 08 May 23

Palmitos park definitely exceeded my expectations, although at first there may not seem like a lot of animals to see, my opinion changed throughout the park, obviously it was going to be different to a zoo you'd visit in England.The shows that are on throughout the day make it all worthwhile and definitely great value for money. Just hope the eagle that wouldn't return finally did 😅.The dolphin show is also a great watch with all staff and entertainers doing a fantastic job.Reasonable price for photos with a dolphin too which I wish I had paid for.Would recommend if you are in Gran Canaria

Kristel Goldsmith

17:48 28 Apr 23

We went to Palmitos Park and I was rather disappointed in comparison to other zoos on the canaries.Beautiful orchids in the orchid garden.I enjoyed the dolphins, definitely go to both shows if you have time as they are different shows.The road travelling in is a bit hairy in places.The signage could be better.Large car park.Lots of toilets.Great restaurant, reasonable priced meals.The gift shop is expensive.

Martyn

16:59 25 Apr 23

An amazing day out. You must see the free birds and dolphin shows!! An absolute must or you would be missing out hugely. The scenery is amazing, the staff are friendly, plenty of toilets, spots where you could buy a meal, a gift shop and a few kiosks. The staff went out of their way to give the kids a moment to remember. Hard to have an experience like it anywhere else!!

Arkadiusz Szadkowski

09:56 09 Apr 23

Park is located in valley on outskirts of urban areas. Getting there takes a bit time and is via narrow and winding roads.The visit for family 2+2 costed 122 euro and is only worth 5⭐️ if you will manage to see the shows.So make sure to plan your visit and adjust to show’s schedule! That’s is the main attraction.Park is well maintained and staff is friendly. We were visiting it second time and maybe will visit again in future.Negatives:- Don’t eat in the restaurant there, you will be disappointed or 🤢 I recommend take a lunch box with you.- There is very poor cellular and mobile data signal in the valley- There is a bit too much commercial push to buy/pay extra for photos, toys etc.

Sofia Christodoulou

19:04 26 Oct 22

LOVE LOVE LOVE this zoo! It was massive and we spent nearly 5 hours there!! So much to see and different shows on at different times! The dolphin show was amazing! Such talented and amazing creatures!! You can tell their animals are well cared for and happy! There was lots of restaurants also but we didn’t eat there! They also had an aquarium and a butterfly house! I recommend buying tickets before hand as it is cheaper!

Alina Cupa

22:47 16 Oct 22

This was a very nice experience for us, there was no line at the tiket office, plenty of room to park the car and the place - huge! We didn’t watch the dolphin and the birds shows (it was too much for us, we old :] ) however the stroll was something else. We found different species of birds, some more curious than others, a diversity of fish, the orchid garden was lovely (i love orchids so for me it was heaven), the butterfly garden was also heaven (i also love butterflies, you can probably tell :]), butterflies were literally crashing into you (one or two actually bumped into me and they were pretty large!), crocodiles, snakes, mammals of all kinds! This is a great place to create holiday memories. I recommend it for everyone!

Dorottya Török

22:20 01 Aug 22

Fantastic park in Gran Canaria. If you hire a car 15 minutes drive from Maspalomas. The park is in the mountains so only recommend well experienced drivers otherwise use taxi or bus ( both reasonable price )We stayed 5 hours but can easily spend more time.Be prepared a comfortable shoes and clothes lots of walk up and down on the hill.Highly recommend Birds of Pray and Dolphins show.Birds of pray show there is no shelter so take a hat, suncream and plenty of drinks with you. Dolphins show perfectly in the shades.Food and drink price is the same like every other tourist spots but queue is quite long.Plenty of bench so you can sit and ate your own pack lunch.You can have a photo with dolphins, eagles or parrots for a bit extra money.Overall highly recommend and fantastic memory for our family !

Olivia Cavicchioni

20:57 10 Jun 22

Brilliant day out, worth every penny! Fantastic bird show and dolphin show was great! Staff very friendly and welcoming! Very hilly so I’d advise comfy footwear. Lots of different animals to see. Food is quite pricey but very good quality and tasty! Perfect day out for all the family.

Lianne Nash

07:41 09 Jun 22

Brilliant visit. Place is beautiful and well looked after. No stinky zoo smell. Shows we're fabulous. And such amazing surroundings. Loved it especially the giant beers. Gift shop well priced something for all budgets.

Steve Cockram

18:11 26 May 22

Honestly cannot fault this place. The eagle bird of prey show was fantastic and they are let free to roam the valleys until they decide to come back. Dolphin show was superb. The animals are very well looked after. It's position in the mountains looking down a valley is so beautiful. Would definitely go again.

Nina Wawryszuk

16:26 20 May 22

Very nice place for a solo trip, couples, families... Everybody will find something for themselves to entertain. Clean, beautiful place, nice and helpful stuff. A lot of spots to sit and relax. Animals looked looked healthy, you can see that people care about them. I loved the dolphin show! It's amazing how the dolphin coaches communicated with those smart animals! Very entertaining! Also the Birds of prey show - beautiful animals showed in spectacular show.

Shasha Yu

20:24 17 Mar 22

Amazing park in Gran Canaria with lots of local animals, a big variety of birds with very interesting bird shows in the mountainous areas. dolphin shows are also very entertaining. It’s perfect for family day out. A really fun and lonely experience. Definitely should visit if you are at the island and love animals 🙂

David Doldan

13:24 28 Feb 22

As a zoo, I thought it was a neat and clean park with a landscape around the park that was one of the best I've seen. I think that some animals could have more space because the truth is that in the zoo I think there is space that is not used since they do not have a large number of animals. I would give the dolphin show a 5 out of 10, the best thing about the zoo is the bird of prey show I had never seen anything like it very well executed a 9 out of 10 . I found the butterfly area very difficult to see some. And the rest of the things in the zoo I think they can improve a lot. The best and if you like birds you can not miss the visit for the rest as I said before they can improve

Eve S

15:45 26 Jan 22

Very difficult for a person in poor shape, but doable. The exotic birds show requires you to climb back up to the highest point and that was not going to happen. The birds of prey and dolphins were amazing and well worth the trek, though! If you buy your tickets online, you should download them to your phone because while my internet connection was fine my friend lost hers completely.Also you should consider taking lunch with you and eating it between the birds of prey and dolphins. There are many places on the way to sit and eat.

Emily Hannon-Luijbregts

19:53 26 Dec 21

Really enjoyable day out. We could easily spend 4-5 hrs there with the different live displays. You can really see the ecological factor/learning that goes on with the animals and it's really nice to see the handlers with such passion for their animals.Would recommend the birds of prey show.All toilets had a baby change and were clean. Good gift shop which serves ice cream.We had a hire car but there is also a bus directly from Maspalomas.Restaurant is priced similar to the tourist locations but was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the food (specifically the burger).

Mark Gilmour

19:41 24 Nov 21

A great day out, especially for the amazing birds of prey show. I don't agree with the reviews suggesting the animals are badly treated as they all seemed well cared for to me. The dolphin show was fantastic but I do feel a bit unhappy about these wonderful, highly intelligent creatures being kept in captivity even in the favourable environment here. Only full meals were available in the main restaurant on my visit as the snack bar was drinks only for some reason.

Mike Hanna

19:38 22 Nov 21

Can add up to an expensive day outIf you choose to go for a dolphin experience (don't call it 'swimming with dolphins') then it can be expensive. If you were do this, then try and get an afternoon slot. If you book far enough in advance you can get to be part of the main show. The morning is busier with the stand crowded with people. We did it in the afternoon and there was only about a third of half as many people there. We paid for the ninety euro dolphin experience, and as there were fewer people doing it then our son and daughter were asked if they wanted to be part of the show! :)I can't help feeling though, that no matter how well looked after the animals and dolphins are (and you could tell the staff love their jobs and care for the animals), they don't have enough room. There was one lone wallaby in a compound by itself. I'm kinda thinking it was completely bored. A lot of the dolphins' fins were drooping to one side, which is apparently due to them not having as much room to swim about as they would have in the wild. So as much as my kids enjoyed it, I'm not sure I would want to go again.

Izabella Tari

20:17 16 Nov 21

The "bird show" was nice.I definitely suggest to increase the size of the monkey's territory.The female one shows certain behaviour disorders. She has been sitting next to the tree and hitting her back to the tree. Or she does this next to the wall also. Visible on her back's fur.Please also check the parrots. Some of them are not in a good shape. It can be the lack of sunshine and/or vitamins.Ensure bigger Caves for the bigger birds.The dolphins.I have never visited such kind of shows ever. This was the 1st and the last time also.Definitely they're the main attraction.And DO NOT NE AFRAID to write it out in bold letters "don't touch the glass", "silence please, Do not make a noise" etc.

Aleksandra Kalczynska

16:55 26 Oct 21

Both the Bird of prey and the dolphin shows were excellent. We took bus number 45 from near out hotel in Maspalomas, return was €8.80 for 2 people. We also had lunch at the restaurant and it was reasonably priced. Lots of lovely animals to see.

Ruth Hoey

15:42 28 Sep 21

Great day out, we got a taxi out & back. Was very handy. Park itself is extremely enjoyable. Our wee girl especially loved the Dolphins & fishes. Well worth visiting if your in the area.

keith egan

04:35 07 Sep 21

Definitely worth a visit with the kids. The trail brings you up a hill to see the birds of prey show and then head down to the dolphin show, exotic birds and aquarium. If you get there early (when it opens) you can comfortably get to see everything on the way upto the birds of prey show which is definitely worth a visit. Grab a snack at the kiosk on the way up. The shop at the top is closed at the moment. The only problem is at the top there is no shade so can be very hot especially for young kids. Once the show is over you can head down to the restaurant area which is beside the exotic birds and dolphin show. €20 to have a picture taken with the dolphin and if you haven't booked it already you can get it directly after the show.

Tana Rulkova

21:15 26 Aug 21

This is an amazing place to visit with your friends or family if you want to experience a great natural park! Make sure to plan at least 3 hours or more for your visit as there is so much to see! The park has plenty of animals with a heavy focus on birds and dolphins. Both - the dolphins and the birds' show are definitely WORTH the visit just on its own. Everything else in the park is just extra. Nature is gorgeous as you make your way up to the outside theater where the bird show takes place. There is an amazing view and a great place to hang out with a self-serve soda station (PourMySoda), so you don't have to wait in line to get a drink, simply pay and pay thanks to a QR code. I love this efficiency!Near the pool with dolphins is a beautiful butterfly house and a great restaurant with a ton of options, everything from healthier salads all the way to pizza and of course, also goodies like ice cream and beer! Have a blast!

Liv Benson

16:43 10 Aug 21

Visited here with my 11 and 5 year old daughters, I paid €270 for the dolphin experience which included 1 photo per person petting a dolphin, educational information about the dolphins and how they're trained. The additional photos cost €50 to buy but this is optional. It was an expensive day but other than tickets to purchase you could bring your own picnic, take your own photos and there are 3 free shows on you could go to (birds of prey, exotic birds and dolphin show). I thought they had a good range of animals to look at. The staff were clearly very knowledgeable about the animals and showed great care for them. I would recommend.

Karlo Vugrek

05:49 08 Aug 21

Wonderful park to visit. Birds of prey show was spectacular. There is also a dolphin show which is very nice to see. I recommend visiting the park to everyone. It is worth every cent

Julia.likes.horses

06:26 03 Aug 21

I could easily write a dictation here about this park. It's a really great park. I probably liked dolphins the most. I love all animals, but how smart they are. There were also cacti. Which I appreciate.😂🌵

Franco Dujardin

21:19 15 Jul 21

Great park, loved the shows and all the animals! Only four stars because the entry fee is quite high, or at least student prices would be appreciated. (Also beware of the limited bus schedules)

Abhishek Nair

21:38 05 Jun 21

The location makes the entire experience feel so natural. You get to have some real close interactions with a lot of exotic birds. The dolphin park is of course their main attraction. I would recommend anyone visiting Gran Canaria to visit this place at least once.

Krystian Tonew

13:25 11 Jan 21

One of the best type of animal parks with lots of freedom and natural surrounding. Dolphin and eagles' show highly recommended. Road to it - well done despite being in the mountain. Price is quite high though, more than well-established and famous places in Europe. Recommended visit.

Roland Strauch

16:18 18 Sep 20

Wonderful, exiting and beautiful. Worth every cent,

R S

21:23 10 Aug 20

animal cages seem small to me, but are clean. Mainly birds. Dolphin show was nice. We had an enjoyable 5 hours with 2 toddlers.