Menorca Zoo
Loc de Menorca
Menorca's Zoo - Loc de Menorca
Has grown from a small 'farm animals project' into a delightful place for young and older to get close to an expanding range of animals learn about Menorca's native Plants,animals inluding more exotic animals in very pleasant surroundings. The zoo area can be visited in 2 hours at a fast pace or 4 hours plus at a slower pace. You can come out for refreshments/toilets ( for hand washing etc ) and go back in as you wish.
What to expect?
The zoo is about education, close contact , introducing Menorcans to their native and non native animals.The zoo is all thoughtfully and well presented within surroundings that showcase Menorca's own landscape, plants and native animals. Do not expect Elephants and Tigers. The zoo rehabilitates apes giving them a better life for those who cannot be returned to the wild.
Highlights - what's special?
Zoo is small scale but this means all the safe animals are in open enclosures and close up for smaller children plus the zoo grounds are well done, interesting with lot's of shading. Oh and there's a youngsters mini spalsh parc and play areas included in the Ticket!
Menorca Zoo Visitors Good to Know
Menorca Zoo tickets
On arrival? - The ticket offices will close 2 hours before the closing time of the ZOO.
Menorca Zoo Discounts
Buying tickets direct online ( 10% discounts ) and all the money goes to the animals welfare - Advance bookings Menorca Zoo tickets
Menorca Zoo Prices
| Age Group | Ticket per Person |
|---|---|
| 3 - 12 | 9'50 € |
| 13 -64 | 15'50 € |
| 65 and Over | 9'50 € |
Menorca Zoo Opening Times
Menorca Zoo is closed November to mid/ end of March Open during Fiesta dates
| Months | Times | Days |
|---|---|---|
| April | 10 - 18 h | Tue - Sun + holidays |
| May , June | 10 - 18 h | Every day |
| July , August | 10 - 19 h | Every day |
| September | 10 - 18 h | Every day |
| October | 10 - 18 h | Every day |
Menorca Zoo - Animal Contact
The emphasis is on close encounters with the animals but without distressing them or changing their natural behaviours. The zoo features several themed walk through enclosures where the featured animals are free to roam around ( Eg Australia, Lemur Woods,Aviaries,Wetlands ).
There is a farm goats area, and late afternoons the keepers bring out animals so visitors ( in particular children ) can have close contact experiences with them, stroking and touching them - even the snakes.
The Lemurs are so funny to see snoozed out then they wake up towards evening.....
Menorca Zoo Facilities
Oustide of the zoo entrance area there is an indoor and outdoor bar-cafeteria with playareas ( trampoline ) for small children offering resonable prices, toilets and a souvenir shop with Menorca themed items and assorted animal toys.
Mini spash zones, Life size plastic animals for family photos!
Inside the main zoo area ( ticket required ) there is a shaded picnic area for enjoying your own food
Children's Play Area
The little ones can have some fun in their own dedicated play area. From a zip line to a castle slide, swings to a suspension bridge, there is lots of fun to be had. Lifesize animal reproductions with its Kangaroo, horse foal, Seal, Hippo, and the massive Crocodile Holiday Photos anyone?.
Zoo Animals to see
Species:
- Various small Monkeys( Marmosets,Velvet Monkey, Macacs,Tamarins)
- Emus,Wallabies
- Reptiles: Terrapins,Giant tortoises,Pythons,Caimens
- Silver Lemurs,Red Lemur
- Deer,Prairie Dogs,Coatie Mundi,Donkeys,Porcupines,Lamas
- Birds - Pheasants,Finches,Ostriches,Parrot
- Native Menorcan - Horses,Cattle and Wildfowl and wild tortoise ( Mallorcan Pigs ) , Fish
Menorca Zoo age groups
Young children can delight in the smaller animals such as the tiny monkeys, cute Pararie dogs, rabbits, the baby goats and little Falabella horses
Older Children, can enjoy close encounters with the Lemurs,Horses and Ponies, Snakes and Birds of prey - plus everyone loves the goats!
Splashparc and gift shop with cuddly animals - which all HELP support the Zoo!
Menorca Zoo - How to get there
It's possible from your beach resort / location by Bus,Car or Taxi - Organised tours can make you rush :-(
Loc de Menorca Zoo Guide everything plus location map
Zoo Bus stop is L'Argentina ( slip road off the ME-1 main Road )
Bus routes that stop at Zoo are 01,32,51 & 71
Menorca Zoo Map
Courtesy of Lloc De Menorca Zoo
Menorca Aquarium and Dolphin shows
Menorca DOES NOT have any tourist Aquariums. Dolphins as they should, can be seen in the wild if you are in the right spot but there are NO dolphin watching boat trips.