Loro Parque Parrot Park

Loro Parque (Parrot Park)

It would be hard to compare the Loro Parque of today to its early beginnings back in 1972.

Originally starting with a collection of only 150 parrots, the parrot collection alone has now grown to around 3000 parrots.

In total the collection has a sample that is representative of over 300 of the world’s species of parrots many of which are under threat in their natural habitats.

Loro Parque which, for those of you that were unaware is Spanish for Parrot Park is situated on the outskirts of Puerto de la Cruz.

No longer just a parrot park Loro Parque has evolved into a first class Zoo and is Tenerife’s most popular attraction second only to Mount Teide.

With many species of animals from around the world and displays to keep the old and young alike fascinated for many hours, if you are planning to visit Loro Parque make sure you allow a whole day for your visit as there is so much to see and do.

Some of the attractions you can see at Loro Parque include the largest Penguinarium in the world which has it own built in micro climate that mimics the penguin’s natural Antarctic habitat, which is said to drop over 10 tons of man made snow a day.

For those that would prefer something more sinister then a walk under the aquarium tunnel will bring you face to face with some of the most feared hunters of the deep, Sharks, you’ll beclose enough to see the teeth of their menacing grins.

Outside in the Loro Parque main pool be sure to catch one of the other shows featuring the ever playful sea-lions and of course one of the worlds favourite mammals the dolphins.

There are also many other animals in Loro Parque ranging from alligators to tigers with a whole host in between.

Full details of the Loro Parque inhabitants can be found here at the official Loro Parque website.

For those of you interested in conservation The Fundacion Loro Parque is responsible for a majority of the conservation work. Full details can be found at the official Fundacion Loro Parque website.

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