Barcelona Zoo
More than a Zoo!
Barcelona Zoo is located in the Parc de la Ciutadella in the heart of the city, a stone's throw from the Born district. Considered one of the most beautiful in Spain, it has the advantage of allowing visitors to almost touch the animals thanks to its open fences. Created in 1892, the zoo houses about 2000 animals of 300 different species. It is also famous for its 1300 trees, plants and flowers of 332 different botanical varieties. It is therefore a journey in a rich fauna and nature that you will make by visiting it.
Barcelona Zoo Tickets - Prices and information
Barcelona Zoo Ticket
More than a Zoo..
More than a Zoo, it is a biodiversity park and an educational center for children. Barcelona Zoo is located in the Parc de la Ciutadella in the heart of the city. Considered one of the most beautiful in Spain, it has the advantage of allowing visitors to almost touch the animals thanks to its open fences.
Zoo + Aquarium
Kids will love it!
This combined ticket allows you to visit two of the city's most popular attractions at the best price. The Barcelona Zoo for a wonderful outdoor walk in the heart of the Catalan capital and not far from there, the spectacular Aquarium, simply the largest in Europe on the theme of the Mediterranean.
Barcelona Zoo opening hours :
The zoo is open every day of the week, all year round except on the afternoon of Christmas Day:
- From January 1st to March 18th: 10am-5.30pm
- From March 19 to May 15: 10am-7pm
- From May 16 to September 15: 10am-8pm
- From 16 September to 29 October: 10am-7pm
- From October 30 to December 31: 10am - 5:30pm
- December 25: 10am-12pm
The ticket offices close 30 minutes before the zoo closes.
The zoo can be visited in 4 hours if you want to take full advantage of it.
The zoo is fully wheelchair accessible.
Barcelona Zoo visit in video
How to get Barcelona Zoo?
Barcelona Zoo is located next to El Born district in the Parc de la Ciutadella. You can walk easily from el Born to the parc and the zoo. There are two access points: one through the Ciutadella Park and the other along Wellington Street, next to Passeig de Circumval - lació ( ring-road).
From other areas of the city you can get there:
- By Metro : L1 Marina and Arc de Triomf / L4 Barceloneta and Ciutadella
- By Bus : D20, H14, H16, V21, V27
- By Tram : Ciutadella - Vila Olímpica (T4)
- By Train - Renfe : Arc de Triomf and Estació de França
- By Hop on Hop Off Barcelona Bus : Red line stop at Zoo
Where is Barcelona Zoo ?
Address : Parc de la Ciutadella s/n, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
Website: Barcelona Zoo
Phone: +34 937 065 656
What to see in Barcelona Zoo ?
The animals of the Barcelona Zoo
The visit to this zoological park, which covers almost 14 hectares, is organized along a route that reproduces as closely as possible the natural habitat of the animals that live there. The zoo boasts, for example, its facilities and habitats specially adapted to wild animals: some are free but separated from visitors by large ditches, others in cages but always very easily observed.
It should be noted that you can also rent a small electric car to drive around at your own pace or if you are a person with reduced mobility.
Barcelona Zoo Map
Map of the different areas to visit at Barcelona Zoo
Children Activities
Barcelona Zoo offers many activities for children:
- The discovery workshop of the farm where the youngest ones will be able to familiarize themselves with animals and touch rabbits, hens, pigs, sheep and even see very closely the "Burro català" or the "Ruc català", that is to say the Catalan donkey which is not only a breed of donkey native on Catalonia but also a Catalan symbol, unlike the bull, the Spanish symbol. There is no age to become a Catalanist ;-).
This workshop lasts two hours and starts every day at 10:00 am.
- Another workshop for children, proposes to choose an animal and to go in a group to discover it in the zoo... Every day at 10:00 am
Barcelona Zoo FAQ
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Can children visit the Barcelona Zoo alone?
Only children over 13 years old can visit the Barcelona zoo alone. Children under 13 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
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Can we feed or touch the animals at Barcelona Zoo?
It is strictly forbidden to feed or touch the animals in the zoo or to behave disrespectfully towards animals.
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Can we take pictures at the Barcelona Zoo?
Yes, you can take pictures of the animals at the Barcelona Zoo only if they are for private, non-commercial use. For professional photographers, an authorization must be requested in advance.
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Can we smoke at the Barcelona Zoo?
Yes, you can smoke in Barcelona Zoo, areas provided for this purpose are clearly indicated, the rest of the zoo is in practice non-smoking or smoking free.
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What are the bans specific to the Barcelona Zoo?
As in all zoo, it is necessary to respect some safety rules such as not crossing the barriers, read carefully the information specific to each zone of the zoo, understand that some zones are limited in number of visitors and therefore wait for its turn. All these details are very well indicated and do not hinder the good visit of the zoo.
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Can we visit the Barcelona Zoo with a pet?
No pets are not allowed in the Barcelona Zoo. Only guide dogs are allowed with the presentation of official documents.
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Where to park next to Barcelona Zoo ?
Closest car parks next to Barcelona Zoo are :
- B:SM Wellington Zoo - Trias Fargas, 19.
- B:SM Litoral Port - Avinguda del Litoral, 34.
- B:SM Parc de Recerca Biomèdica - Trias Fargas, 19.
- Estació de França - ADIF - Marquès d’Argentera.
- B:SM Marina Port - Marina, 13-17.
To book your car park online - at the best price - please access this page: Barcelona car Parking
Tickets FAQ - All about your tickets to visit Barcelona
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What does a 100% mobile ticket mean?
A 100% mobile ticket simply means that your ticket - which you will receive by email just after your purchase - will be - in its electronic form (PDF) - sufficient to enable you to make your visit with your smartphone or tablet. All you have to do is present it at the checkpoint. A simple scan will allow you to make your visit.
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Can I print my ticket?
You can of course print your ticket if you don't have a smartphone, a tablet or if you simply prefer this option. Upon receipt of the confirmation email, simply print the PDF of the ticket. Then just present your printed ticket at the checkpoint.
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What does a 100% skip the line ticket mean?
A 100% skip the line ticket means that the ticket in question allows you to enter the place you want to visit in Barcelona without queuing, for example at the ticket office. All you have to do is present your ticket directly at the entrance. This way, you won't lose any time on your day of discovery.
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What's included with this ticket?
On this same page or on the ticket reservation page - the services included with the purchase of your ticket are systematically indicated. See the "Included" or “Inclusions” section for details.
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Why do I have to specify a date when buying a ticket?
When you are asked to specify the date of your visit, it is because the monument or service you have chosen to visit also requests it. Most of the time, this date allows tourist sites to limit the number of visitors and therefore to make the visits more fluid. Please note that if you are not asked to specify the time of your visit, this means that you can arrive at any time to visit the site - while respecting the visiting hours of the site in question.
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Why do I have to specify a date and time when purchasing a ticket?
Same as before, but here in addition to the date - the monument or service you have chosen to visit - also asks you to specify the time you wish to visit. Once again it is a matter of limiting the number of visitors so that your visit is as pleasant as possible.
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With a ticket - date and time requested - do I have to arrive at the exact time or can I be a little late for my visit?
On the ticket that you will receive by email after your purchase, it is normally specified how much time - in addition to the scheduled time - you are granted in order not to lose your visit. Please note, for example, that a visit to Park Güell entitles you to entry 30 minutes after the stated time. The Sagrada Familia ticket indicates a time slot of 15 minutes. It is therefore important to respect this time slot. If the ticket does not specify a time slot, then the timetable must be respected.
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Why are we talking about combined tickets?
We talk about combined tickets in some of our offers when they offer, for example, two places to visit in Barcelona. The ticket itself is not combined. It is two separate tickets that we combine to make a more economical and attractive offer. You will receive these two tickets by email. As they are separate you can use them according to your preference when the tickets are open or according to the dates and times you choose.
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How to benefit from a discount for example according to age or for students?
When purchasing your ticket, discounts are always indicated when available. For example, there are regular discounts for children in different age groups, ranging from free for very young children to discounts for seniors over 65 years of age. Discounted tickets for students are indicated in the same way.
Don't forget your proof of discounts - identity card, student card... - to be shown during your visit to Barcelona.
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What are the means of payment for the tickets?
To pay online your tickets to visit Barcelona, are accepted the classic means of payment used worldwide such as: Visa, Mastercard, Alipay, iDeal, GiroPay or Paypal.
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What is the difference between tours and tickets?
The difference between tours and tickets is that both types of tickets allow you to visit the main monuments of the city with a guide who speaks your language for the tours (or guided tours) or by yourself with the tickets. You can find the guided tours and tickets in our section: Barcelona Tours
