Fun-Filled Escapades: The Ultimate Guide to Theme Parks in Madrid, Spain

If you are travelling to Madrid and are looking for some fun activities for kids, then the theme parks, amusement park, fun fairs, depending on what you call them are all a great way to spend a day and have some fun with the kids in Madrid. Especially on the hotter days of the year where you don´t really want to be going for long walks its great to have all the fun for the day concentrated in one area.

Madrid has a number of amusements parks and fun fairs and we have visited them all many times. We even used to buy a yearly pass at a cost of appx 100 euros and go to one of the amusements parks in Madrid at least once every weekend. Among the amusements parks are the Parque de Attracciones, the Warner park Madrid, the Zoo Aquarium Madrid and Faunia Madrid. I will do my best to give you enough info on each one so you can make the best decision and include any savings where possible.

The Best Amusements parks and Fun Fairs in Madrid

Parque de Atracciones de Madrid (The main amusement park in Madrid)

The parque de atracciones Madrid has been open to the public since 1969 and is Madrid official amusement park. It is located in Casa de Campo spread over a 20 hectare park and has a total of 36 rides. There are 7 rollercoasters and 3 rides where you are bound to get a little wet, and this is a blessing on a hot day.

As with all amusement parks, it can get busy here, but as the park is quite easily accessible via all modes of transport, and the prices are not through the roof, the queues tend to be quite reasonable reasonable.

The park is divided into 4 areas. Maquinismo, Naturaleza, Nickelodeon land and Tranquility, each with its own unique theme. Lets go in to a little more detail so you know what to expect when you get to the amusement park.

Maquinismo

Maquinismo, the area where you can experience the most adrenaline and excitement in the Parque de Atracciones de Madrid. The rides in this section of the park are for the thrill seekers.  You can have fun while you get wet on the Aserradero (Log Ride), and from La Lanzadera you can safely launch yourself into the void and possibly your lunch too.

The height requirements in this section of the amusement park range from 110cm to 135cm depending on the ride. There are also a lot of restaurants and kiosks around but we will get in to the food a bit later.

Naturaleza

As per its name (translates to Nature), this section of the amusement park is designed around the aspects of Nature and outdoors. You can run the rapids in a giant rubber dingy with your friends and family, go up on the old rickety wooden rollercoaster aptly named ¨TNT¨, as when you get off it feels like a bomb went of inside your head after all the rattling, and there are also some smaller, softer rides for the smaller kids. Oh they also have a 4d cinema in this section so if you have the time, the kids will love this one, and you get to take a loaf off your feet.

The height requirements in this section range from none (for the 4d cinema) up to 110cm for the larger rides. The rides here are softer and more suitable for family rides together as opposed to the Maquinismo section which has the higher and faster rides. I you are going to be in Madrid around xmas time, there is a meet and greet with the three wise men that takes place between the 26th of December up until the 5th of January.

Nickelodeon Land

If you have younger kids, or you are just and old kid yourself, Nickelodeon Land is definitely the most popular attraction for kids at the theme park. They have areas like Sponge Bob´s bikini bottom where kids can splash about in the water and interact with a little water park. There are bumper cars just for kids, a Dora the explorer adventure ride among a few other soft rides for the smaller kids whilst at the park.

There are also a number of shows you can participate in and get a few photos with some of todays most beloved cartoon characters, and they are all included in the admission price of the park so no sneaky hidden charges. In total there are over 10 rides for kids in this section of the park.

Tranquility

One of the calmer parts of the amusement park with large open spaces and plenty of places to sit down. One of the coolest rides here is the Jungle ride, where you get to take a ride on a log boat that moves at a pretty slow pace and go through a mock up of a jungle with trees, animals, the whole shebang.

There is also a zeppelin ride that takes you around a lot of the park, really cool to get a birds eye view, a virtual simulator ride, and my least but kids favorite ride, the star flyer. A tower with swings attached to it that takes you up to 80m in height and reach speeds of up to 70km/h. I´m good with all sorts of rollercoasters, and drops, but the spinning around one really throws me off and at the same time is the favorite ride for others, so whatever floats your boat I guess.

Then there is the walking dead experience (tickets sold as an add on), the apocalypse and the zombie escape which are pretty cool attractions at the theme park if you are there in the evening when its not so bright out.

Can you enter the theme park with food?

They have really good picnic areas with tables at the theme park, and you are allowed to take your own food in, so this is a great option if you don´t want to spend too much money on lunch. You can either pre make all your snacks and load a bag up, or stop by at a supermarket on your way, grab a loaf of sliced bread and some fillings, a few snacks and you are good to go. Always be sure to take a bottle of water with you, and you can refill this with the fountains spread out all over the park.

What shows and at what time?

There are a large number of shows all around the park, and you can see an up to date schedule here.

What are the opening hours?

The opening hours of the amusement park vary depending on the time of the year and the day, but you can check out the timetable here

How to get to the theme park in Madrid?

Getting to the park using all forms of transport is pretty easy as the theme park is very conveniently located in Casa de Campo.

If you are travelling here by car, the most common approach is to take the M-30 motorway towards Badajoz, and come off at the exit marked Parque de Atracciones / Casa de Campo exit. The signs to the theme park are clearly marked, and with a little help from your sat nav you should have no trouble finding the park.

If travelling using the metro, you just need to find your way to Line 10, get off at Batan station and you will be just 50m away from the entrance to the theme park.

If you like the buses, and want to get a little more sightseeing on your way to the park, you can get the 33 bus from Principe Pio, the 65 bus from Plaza Jacinto Benavente or the 55 bus from Atocha.

Are there discounted tickets for the Amusement Park in Madrid?

Like most other countries, you can find discount codes for the amusement park on cereal boxes, discount pamphlets you pick up at the airport or bus stations, or a search online may bring you to a few pages with some codes that may or may not work, but the best way to get a guaranteed discounted ticket is to purchase your ticket prior and not at the gate. Tickets you buy at the gate are always quite a bit more expensive, and you cannot use any discount codes at this point.

You can purchase your discounted tickets here at a third off the gate price guaranteed.

Warner Park Madrid

This one takes a little bit of travel to get to, but its the largest amusement park in Madrid and in Spain. I have had countless amazing days here with my family and a great day awaits you too if you decide to pay the park a visit. The park has been open since 2002 and there are 33 main attractions.

The park is really well designed and has great themes throughout, and the jewel of the park on a hot day is the Warner Beach covering an area of 30.000 square metres. Throughout the day there are also shows, parades and a number of other activities. At the end of every evening, there is an amazing laser light show cast over the giant fountain at the center of the park, not to be missed.

Warner Park Madrid is located just 30km from the center of Madrid in San Martin de la vega and one of the main destination for visitors wanting to have a little adrenaline fueled fun, or if you just need a day to have a ton of fun with the kids so you can tire them out for later when you put your feet up.

There are 5 main areas of the park each with their own unique theme. Hollywood Boulevard, Cartoon Village, Old West Territory, DC Super Heroes World and Movie World Studios.

Hollywood Boulevard

This is the more classical themed section of the park and the first part you see when you enter the park. The first time I saw this it made me think of the hundreds of classic movies I have seen. It looks and feels like you are walking down a street in America pulled straight from a movie. It helps you appreciate the amount of work that goes in to making a move and also the amount of effort they have gone through to make Warner Park as authentic as possible.

Something else thats really cool is the replica of the walk of fame they have created here stars and all. Without a doubt though, one of the most impressive things on Hollywood Boulevard is the Chinese Theatre. It is an exact replica of the Grauman Theatre in California, and you can enter the building where there is a 3d cinema.

At timed intervals, there are also shows that happen right there on the street, a group just break into song and dance and it just grows and grows until everyone is circled around the performers. Two of the parks biggest shows take place here on the boulevard, one of which has a number of the looney toons characters with an ensemble of backing dancers providing great entertainment for kids and parents alike.

Cartoon Village

The thing about Warner Park is that no matte the age, there is something to enjoy for everyone. Even if you are an adult and no longer watch cartoons, we are all familiar with at least some of the Looney Toon characters so when we see them here at the park it brings out some type of emotion in us all.

In Cartoon village, you can visit the houses of a number of the Looney Toons characters and get some really great pictures, and the kids really do love this part of the park. My favorite is grandmas house with Sylvester and Tweety, it was my favorite cartoon as a kid so I can´t lie and say I didn´t get a bit giddy with this one.

The rides in this section are mostly for the younger kids, with height restrictions varying from 105cm to 115cm. There is a cartoon carousel, a little Acme themed water park and a few other rides to get your kids pulses racing a little but nothing too crazy.

If you want to get some pictures to remember there is a Looney Tunes meet and greet as well, included in the ticket price so definitely worth it for the memories.

The Old West

I have to say, what’s really impressive here is the scale of everything. It´s not just one building as a display, but its an entire street designed like an old western town. The shops, restaurants, arcades are all designed in this manner and you can enter most of them.

You will have an immense amount of fun in this section of the park and get the chance to ride the longest roller coaster in Europe, the Coaster Express that has a track measuring a kilometer and a half with over 100,000 screws. Give yourself a fright too with a trip to the Passage of Terror. There´s even a barbecue joint where you can get yourself a rack of grilled ribs.

Warner Park have created a fantastic setting here as a tribute to the old wild west that covers an area of 78,000 square meters! As I said, its like an entire little western town with all the trimmings.

Then you have the Rio Bravo log ride which is the most popular water ride at the park, named after the western movie directed by Howard Hawkins back in 1959 with John Wayne as the main character. The ride is designed so that you feel as though you are navigating a gold mine before you finally reach the drop where you will get a refreshing splash at the end.

DC Super Heroes World

As a certified comic fiend, this is definitely my favorite part of Warner Park, the DC Superheroes. You have the biggest rides here and also one of my favorite shows of the park.

First you have the Batman: Arkham Asylum ride where you are given the option to wear a pair of VR glasses to add a while other dimension to the ride. The ride is half a kilometer long, has five inversions, a 31 meter drop and reaches speeds of up to 83 km/h. The ride is synced up with the VR glasses and you enter the Arkham asylum and come face to face with villains like Poison Ivy, The Joker, and Mr Freeze to name a few.

The you have the Lex Luther Invertatron which is definitely one of the most intense rides at the park that will have your head spinning way after you come off the ride. Then there is the most famous ride of the park, the Superman: Man of steel rollercoaster. It reaches speeds of 100 km/h , is 55 meters tall and the only attraction of its kind in Europe where your feet are free floating throughout the ride. Oddly, the coolest part of this ride for me was the wait, because the queue passes through a replica of the Daily Planet!

Lets not forget the tallest ride in Europe! The Evil Enigma has a height of 115 meters, and can be seen from 50 km away. Not for those with vertigo, but you get the most amazing view when you reach the top, and be sure to not eat right before getting on this one as losing your lunch on the way down is a real possibility.

There are also a number of live shows in this section of the park, the Batman and Robin meet and greet, Joker and Harley Quinn meet and greet, a number of great opportunities for some great pictures.

Movie World Studios

Be prepared to get the full movie experience. Ever wondered how they film some of the crazy stunts in Hollywood movies, well be prepared to see it right there in live action. One of the greatest shows I have ever seen at any theme park anywhere.

On a full sized movie set, you get to watch a scene from the well know Police Academy movies. There’s car chases, jumps, shootouts, its loud and chaotic and just an all around amazing experience to see the stunt crew in action. I have seen this at least 4 times, and I´m so excited to watch it every time that I have never even been able to film it because I enjoy seeing it live so much. The kids go banana´s at this one!

To add to this, there is also a Musical you can see, the Aquaman nighttime firework display, and the cherry on top, the superstar parade at the end of the day where a number of the most well known characters from the Warner Bros Studio´s ride down Hollywood Boulevard in their floats.

There´s a couple of rides for the kids here like the Yogi bear ride, but be careful as it can get a little wet and also the cinema tour where you take a tour of California. But lets not forget about the adrenaline junkies, because there is also the Stunt Fall ride. It goes up to 115 km/h and reached a height of 65 meters. The ride starts off shooting you up a inclined rail, then you fall down backwards experiencing the same in reverse.

So there is a little rundown of what to expect from each of the five themes areas of the Warner Park in Madrid. Always book your tickets in advance to take advantage of the best discounts.

Services On Site

Cash machines all around the park
Lockers if need to leave a heavy bag
First aid
Smoking areas

Opening Times & Hours

The parks opening hours can vary depending on the time of the year, but you can check out the full info here.

Can You Take Food In To Warner Park

Warner Park in Madrid has a policy to not allow food being brought in and they site hygiene as the reason. There are more than enough options at the park to choose from so you definitely wont go hungry, but like all theme parks it can get a little expensive. I won´t lie, I always sneak in an empty bottle of water so I can refill it around the park at the fountains, and I also jam a few breakfast bars and some fruit in my backpack. I have never had anything taken off me even when they check your bags, so at your own risk, but as long as you don’t have half the supermarket in the bag, they tend to turn a blind eye.

Getting To Warner Park Madrid

There are many different ways you can choose to get to Warner Park. By private vehicle, you can take a bus or the Renfe commuter train to Pinto (where you can take a bus from the station that drops you off right at the gates).

Unless you are taking a taxi or driving their yourself, the train is going to be the best option, and also depending on what part of Madrid you are going to be staying. So my advice would be to check google maps route planner the night before to check the best route, and then check it again before you leave on the day to make sure there are no delays on any of the methods of transport you will be using to make sure.

Zoo In Madrid

I am not even sure where to start, there is so much to see and do at the Zoo in Madrid. From the amazing animals and the habitats that have been built for them, to all manner of educational experiences for the kids too. We have been to the Zoo with the kids so many times I have lost count. Since they were really little all the way in to their teenage years we continue to go regularly because there is always something else to see, another show to catch that we have not seen before.

The Zoo has been designed so as to be split into continents. They have alot of the most well known animals from around the world, and all the habitats are very large in size and the animals have a great deal of freedom. It really is a great place to go if you are looking for things to do with kids in Madrid, and its very conveniently located in Case de Campo so you can get there in 30 – 40 mins from pretty much any part of Madrid.

What animals do they have at the Zoo in Madrid?

Africa

In the Africa section of the zoo you will see zebras, gazelles, wildebeest’s, giraffes, eagles, meerkats and lemur’s which my kids absolutely adored because of the movie Madagascar. You actually get to walk through the lemur habitat and experience them close up. Lets not forget about the Silverback gorilla´s and the Chimpanzees. I am never any less amazed when I see the size and strength of these magnificent animals, and I hope you enjoy it just as much as we do.

An honorary mention just because I am a giant fan are the Barbary Sheep known for their climbing prowess and their gigantic horns. I grew up in a village and we always had pet goats so I have a soft spot for them. And secondly the White Rhinoceros, which is the second largest land mammal in the world! and as big and fast as they are, they have pretty bad eyesight so you should be able to dodge one should it jump the fence.

South America

South America is where you will see a lot of the tropical and colorful animals like reptiles, monkeys, toucans etc.. The capuchin monkeys are the cutest things ever, the McCaw parrots with so much color that are louder than you could ever imagine, and a type of Giant otter that’s quite a sight. Oh I almost forgot the Amazonian Tapìr that’s a relative of the Rhinoceros and you can really see it in the features. There are just so many amazing animals to see.

North America

When I think about it, the only Animals I associate with north America are things like the Bald Eagle, Bison and Raccoons and they have them all apart from the eagle. Bison that weigh over a ton ! If you have never seen one in person before, it´s hard to believe that a Bison is that large but they really are like a tank.

Central America and Caribbean

Of all the amazing animals here in this section of the Madrid Zoo, my favorite is the Caribbean Flamingo. The fact that their feathers are only pink because of what they eat and we have no idea why they continually stand on one leg has always drawn my interest, and it was also the first ever picture I took of my kids at the zoo with a Flamingo in the background so I’m sure that’s part of it.

So other than my nostalgia, you will also find here the anteater, green turtles, logger head turtles and the bottlenose dolphin. All great photo opportunities.

Asia

This is where you find the cutest animal known to man, the Giant Panda bear. No matter where in the world you go to visit zoo, if they have panda´s they will make it onw of the main attractions. Mostly because there are not that many left in the wild, and it is notoriously difficult for them to successfully breed. It´s really cool when you go to the panda pagoda because they always seem to be joyful and playing, and you can catch them rolling down ramps, eating bamboo sticks, just being cute mostly, anything they do is cute right. Lets not forget they are bears though so don go trying to jump in there to hug one of them.

The Madrid Zoo is also home to bengal tigers, tibetan bears, red panda´s, lions, camels and the very impressively sized yak´s weighing up to 1,000 kilos and measuring up to 2 meters in height. If you are half as much an animal lover as I, you can spend half the day just sitting here and staring at how beautiful these animals are, a true joy.

Europe

When you think of Europe, not many well known animals come to mind, and although I live in Europe myself, I was quite surprised at some of the species of animals that live on the continent.

At the Madrid Zoo Aquarium you will find European animals like brown bears, deer, reindeer, bison, Hispanic goats, eagles, vultures and the illusive Iberian Lynx. I don’t call it illusive to sound smart, just that in all the times I have been to the Zoo, I have never been able to see one! they are always hiding. But if you manage to see one I would love if you sent me a photo.

Oceania

And lastly we have the land of the wallabies, emus and koalas. I actually used have pet wallabies and emu´s back when I lived on a farm in the UK. Wallabies are really cute and tranquil animals, but Emu´s are the devil. I cant tell you the amount of times they chased me across the field, and that big dinosaur middle toe nail they have is very intimidating, but they are still beautiful animals. There are also an assortment of birds, lorikeets, geese and cassowary´s.

Educational Activities at he Zoo In Madrid

Sometimes you don’t just want to see the animals and read a little placard about them, but you want to see them in action, see how they behave when they have the space, and as I mentioned, all the habitats for the animals are large and spacious and to add to the excitement of visiting the Madrid Zoo there are also daily educational shows that take place here and they are amazing opportunities for the kids to have a bit of fun and see the animals in action.

The Dolphin Show

It´s really amazing how intelligent the dolphins are and how well they understand their trainers. They jump out of the water and shoot up in to the sky so fast and so high, its really remarkable. At one point, one of the ladies gets in the water with the dolphins, and with one dolphin pressing their nose against each foot they proceed to push her through the water at amazing speed and for a second she disappears and you just see the dolphins shoot her out of the water sky bound! It´s a very cool show so if you have the time don´t miss it.

The dolphin show lasts appx 20 mins, is free and takes place from Monday to Friday at 12:30 and 16:00. Weekends and public Holidays to 12:00, 13:30, 17:00. Be sure to get there about 15 minutes before though as it gets busy pretty quick, a lot of dolphin fans out there. With the instructors at the pool side, you get to enjoy a really spectacular show that the whole family will surely love. As the show is going on you are also given a lot of facts about the dolphin so you learn as well as having fun.

The Sea-lion educational activity

Watching the Sea Lions play around is like a slap stick comedy, something like the three stooges. The way they respond and the things they do, its almost like they are trying to get a laugh from the crowd, and they do, a lot of them. You just cant hold your laughter when the sea lion slaps one of the trainers on the backside!

But although they are cute and funny, they also weigh close to 300 kilos and measure up to 2.30 meters so they are not a small animal at all. In fact in the wild a sea lion is a pretty serious predator so its great to see them in this setting where they are a lot calmer without the need to be on edge all the time to defend their livelihood.

The show is free for everyone, last appx 20 mins, and the times are From Monday to Friday at 12.00, 15.30. Weekends and public Holidays to 11:30, 14:00, 16:30.

Exotic birds educational activity

I’m not gonna lie, I was a little terrified when one of the birds flew right by me when we were sitting on the benches watching the birds. You wouldn’t think a bird would be scary, but when you see the beaks and the talons on some of these birds you have more than enough reason to be a little worried and respect them.

Grab a few snack, get the kids, take a seat and enjoy the show where you will see Cockatoos, Parrots, Toucans, Macaws and Parakeets free fly through the air from one side of the large open space to the other. You get a whole other view of birds when you see they can follow their handlers instructions, they are really intelligent.

Like the rest of the shows it is free and lasts around 20 mins, and it takes place from Monday to Friday at 14:00. Weekends and public Holidays to 12:30, 15:30.

Birds of prey educational activity

Now this is the coolest show of them all, for me at least. You get to see the apex predators of the Avian world perform free flight over a distance of 100 meters. You will see over 60 species of animals including Eagles, Condors, Hawks, Vultures and so many more.

You see these birds in documentaries, but because you don’t really have anything to relate them to you can´t actually grasp their size. The wing span on some the birds are something to behold really, and to see them flying through the air then swooping down to grab a fish with their talons, or watching a vulture break open an ostrich egg with a stone makes this a must see experience.

A free show that takes place from Monday to Friday at 14:00. Weekends and public Holidays to 12:30, 15:30.

Map of the Zoo

Download the Map of the Madrid Zoo Here

Services at the Zoo

I just wanted to mention some of the services they have at the Zoo, because I always went there with my kids and its good to be prepared before you go.

If you get tired or have smaller kids that don´t want to walk longer distances, there is an electric train that will take you around all the continents.

There are toilers all around the park including toilets for people with reduced mobility, as well as baby changing facilities.

There are cashpoints next to the information office and lockers too if you need to leave some stuff to not have to carry it around, and they cost around 5 euros.

Something else we always did was get identification wristbands for the kids at the information center. Just in case something happens and you lose someone, you can have all your details put on the wristband so its a lot quicker and easier to identify.

Hopefully it doesn´t, but if something does happen like a fall, a bump on the head, a cut, a graze, then there is a medical center just by the Flamingo lake.

Frequently asked questions

Can you take food in to the Zoo in Madrid

You can buy food from one of the restaurants or stands at the zoo, but yes, you are allowed to take your own food in to the Zoo, and there is a very nice picnic area just by the dolphinarium.

And as always, take your water bottle with you and you can fill up at the many water fountains scattered around the park.

Do babies have to pay to enter the Zoo?

Children that are aged 3 or below do not have to purchase a ticket and go free.

Do you have to pay for parking at the Zoo?

Across from the entrance to the Zoo, you will find a free parking lot courtesy of the City Hall. Be careful though because it can get full pretty quick, so unless you are going early on in the day, the best option would be to take public transport.

Are pets allowed in the Zoo?

For obvious safety reasons, you cannot take any pets in to the Zoo. The last thing you want is your little terrier going viral for ending up in the lions cage !

How to get to the Madrid Zoo

Getting to the Zoo in Madrid is pretty easy, you just need to make your way to Casa de Campo. As there are so many variations depending on where you will be staying, the best advice I could give would be to check the google maps route planner the day before to get an idea, then again on the day to make sure you miss any delays.

What are the opening hours of the Zoo

You can see the Madrid Zoo Aquarium opening times by clicking on this link.

Faunia Madrid

Faunia is a very special place in Madrid. If you want to get away from the hustle of the capital for a little while, this natural environment is perfect for you and the family. Faunia is an ideal plan if you want to spend a day sharing unique moments with your family where you can see and interact with a number animals.

I myself grew up in a village in Cyprus where there was always wildlife about, but I also wanted my kids to be able to appreciate and respect animals. All animals look cute on television but seeing one and interacting with one up close is completely different so I really feel like the numerous trips we have taken to Faunia in Madrid have been very beneficial for my kids.

There is so much to see, so many activities you can take part in, so much open and green space, and all the animals, it is a really nice day out with the family or just if you want to do something different with a group of friends. The park has been divided in a way to represent distinct ecosystems, and each one has been designed really well, there are interactive things for the kids to do along the way, a non stop adventure and you learn a whole lot along the way.

The Jungle

You can imagine its pretty hard to emulate the Amazon Rainforest, it being the largest tropical forest in the world with a relative humidity of 80% and temperatures averaging 28 degrees Celsius, but they have done a really good job her at Faunia Madrid of giving us an experience that at least gives us a glimpse of what it may be like.

The indoor jungle they have created is a one of a kind walk through experience. Make sure you keep the gates closed behind you though, don´t want a little monkey or a bird escaping! As you walk through the enclosure, you are literally walking among some of the faunia you would fin in the Amazon, kids absolutely love this part.

Some of the animals you will get to see in the jungle are the Geoldi´s Marmoset (a tiny monkey measuring just 20cm), toucan,s, parrots, arapaimas and quite a few others. It can get pretty warm in here so if you are coming in the summer make sure you have some cooler clothes on.

The Temperate Forest

Not only do they have animals from the part of the world where the ecosystem is present, they also have a lot of plants from the same region to add to the authenticity. Some of the animals you will come across are the Muntaj that look something akin to a mini deer and they actually sound like a dog barking at high pitch. The there are the Damsel crane’s and a lot of other types of birds that I cannot remember the names off but are as pretty as each other. If I remember correctly, they also had some pretty large turkey’s in this section too, and kids always love the noises they make and were imitating it all day long after that !

The African Forest

As the rest of the other eco systems at Faunia Madrid, they have done the utmost to make the habitat as close to an African Forest, and you will see a number of animals here like the Crowned Crane, Emerald Starlings, Guinea Fowls, but the most popular animals to see here are the various species of Lemur. These include the Red Rufous Lemur, the Ring-tailed Lemur and the Gray Mouse Lemur. I reference this a lot, but I just imagine the Lemurs talking with the accent of the Lemur from the Madagascar animated movie and just end up breaking out laughing imagining conversations between the Lemurs! Another really popular one with the kids though.

Steller Bay

Steller Bay at Faunia is all about the Seals & Sea Lions and draws quite the crowd. There are activities that take place where you get to watch the seals show their intelligence and how close they are to their handlers. You also get a lesson in how hard it is for these animals to survive in the wild nowadays and how we can help to make this possible. They really are magnificent animals and I´m sure you will enjoy this part of the park as much as we do.

The Poles

Ok so I am going to try as hard as I can to not make another Madagascar reference, but It´s gonna be hard. I don´t want to come across as silly, and I have seen the penguin documentary voiced by Morgan Freeman, but I never knew there were so many different types of Penguins (17 in total around the world).

Here at Faunia in Madrid, they have one of the largest Penguinariums in Europe where they also help with the breeding of some species under threat. The habitat has two levels, so you can see the penguins walking around, then go to the lower level and watch the penguins swim reaching speeds of up to 36 km/h. They can´t fly but boy can they swim fast.

So of the types of Penguins here, the most impressive for me is the King Penguin that’s quite a large bird reaching heights of 100cm. Then you have the Adelie Penguin, the Chinstrap Penguin, the Humboldt Penguin and lastly the Gentoo Penguin. Each with their own unique trait and all as amazing as the last.

Silent Shadows (Nocturnal Animals)

Faunia in Madrid is the only theme park in Spain that has an entire habitat reserved for nocturnal animals, and this means a lot of animals with big eyes. Nocturnal animals are always a little left of normal, like they have big eyes to see better, lighter features because they don´t see much sun, but extremely interesting how they live what it seems completely contrary to the norm.

There´s a list of animals to see here, and to mention a few you have the Kangaroo Rat, Blind Tetra Fish who are born with eyes but shed them over time as they have no use for them, Red sea Horse, Ocelot´s, Pythons and the list goes on.

What Other Animals Are There In Faunia Madrid?

So other than the main ecosystems, there are also a host of other smaller areas to see that should not be missed. I will put a list here just in case you a wanting to see something you did not see in the descriptions of the ecosystems.

Red Kangaroo
The Canyon Of The Dinosaurs – Amazing dinosaur reproductions
The Lake – Many different types of birds that fly in and out of Faunia freely
Dragon Nursery – Want to know more about Komodo Dragons, go check out the nursery
Garden of Eden – This is for the lovers of butterflies
Pelican Lake – The main birds to see here are the Pelican and the Great Cormorant
Crocodile Mangrove – Want to see a real life dinosaur, come check out the crocodiles
Mysteries Underground – Come and get your fill of creepy crawlies
Red Panda – Such a gorgeous animal, you cant miss it
Giant Tortoises
Poison – Discover some of the deadliest animals on the planet

Activities for Kids at Faunia Madrid

There are a number of interactive activities kids and families as a whole can take part in at the theme park. The fees for the activities are purchased separately and are not included in the ticket price.

The Polar Expedition where you get to learn all about Penguins and their habitats, and what is done at Faunia to make sure they get the best care and environment possible.

Meet The Sea Bears takes place at stellar bay. First you are given some information about the animals from the handlers regarding their habitats, the different species that exist and a little more about each of the species. Then you get to have actual contact with the sea bears after you are given instruction on how to move and communicate with the animals.

The experience with the Manatees is a bit more hands on. These animals are really tranquil, so you will actually be getting in the water, and feeding them under the supervision of the staff.

At the Reptile School you get to learn about and interact with a number of reptiles and amphibians. Of course for safety reasons the animals you get to touch are non-venomous and you have to wear gloves.

The Saimiri Experience

Little Cute tiny monkeys, what else do I have to say. You get to interact with the little squirrel monkeys and learn all about out little fury friends. This will make you the fav with your kids for sure.

There are also a number of free educational activities at Faunia Madrid. All of the educational activities are free and last around 10 mins each so its enough to teach the kids something interesting, but not long enough for them to lose interest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have wheelchairs for people with reduced mobility?

Yes, you just have to request them at the entrance, present your ID and it is also free subject to availability.

Does Faunia have its own parking? How much does it cost?

Yes they do have private parking at Faunia and it cost 6 euros for the duration of your visit.

Can I enter Faunia with pets?

For safety reason, you cannot enter Faunia with your pets. Last thing you want is little fluffy escaping and becoming a snack for the crocs !

How do I get to Faunia?

The direction you need to aim for is Casa de Campo, but my best advice would be to always check on google route planner the day before, then on the day to confirm as you could be travelling in from various parts of Madrid.

Do kids have to pay to enter Faunia?

Kids aged 3 and under do not need to purchase a ticket and enter free.

Can I take food to Faunia?

Yes, you can take food to Faunia. This is really good of them, although you can buy food from one of the many options at the park, but they have dedicated picnic areas where you can relax with your family on the grass.

Now you have a little bit of a better idea about the Theme Parks and Amusement Parks you can visit here in Madrid. Have a great time out with the family or your friends, or even alone. Please drop a comment and share your experience, I would love to hear from you.