26 Lanzarote Attractions - Guinate Tropical Park

The Parque Tropical is open every day of theswimming around between the fountains. A
year including bank holidays from 10:00 to 17:00fascinating area of the park which must not be
hours. Admission is 14 Euros per adult and 5 Eurosmissed.
per child and I'd recommend allowing a half day toThe Parque is known to have a successful
go around the Park, although some visitors havebreeding program of macaws, cockatoos, african
been know to spend the whole day there.greys and other species of parrots. Also with
Parque Tropical is located in the north of the thevarious doves, finches, pheasants, ornamental
island at the foot of Mount Corona, an extinctducks, ostriches, rheas, trumpeter hornbills and
volcano which is the highest point of the island,many other small birds.
close to the Famara Cliffs and 400 meters aboveIn the gardens you'll find many different varieties
sea level, with spectacular views to the islands ofof plants, shrubs and trees in the park, many of
La Graciosa, Alegranza and Montaña Clara.which have been labelled with interesting
We arrived via the most scenic route which tookinformation about their particular uses and
us through Teguise, the old capital of Lanzarote,countries of origin. There is a cactus walk on the
up through Los Valles to some stunning views ofhillside with a large variety of cacti and where a
the island and down into the beautiful province ofwaterfall drops down into the flamingo, duck and
Haria (the valley of a thousand palms). From Hariaswan pool below.
we took the road past the Mirador del Rio (ArticleEvery day, there are six bird, at no extra charge.
22 of mine covers a separate day trip there).These take place at 11.30, 12.30, 13.30, 14.30,
You will see the signs for Guinate and the Park15.30, and 16.30 where macaws and cockatoos
from this point in the journey. The park covers 11can be seen riding their bicycles on the high wire,
acres of land (45,000 square feet) and includesdriving cars and scooters, adding and taking away
gardens, waterfalls and lakes. The park has manynumbers and many other tricks. The theatre
species of bird (around 300 species in total),where the show is performed seats 200 people
including Ostriches, Flamingos, Cranes, Hornbills,and hot and cold snacks can be served to you as
Toucans, Cockatoos, Macaws, Pheasants, Ibis,you watch the show or you can relax on the bar
Ducks, Pigeons & Doves. There are also manyterrace which overlooks a large area of the park.
species of the smaller birds like Finches, CardinalsThere is a children's play area here where the
and Love Birds. There is also a large walk-throughchildren can let off a bit of steam whilst the
aviary, some 3/4 of an acre (about 3200 sq.parents enjoy a quiet drink
meters) with six species of Weaver Birds thatThere is a well stocked shop in the Park, many
breed naturally in the area. It is quite fascinating toitems of which are exclusive to the Park and will
watch them building their hanging nests within thenot be found in any other shop on the island.
aviary.There are two toilet areas in the park. The first is
In the same area you'll find Parrots and manysituated near the entrance and exit and has baby
other small birds that fly free in a this almostchange facilities in the ladies. The other is near the
natural habitat. Within this aviary there is a lake ofbar and show theatre. There are ramps for
some 70metres by 7metres full of Koi Carp,wheelchairs, around the park and into the theatre.
some measuring a length of nearly a meter. YouNo dogs are allowed in the park.
will also see Mandarin and Carolina Ducks