| The Parque Tropical is open every day of the | | | | nearly a meter. You will also see Mandarin |
| year including bank holidays from 10:00 to | | | | and Carolina Ducks swimming around between |
| 17:00 hours. Admission is 14 Euros per adult | | | | the fountains. A fascinating area of the park |
| and 5 Euros per child and I'd recommend | | | | which must not be missed. |
| allowing a half day to go around the Park, | | | | |
| although some visitors have been know to | | | | The Parque is known to have a successful |
| spend the whole day there. | | | | breeding program of macaws, cockatoos, |
| | | | african greys and other species of parrots. |
| Parque Tropical is located in the north of | | | | Also with various doves, finches, pheasants, |
| the the island at the foot of Mount Corona, | | | | ornamental ducks, ostriches, rheas, trumpeter |
| an extinct volcano which is the highest point | | | | hornbills and many other small birds. |
| of the island, close to the Famara Cliffs and | | | | |
| 400 meters above sea level, with spectacular | | | | In the gardens you'll find many different |
| views to the islands of La Graciosa, | | | | varieties of plants, shrubs and trees in the |
| Alegranza and Montaña Clara. | | | | park, many of which have been labelled with |
| | | | interesting information about their |
| We arrived via the most scenic route which | | | | particular uses and countries of origin. |
| took us through Teguise, the old capital of | | | | There is a cactus walk on the hillside with a |
| Lanzarote, up through Los Valles to some | | | | large variety of cacti and where a waterfall |
| stunning views of the island and down into | | | | drops down into the flamingo, duck and swan |
| the beautiful province of Haria (the valley | | | | pool below. |
| of a thousand palms). From Haria we took the | | | | |
| road past the Mirador del Rio (Article 22 of | | | | Every day, there are six bird, at no extra |
| mine covers a separate day trip there). You | | | | charge. These take place at 11.30, 12.30, |
| will see the signs for Guinate and the Park | | | | 13.30, 14.30, 15.30, and 16.30 where macaws |
| from this point in the journey. The park | | | | and cockatoos can be seen riding their |
| covers 11 acres of land (45,000 square feet) | | | | bicycles on the high wire, driving cars and |
| and includes gardens, waterfalls and lakes. | | | | scooters, adding and taking away numbers and |
| The park has many species of bird (around 300 | | | | many other tricks. The theatre where the show |
| species in total), including Ostriches, | | | | is performed seats 200 people and hot and |
| Flamingos, Cranes, Hornbills, Toucans, | | | | cold snacks can be served to you as you watch |
| Cockatoos, Macaws, Pheasants, Ibis, Ducks, | | | | the show or you can relax on the bar terrace |
| Pigeons & Doves. There are also many species | | | | which overlooks a large area of the park. |
| of the smaller birds like Finches, Cardinals | | | | There is a children's play area here where |
| and Love Birds. There is also a large | | | | the children can let off a bit of steam |
| walk-through aviary, some 3/4 of an acre | | | | whilst the parents enjoy a quiet drink |
| (about 3200 sq. meters) with six species of | | | | |
| Weaver Birds that breed naturally in the | | | | There is a well stocked shop in the Park, |
| area. It is quite fascinating to watch them | | | | many items of which are exclusive to the Park |
| building their hanging nests within the | | | | and will not be found in any other shop on |
| aviary. | | | | the island. There are two toilet areas in |
| | | | the park. The first is situated near the |
| In the same area you'll find Parrots and many | | | | entrance and exit and has baby change |
| other small birds that fly free in a this | | | | facilities in the ladies. The other is near |
| almost natural habitat. Within this aviary | | | | the bar and show theatre. There are ramps |
| there is a lake of some 70metres by 7metres | | | | for wheelchairs, around the park and into the |
| full of Koi Carp, some measuring a length of | | | | theatre. No dogs are allowed in the park. |