Visiting Loro Parque in 2026: tickets, prices, shows and tips

Loro Parque, in Puerto de la Cruz (Tenerife), is one of the most visited parks in the Canary Islands and a world reference in animal conservation. Between penguins, gorillas, a huge aquarium and its parrot, dolphin, sea lion and orca shows, it’s almost a must if you’re travelling to Tenerife.

In this guide, updated for 2026, you’ll find everything you need to plan your visit to Loro Parque: ticket prices, show times, how to get there (including the free train) and practical tips for visiting with kids.

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Loro Parque at a glance

• Price: €44 adults and €32 kids (3–11); free for under-3s. Canary Islands residents: €22 / €16.
• Opening hours: every day, 9:30–17:30.
• Duration: a full day (there’s plenty to fill many hours).
• Getting there: free train from Puerto de la Cruz, bus from the south, or car with its own car park.
• Best time: arrive at opening to make the most of the day and get a good seat at the shows.
• Great for: families with kids; the park is accessible with a buggy and wheelchair.

Loro Parque tickets and prices in 2026

Loro Parque isn’t a cheap plan, but there are several ticket types and a trick or two to save. These are the official online prices:

• Loro Parque ticket: €44 adults (12+) and €32 kids aged 3 to 11. Under-3s go free.
• Canary Islands residents: €22 adults and €16 kids. Don’t forget your ID in case you’re asked to prove residency at the entrance.
• Twin Ticket (Loro Parque + Siam Park): €78 adults and €57 kids. It’s valid for 15 days from the first visit, so you can go to each park on a different day. If you’re visiting both parks, this is the cheapest option.
• Diamond Tour: €127 adults and €79 kids. Includes admission, a guided tour, reserved seats at all the shows and lunch at Brunelli’s Steakhouse.
• All Inclusive: €132 per person. Includes admission, a guided tour, VIP seats at the shows, unlimited food and drink at selected restaurants and an official Loro Parque cap.

Not sure how the Twin Ticket works? We explain it step by step in our guide to the Siam Park & Loro Parque Twin Ticket.

Loro Parque opening hours

Loro Parque is open every day of the year from 9:30 to 17:30. We recommend arriving early: the park is huge, and the sooner you get in, the more shows and areas you can see without rushing.

Show times

The animal shows are one of the park’s big draws. They all last about 20 minutes, and it’s worth arriving a few minutes early to get a seat:

Show times can vary depending on the time of year, so grab a leaflet with the map and the day’s schedule as soon as you go in.

How to get to Loro Parque

Loro Parque is on Avenida Loro Parque, in Puerto de la Cruz (north of Tenerife). You have several ways to get there:

By free train

The most fun (and free) way to get there is the Loro Parque road train, which leaves every 20 minutes from Plaza de los Reyes Católicos (next to McDonald’s), in the centre of Puerto de la Cruz. You don’t need a ticket to ride the train, nor a booking. Just wait at the stop.

Here are the Loro Parque train times:

By bus

If you’re staying in the south of Tenerife and don’t want to drive, the handiest option is to book the Loro Parque ticket with transfer included: they pick you up near your hotel and take you straight to the park, with no driving or parking to worry about. Bear in mind that, as it stops at several pickup points, the trip can take around 2 hours; even so, it works out much cheaper than a taxi, which from the south can easily top €100 each way.

Loro Parque also runs a direct bus service from the south of the island: it costs €21 per adult and €17 per child (free for under-3s), arriving at the park from 10:00 and returning around 16:30. There’s also a line from Los Gigantes, and you can book it together with your ticket (tel. +34 922 797 573).

You can also get there by public transport (the TITSA buses, or “guaguas”), though it’s usually not the most practical from the south: it needs several changes and the trip can take more than two and a half hours, or even 3 hours, depending on where you start and the timetables.

By car

If you’d rather go on your own, Loro Parque has its own car park for visitors. It costs €7 per vehicle per day, and you can’t book a space in advance. On weekends, public holidays and busy periods, spaces tend to fill up quickly, so it’s best to arrive early to be sure of a spot.

Going by car gives you total flexibility with timing and lets you make the most of your time inside the park. The routes are also clearly signposted from both the north and the south of Tenerife. If you want to explore Tenerife, a rental car is usually one of the most comfortable options, especially if you’re travelling as a family. You can compare prices from local rental companies on Localrent.

What to see at Loro Parque

Beyond the shows, Loro Parque has areas to fill a whole day. Here are some highlights:

• Planet Penguin: one of the largest penguin houses in the world, with real snow and a big penguin colony.
• The aquatic world: the great Aquarium with a shark tunnel, Coral Kingdom, Aqua Viva (jellyfish) and Oceanía.
• Great apes and big cats: Gorillas, Chimpland, Lion’s Kingdom, jaguars and the new Tiger Island (new for 2026).
• The Macaw Aviary, the world’s largest parrot and macaw reserve, which gives the park its name.
• And much more: Katandra Treetops, the Orchid Garden, meerkats, red pandas, sloths, otters and the Kinderlandia play area.

The orcas at Loro Parque

The orcas are one of the park’s great symbols. Four currently live there (Morgan, Tekoa, Adán and Teno), and two more — Wikie and Keijo — are due to join in 2026, from the French park Marineland, closed since 2025.

Loro Parque presents the orcas in an educational format, focused on their intelligence and on conserving the species. The Loro Parque Foundation puts resources into protecting the wild orcas of the Strait of Gibraltar: more than €330,000 invested and 15 years of studies into their feeding and habitat.

And if you fancy seeing cetaceans in the wild, you can do that in Tenerife too:

Where to eat at Loro Parque

For most families, my recommendation is to eat inside Loro Parque and make the most of the visit. The park has several restaurants, cafés and kiosks dotted around, with options for every taste. The restaurants usually open between 11:00 and 16:30.

Options inside the park include Loritaly (a self-service pizzeria), the Patio del Loro self-service and the Café-Bar Vista Teide, plus several kiosks and cafés for a quick bite.

If you prefer to bring your own food, you’ll also find several free picnic areas around the park. It’s a very handy option for families travelling with kids, or for anyone who wants to save on food without giving up a full day at Loro Parque.

Restaurants near Loro Parque

If you’d rather eat outside the park before or after your visit, there are some great options nearby:

• Brunelli’s: probably the best-known restaurant in the area, famous for its meat and ocean views. It’s a few minutes’ walk from the park entrance.
• Tasca La Capilla: perfect for trying Canarian cooking and tapas in a more local setting.
• Rincón Del Mar: ideal if you fancy fresh fish or seafood in Puerto de la Cruz.

Tip: and if you want to make the most of the trip and discover Tenerife’s most authentic food, a great idea is to end the day at one of the guachinches in the north. You can check our recommendations for the best guachinches in Tenerife here:

Tips for visiting Loro Parque

• Arrive early and plan your route with the map: the park is big and you’ll want to line up the shows.
• Wear sun cream, a cap and comfy shoes: you’ll walk a lot and be outdoors.
• You can bring your own food at no extra cost: there are several free picnic areas around the park.
• To eat inside, there are restaurants (11:00–16:30) and kiosks (9:30–17:30), with pizzas, kids’ menus and vegan options.
• If you leave, you can come back in the same day by getting a stamp at the ticket office.
• There’s free wifi throughout the park
• You can pay by card or cash.
• At the orca and dolphin shows, avoid the front rows (the “splash zone”) if you don’t want to get wet.
• Pets aren’t allowed, nor scooters, skates or bikes, and you can’t feed the animals.
• Professional cameras need prior permission.
• There are designated smoking areas.

Loro Parque with kids and accessibility

Loro Parque is an ideal family plan in Tenerife. Under-3s go free, and kids love the penguins, the aquarium, the shows and Kinderlandia (Loro Parque’s children’s play area). The park is also very well adapted.

• Wheelchairs: free hire (only a refundable deposit is required).
• Buggies: €5 a day plus deposit.
• Mobility scooters: €30 deposit; you need to book in advance and provide photo ID.
• Equipment bookings: tel. +34 922 373 841 (ext. 356/357), at least 3 days in advance.

Loro Parque is a visit the kids will never forget. Book your ticket online here to skip the queues and enjoy one of the best zoos in the world.

Heading to Gran Canaria too? Don’t miss Poema del Mar, the spectacular aquarium run by the same group as Loro Parque.