Loro Parque is a zoological park in Puerto de la Cruz, in the north of Tenerife. It opens every day of the year, from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, according to its official website, which recommends buying your ticket online in advance (the ticket office remains an option). Plan on a full day: the park advertises « 8 hours » of visiting and animal shows of about 20 minutes. This page brings together the official rules (tickets, children, parking, free train), a schedule of the shows, a daylight calculation and the mistakes to avoid.
The park fits into a stay in the north of the island: see our guide to visiting Tenerife, our page on the best time to visit Tenerife for the climate, and our guide to the Canary Islands.
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Loro Parque: the essentials
- Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 9:30 am – 5:30 pm, open « every day of the year without exception » — checked on 24 October 2026 on loroparque.com
- Tickets: online purchase recommended, ticket office on site also possible; no refunds, but tickets have « indefinite validity »
- Children: free under 3; child rate for ages 3 to 11
- Free train: from Plaza de los Reyes Católicos, in Puerto de la Cruz, every 20 minutes
- Parking: €7 per day, cannot be booked in advance
- Picnics: allowed, with picnic areas in the park; you can leave and come back with a stamp requested at the ticket office
Loro Parque at a glance
Loro Parque (« parrot park ») opened in 1972 in Puerto de la Cruz, with, according to the park, a team of 25 people. It originally showed only birds. The official website now advertises more than 400 species and describes the park as an « animal embassy ». Wikipedia describes a park of about 13.5 hectares (33 acres), a member of the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria, which houses orcas, bottlenose dolphins, gorillas, chimpanzees and penguins, among others. The presence of orcas and dolphins in tanks is the subject of criticism, noted by Wikipedia; the park publishes its own position on its animal welfare and shows pages. Form your own opinion before you go.
Tickets: what the official website says
The following rules appear in the official FAQ (checked on 24 October 2026 on loroparque.com). Current prices are displayed in the online ticket office, which we could not read in plain text: check it directly.
- In advance or on site: the park recommends buying online, but also sells tickets at the ticket office on the day.
- Refunds: none, but tickets have indefinite validity and can be used later.
- Children: free under 3; child rate for ages 3 to 11. No « large family » discount.
- Canary Islands residents: discount with proof (municipal registration certificate, DNI or NIE).
- Disability: special rate from 60% recognized disability, only at the ticket office, on presentation of proof and photo ID.
- Twin Ticket (Loro Parque + Siam Park): non-named ticket tied to a wristband fitted on the first entry, which must not be removed; valid for 15 days from the first visit.
- Groups: special rate from 20 people.
Buying your ticket: official or reseller?
You can buy on the official Loro Parque website or from a reseller, which sometimes offers transport from the south of the island or a combined ticket. Before paying, check: the date and validity, the type of ticket (single entry, Twin Ticket, options), whether transport is included, and the cancellation conditions. Remember that resident and disability discounts are only available at the ticket office.
Show times and daily schedule
The official website displays the show times, each lasting about twenty minutes; it recommends arriving a few minutes early (checked on 24 October 2026 on loroparque.com). The page also contains old closure notices dated 2023 and 2024: treat these times as indicative and confirm them on the day at the entrance.
| Show | Times shown |
|---|---|
| Sea lions (Leones marinos) | 9:45 am · 10:45 am · 1:45 pm · 2:45 pm |
| Parrots (Loros) | 10:25 am · 12:30 pm · 2:30 pm · 3:30 pm · 4:45 pm |
| Dolphins (Delfines) | 11:00 am · 1:00 pm · 4:15 pm |
| Orcas | 11:55 am · 3:15 pm |
A possible schedule to see all four shows
By crossing these times, we suggest a sequence that leaves at least 20 minutes between the end of one show and the start of the next (including walking). It is indicative: the distances between the stands are not published.
- 9:30 am: opening, then sea lions at 9:45 am.
- 10:25 am: parrots.
- 11:00 am: dolphins.
- 11:55 am: orcas.
- Noon to 3 pm: lunch or picnic, then free visit (Planet Penguin, aquarium, gorillas, Katandra Treetops, Kinderlandia if you have children).
- Afternoon: a second show of your choice (orcas at 3:15 pm, dolphins at 4:15 pm or parrots at 4:45 pm) for the one you missed in the morning.
What to see at Loro Parque
The official website groups the areas into several sets. Among the « immersive experiences »: Coral Kingdom (coral reef), Loro Explore, Planet Penguin (penguins, in the cold), Katandra Treetops (aviary of Australian birds), Oceanía, La Gruta, the aquarium and AquaViva. For children, Kinderlandia. The park also states that it does not offer direct interaction with animals: « no ofrecemos interacciones », the FAQ answers to the question about swimming with dolphins.
The park is also known for its parrots, which gave it its name, and for its commitment to conservation through the Loro Parque Fundación; Wikipedia mentions that it is one of the few places to house the Spix’s macaw, almost extinct in the wild.
Daylight and closing time: the month-by-month calculation
The park closes at 5:30 pm all year round, but daylight varies a lot. The table gives, for the 15th of each month, sunrise and sunset in Puerto de la Cruz and the daylight left after closing: useful for planning a walk along the seafront afterwards.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight left after 5:30 pm | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:59 am | 6:31 pm | 1 h 02 min | 10 h 32 min |
| February | 7:44 am | 6:56 pm | 1 h 27 min | 11 h 12 min |
| March | 7:16 am | 7:14 pm | 1 h 45 min | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 7:41 am | 8:31 pm | 3 h 02 min | 12 h 51 min |
| May | 7:16 am | 8:49 pm | 3 h 20 min | 13 h 34 min |
| June | 7:08 am | 9:04 pm | 3 h 35 min | 13 h 56 min |
| July | 7:18 am | 9:05 pm | 3 h 36 min | 13 h 47 min |
| August | 7:35 am | 8:45 pm | 3 h 16 min | 13 h 10 min |
| September | 7:51 am | 8:11 pm | 2 h 42 min | 12 h 20 min |
| October | 8:06 am | 7:36 pm | 2 h 07 min | 11 h 30 min |
| November | 7:28 am | 6:13 pm | 0 h 43 min | 10 h 45 min |
| December | 7:50 am | 6:11 pm | 0 h 42 min | 10 h 21 min |
In winter, there are between 40 minutes and an hour of daylight left after closing; from May to August, more than three hours. For the climate of the north of the island, see our page on the best time to visit Tenerife.
Getting to Loro Parque
The park is on Avenida Loro Parque, in Puerto de la Cruz (checked on 24 October 2026 on loroparque.com).
- Free express train: departures every 20 minutes from Plaza de los Reyes Católicos, near the McDonald’s. The « Organiza tu visita » page gives a first train at 9:30 am to the park and a last one at 4:30 pm, and a return service from 10:15 am to 5:30 pm; the FAQ on the same site speaks of departures « from 9 am ». Check on site.
- Bus from the south and from Los Gigantes: paid service, to be booked on the park’s platform.
- Car: park car park at €7 per day, cannot be booked in advance.
- Accessibility: wheelchairs lent against a deposit; electric scooters for rent (€15 per day plus deposit) and strollers (€5 per day plus deposit), to be booked three days in advance.
- Dogs: only guide or assistance dogs are admitted, with a certificate, vaccination record and at least one day’s notice.
Common mistakes at Loro Parque
- Coming for half a day: the park is open 8 hours and the shows are spread across the whole day.
- Buying online and hoping for the resident or disability discount: it only applies at the ticket office.
- Removing the Twin Ticket wristband: without it, entry to the second park is refused.
- Counting on booking the parking: it is not possible.
- Relying on old show times: confirm them at the entrance.
- Forgetting sunscreen and comfortable shoes, which the park recommends.
What to see nearby
The park is in the north of Tenerife; our guide to visiting Tenerife presents Puerto de la Cruz and the other areas of the island. To compare with the neighboring islands, see our comparisons Tenerife or Lanzarote and Tenerife or Gran Canaria.
Frequently asked questions
What are Loro Parque’s opening hours?
Every day of the year, from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, according to the official website consulted on 24 October 2026.
Do you need to book Loro Parque in advance?
The park recommends it, but also sells tickets at the ticket office on the day. Tickets are not refundable but remain valid with no time limit.
At what age do children pay?
Children pay the child rate from 3 to 11 years old; entry is free under 3.
How much does parking at Loro Parque cost?
€7 per day, according to the official FAQ. It cannot be booked in advance.
Can you bring a picnic?
Yes, the park allows food brought from outside and has picnic areas.
Can you swim with dolphins at Loro Parque?
No, the park says it offers no interaction with its animals.
Our sources
- Loro Parque, official website: FAQ (preguntas frecuentes), « Organiza tu visita », « Conoce Loro Parque », consulted on 24 October 2026
- Wikipedia, « Loro Parque » article (area, fauna, criticism), consulted on 24 October 2026
- Astronomical calculations: NOAA solar algorithm, applied by Destination de Voyage at the coordinates of Loro Parque (Wikipedia) (15th of each month, year 2027, clear horizon)
- Our methodology
Updated November 2026. Prices and hours may change: check the official website before you go.