The best zoos in the Algarve

Zoos in the Algarve

It may not be the first thing you think of when planning your holiday to the Algarve, but there are some great zoos here too. They are a perfect destination to spend a cloudy or windy day, or if you are looking for a change from the many water activities.

Plus, the kids will love watching swinging monkeys, penguins and meerkats in action. Visit the Zoo de Lagos and discover over 140 species of animals in a jungle setting or alternate animal watching with a swim in a pool at the Krazy World zoo.

Both zoos in the Algarve guarantee a half day of fun at a reasonable price. Below you will find more information about the zoos in the Algarve including tips.

💡 Tips for visiting a zoo (click)

Visiting a zoo like Zoo de Lagos or Krazy World is a great activity for when the weather is not perfect for the beach. My girlfriend and I went to Zoo de Lagos on a windy Sunday when there were no waves. To our positive surprise, the animals looked well cared for, most of the enclosures were of high quality and despite it being a Sunday, it was very quiet. Here are our tips for a day full of animal fun:

🐒 Tip 1: Plan your visit to include feeding time. It was amazing to see all the monkeys jumping and screaming with excitement when the zookeeper served bowls of fresh fruit.

🦘Tip 2: Most animals are most active in the morning and at the end of the day. If you want to see more action, it is advisable to come right around opening time or a few hours before closing time.

🦚 Tip 3: You don’t need to bring a packed lunch. In the parks you will find catering establishments where you
can get a toasty or hamburger for a reasonable price.

1. Lagos Zoo – Zoo in the Algarve

The Zoo de Lagos is a zoo that can be found just a fifteen minute drive from Lagos . This diverse zoo has over 140 species of animals and is a great half-day activity for young and old. Besides wandering around the maze of paths, there is also a ‘penguin beach’ where you can cool off while peering through the glass at these cheerful birds.

Discover the different species of monkeys that swing from pole to pole on their island and many colorful birds of all shapes and sizes. In addition, the Zoo de Lagos hosts a number of endangered species and contributes to their conservation.

Zoo de Lagos is well regarded and scores a 4.4 out of 5 with more than 5000 votes on Google Maps. I have been there a few times myself and the park looked neat and the animals seemed well cared for.

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Lagos Zoo Algarve Zoo Tickets Discount Visits Tips — A meerkat family in the Zoo de Lagos.

Lagos Zoo opening hours & ticket prices

Lagos Zoo is open from April 1st to September 30th from 10am – 7pm and from October 1st to March 31st from 10am – 5pm .

The regular ticket price is €18 for adults and €14 for children . Via Tiqets you get a €2.00 discount per person on the entrance fee. You can easily order tickets below.

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Feeding times Zoo de Lagos

Make sure you arrive early for feeding time and watch as the keeper suddenly becomes the most popular person in the park among the animals. The monkeys try to open coconuts by smashing them and the pelicans stand with their mouths wide open to devour their fish meal.

Pelicans : 11:30
Otters/primates/pelicans : 15:00
Penguins : 16:00
Lemurs : 11:45 & 16:00 (by appointment, paid activity)

Zoo de Lagos - dierentuin in de Algarve — The penguins at Zoo de Lagos. On the other side of the glass is the pool from where you can watch the penguins while you are in the water!

2. Krazy World – Algarve Zoo

Krazy World is a zoo and playground in the Algarve located about 20 minutes drive from Albufeira near the town of Algoz. Besides the fact that you can find many different types of animals here, there is also a small water park, a mini golf course, bird of prey shows and you can climb in a tree climbing park. In Krazy World you can easily spend a whole day with the whole family!

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Krazy World opening hours & ticket prices

Krazy World is open daily from 10:00 to 18:30 from spring to fall, but during the winter months the park is closed several days a week. There is no logic to the days the park is closed, so it is best to plan ahead from November to April.

If you book tickets online in advance, you will receive a small discount. For adults, the entrance fee is €16.95 and for children and seniors €9.95. If you come as a family (2 adults + 1 child), you can buy a combination ticket for an extra discount.

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Krazy World Zoo Algarve — A map of Krazy World Zoo.

Krazy World swimming pool

Krazy World has, besides the different animals and activities, also a small swimming pool with a slide to cool off in on a hot day. This way you can cool off in the cool pool water after walking around the zoo.