Is the Barcelona Zoo Worth It?

Today, the zoo is worth more hype than it gets. The animals are impressive—Sumatran tigers, giant tortoises, Rothschild's giraffes, a Komodo dragon—and the enclosures are generous and well maintained.

Does Barcelona have a zoo?

The attractions at the zoo make for an unforgettable, perfect day out for all the family. Barcelona Zoo occupies over 14 hectares inside the Parc de la Ciutadella. It was founded in 1892 and located in buildings that had been used for the 1888 Universal Exhibition.

Are there dolphins at Barcelona Zoo?

The three remaining bottlenose dolphins held at Barcelona Zoo have been moved to Attica Zoological Park in Greece. The move means there are now no dolphins held in Barcelona, following a decision by the city council in 2018 to ban the construction of any more dolphinaria.

Do you need to book Barcelona Zoo?

There is no problem to buy the tickets there. We've done the same. Enjoy

Lakshmi Menon, Author at Headout Blog

Lakshmi Menon

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Born to parents bit by the wander bug, Lakshmi calls her love for travel "hereditary and habitual". Perpetually ensconced with a book in her hand and a mug of coffee in the other, she has been to over 15 countries in her 23 years of existence and is currently saving miles and money for her solo trip to Iceland. Always hustling towards the least trodden path, she has encountered some wonderful people during her escapades and if you ever meet her, she won't stop gushing about them.