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As well as these Safari and Marine parks near Barcelona you can also visit the Barcelona Zoo and Barcelona Aquarium in the city.

Animal Park of Sobrestany

Tel. 972 78 8494
http://www.parcanimal.com

Set in La La Baix Empordà (between L’Escala and L’Estartit), 40 hectares of wildlife park home to over 500 animals some of which you can see by foot and others within the safety of your car. Lake and picnic area, horse-riding and children’s play area.

Free entry with Super 3 card.

Open:10am-1pm and 3pm-6pm Mon to Fri;10am-6pm weekends (Spring/Summer 9am-9pm daily)
Price: Adults €19; Child 4-12 yrs €13 ; Under 4’s FREE
Location:Torroella de Montgrí (Girona); Ctra. De L’ Escala to Bellcaire, Km 3.5 Camí de Sobrestany 1.5km

Cal Castillo - Nucli Zoologic (Animal Rescue Centre)

Tel. 93 674 9011
http://www.calcastillo.com

Petting farm for kids just outside the city. Donkeys, horses, goats, emus, pot-bellied pigs are among the various animals your little ones can get up close too. The rescuce centre is owned and run by a retired couple. 

Open: 10am-1pm daily
Price: Donations please.
Location: Sant Cugat (Sol de Aire). See website for map (possible by FGC to Sant Cugat then bus).

MarineLand Catalunya

Tel. 93 765 4802
http://www.marineland.es

Water park, marine zoo and dolphinarium . Sea-life includes seals, sea lions, penguins and otters. Also tropical bird shows. See website for marine zoo and exhibition times,

Open: March 15th to October 17th (opening times vary by seasons)
Price. Adults €15.00 - €22.00, Children 4-12 yrs €10.50-€15.00 (Admission price seasonal), Under 4’s FREE.
Location: Ctra. Malgrat a Palafolls 08039, Palafolls towards Costa Brava (45 mins. from Barcelona)
By Car: C32 Exit 23 Blanes-Palafolls or AP7 exit 10 Blanes-Hostalric

Aqualeon

Tel. +34 97 768 7656
http://www.aqualeon.es

A 2 in 1 combined {ln:water parks 'Water park and Safari experience on the Costa Dorada. Water shoots for all tastes from the Twister to the ominous sounding 100m Black Hole. There is also a mini park for younger kids, with slides and ramps suitable for toddlers.
Daily exhibitions: Exotic birds 12pm and 4.15pm, Predatory birds 1pm and 5pm, Reptiles 3.15pm. A Safari bus runs half hourly from 11am to 5.30pm

Open: Daily from 10am to 6pm June 14th – 14th September
Price: Adults €19.00, Children 4-12 yrs €14.00, Under 4’s FREE
10% discount for online booking and special Combi bus and entrance ticket - see website for details .
Location: Finca Les Basses, Albinyana (Bet. El Vendrell and Tarragona)
By Car: AP-7 towards Tarragona, exit 12 (see website for detailed map)
By Bus: Sitges – El Vendrell (+34 97 768 7823 for info. & reservations)

El Parc de Les Aus

Tel. +34 93 756 6166
htttp://www.elparcdelesaus.com

Exotic birds and plants at this centre that gives children a chance to see nature up close.  

Location: C. de Les Corts, 7 , Cabrera de Mar