Zoo Aquarium Madrid
Pandas, dolphins, an aquarium and bird shows in the Casa de Campo park: the big family day out of the city, best on a dry day.
Last updated: 20 October 2026
Photo: Tiia Monto · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia
- Type
- Family fun
- Area
- Plaza de España & Casa de Campo
- Opening hours
- From 1 Nov: Mon–Fri 11:00–17:00, Sat–Sun 11:00–18:00 (last entry 1 h before closing; holiday Mondays to 18:00; 24 and 31 Dec to 16:00)
- Price
- €29.50
- Time needed
- 240 min
- Official website
- zoomadrid.com
What to expect
The Zoo Aquarium sits in the Casa de Campo, the large public park west of the centre. It has been at this site since 1972, covers about 20 hectares and is home to several thousand animals from around 500 species. It combines a classic zoo with an aquarium, so you move between open-air enclosures and indoor tanks.
The animals are grouped by continent, from Africa and Asia to the Americas, Europe and Oceania. Giant pandas, koalas, primates and a dolphinarium are the best-known residents, and the programme includes educational displays with sea lions and birds of prey. There is also a petting zoo, a train tour and several restaurants, so it works as a full day out, particularly with children.
Don't miss
- Giant pandas
- Dolphinarium
- Koalas
- Sea lion and birds of prey displays
- The aquarium
Tips for your visit
- Look at the show times on the zoo's website before you go and plan your route around them.
- Use the map to pick your continents instead of trying to see everything.
- The train tour is a useful break for tired legs.
- The Parque de Atracciones is in the same Casa de Campo, but doing both in one day is a lot with small children.
Getting there from Puerta del Sol (Kilometre Zero, Bear and Strawberry Tree)
🚇 ~35 min by public transport
Where to eat nearby
No restaurant within a 15-minute walk: eat before or after your visit.
Breakfast nearby
No breakfast spot within a 15-minute walk. Have breakfast near your hotel or in the centre before you go.
Other sights nearby
- Parque de Atracciones de Madrid · Family fun · 🚶 0.5 km · 6 min walk
- Campo del Moro Gardens · Park & garden · 🚇 ~35 min by public transport
- San Antonio de la Florida (Goya's frescoes) · Palace & church · 🚇 ~35 min by public transport
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