Oasis Wildlife Fuerteventura is the island’s large zoo and botanical garden, on the south-east coast near La Lajita. It is open every day, and a visit can fill a whole day. The park keeps a wide range of animals, from sea lions and parrots to giraffes, elephants, lemurs and many birds, and it has live shows with sea lions, parrots, birds and other fauna. Paid experiences let you get closer, including safari, lemur, sea lion, giraffe and elephant experiences, and there is a camel experience that can be added to the general ticket. The grounds are planted with cacti and tropical gardens, which are a pleasure in themselves. There are several restaurants serving Canary Islands dishes, a snack bar, a picnic area where you may bring your own food, and free parking. A free Oasis bus runs to the park, and a Sunday market with many stalls is held outside the entrance.
Planning your day
The park lists daily opening from the morning to the late afternoon, so arrive early to see the animals at their most active and to fit in the shows. Check the show times when you arrive and plan your route around them, since the sea lion and parrot shows are the highlights for most families. Buy tickets and any experiences on the park’s site before you travel, which saves time at the entrance. The experiences are extra and some have age or height rules, so check these at booking.
Getting there
The park runs a free bus from the island’s main tourist areas, with no seat reservation, and its timetable is on the park’s site. You can also drive, and parking is free, with spaces for motorbikes and bicycles. The park suits a day when the wind is too strong for the beach, or when you want a break from the sun,. Bring a hat, sunscreen and a refillable bottle, since the south-east is dry and sunny.
Making the most of it
The park suits families with children of all ages, and its flat paths work for pushchairs, although you should check the layout when you arrive. Visitors may bring food to eat in the picnic areas but may not feed the animals with food from home.
If you plan to come back, the park sells a pass for repeat visits through the year. A Sunday visit adds the market, which is a good place to pick up local products. Allow at least four hours, and a full day if you want the experiences and a relaxed lunch.
What to expect
The experience
A self-guided day in a zoo and botanical garden, with live animal shows, paid encounters, restaurants and a picnic area.
Best time
Arrive at opening to see animals at their most active and to plan the day around the show times.
How long
At least four hours, and a full day with the experiences and a relaxed lunch.
Tips
Buy tickets online, check show times on arrival, bring a hat, sunscreen and water, and use the free parking or the free Oasis bus.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Families with children who want a day out of the wind and the sun with animals and shows.
- Families
- Sea lion and parrot shows, animal encounters and a children’s programme make it the island’s best family day.
- Couples
- The botanical gardens and the camel experience are a relaxed alternative to the beach.
- Pair with
- An afternoon at the Jandía beaches in the south after the park.
- Time needed
- Half a day at minimum, ideally a full day.
Good questions
When is Oasis Wildlife Fuerteventura open?+
The park is open daily from the morning to the late afternoon, with no closing days. Check the park’s site for current hours before you go.
Is there parking?+
Yes, parking is free and there are spaces for motorbikes and bicycles. A free Oasis bus also runs from the main tourist areas with no seat reservation.
Can I bring my own food?+
Yes, you may eat your own food in the picnic areas, but you may not feed the animals with food from home. The park also has several restaurants and a snack bar.
Are animal experiences included in the ticket?+
No, experiences such as the safari, lemur, sea lion, giraffe and elephant encounters and the camel experience are paid extras. Check the age and height rules when you book.
How long should I allow?+
At least four hours for the shows and the main areas, and a full day if you add experiences and a long lunch.
