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Located in the lungs of the city, the Madrid Zoo was inaugurated on 23 June 1972 in the surroundings of the Casa de Campo. It currently has around 1,300 specimens of 333 species in a 22-hectare area distributed by continents with specimens of great value. Examples are the Costa gorilla, the white and Indian rhinoceros, the Bornean orangutan, the giant panda, the Iberian lynx, the giant otters of the Amazon and the imperial eagle.
The educational activities of dolphins, sea lions, birds of prey and exotic birds are part of a tour in which the twin panda bears You You and Jiu Jiu, Land of gorillas or the Bornean orangutan family, as well as the group of Asian elephants or unique species such as koalas, takins or tapirs are a must. Also visit the aquarium, where you can see sharks of various species, sea turtles or its coral farm, a pioneer in Spain since 1995.
Workshops for the whole family, children's camps at Easter, summer and Christmas or monographic courses for students throughout the school year are other attractions of this zoological institution that is part of the history of the city of Madrid. Come to the Zoo!
Now the whole family can live a unique and wild experience at Safari Madrid! Few kilometers from Madrid, in the town of Aldea Fresno, you will find this authentic safari that allows you to unravel the magic of the animal kingdom.
The enclosure is divided into sections and is home to a wide variety of animal species. Watch the flight of impressive birds, visit the reptile area to learn all about these animals; mammals, carnivores and herbivores, from different habitats, are waiting for you, roaming around this enclosure- have your camera ready!
Come to Safari Madrid and experience first-hand the thrill of spotting so many animals.
Faunia is a zoo with more than 1,200 animals of 152 different species. You can find them along a 14-hectare route surrounded by vegetation and distributed in open spaces and pavilions that represent different ecosystems.
The concept of proximity and recreation of habitats create ideal conditions for the animals and make this Madrid park a different concept, ideal for young people, families and children from 3 to 13 years old.
Just 5 minutes from the centre of Madrid, visitors to Faunia have the opportunity to interact with unique species in Spain through activities led by their keepers with West Indian manatees or learn about animals such as sea bears or even get to know reptiles up close through the crocodile feeding activity.
Experiencing an Amazon rain, without even getting wet, in the jungle of Faunia or stopping to observe the lemurs in the African Forest are some of the nearby experiences in this park located in the Madrid neighbourhood of Valdebernardo, at exit 6 of the A3.
In the town of San Sebastián de los Reyes we find Micropolix, an authentic city for the enjoyment of the little ones, specifically designed and with a multitude of games and dynamics.
More than 12,000 square meters welcome the special citizens of this city, the children. Their mission is to actively collaborate in the services and routine of the city. To do this, the children will have to perform all kinds of functions: they will be firemen, doctors, architects or journalists and they will have to work together accompanying each other throughout different dynamics.
This innovative leisure activity is highly educational without limiting the fun and games for the children. They will have to accumulate Eurix, the special currency of the Micropolix city, and contribute to the best running of the city. Initiative, teamwork, effort and self-improvement are values that will be promoted through the different games. An innovative proposal that turns children into the real protagonists of the game. Come to Micropolix!
SnowZone Madird is the indoor snow slope of Xanadu, the only one in Spain and one of the biggest in the world. The best alternative for fun and snow, all year round, just 20 minutes from the centre.
24,000 square metres dedicated to the world of snow, a slope for beginners and another for experts, a totally controlled environment, with snow always in the best conditions. The resort offers for rent all the necessary equipment to enjoy the snow, all year round! The ski area is complemented by a wide range of shops and restaurants to accompany your day's skiing. If you still don't know SnowZone, what are you waiting for?
Remember that the use of the beginners' slope is only allowed for lessons with our instructors and to access the expert slope you must have a minimum level 3. Book your visit!
Carlos Sainz Karting Las Rozas is an indoor circuit with 450 metres of rope and double height. Technical and dynamic, with bridge, tunnel and banked curve. A spectacular and fun track. It has the Carlos Sainz Kids service, where the little ones can celebrate their birthdays in a space designed for them, with slides, ball pools and an entertainment area.
The Carlos Sainz Karting La Ermita is a combined indoor and outdoor circuit with more than 700 metres of rope. It alternates technical sectors with several chicanes and faster areas. A very particular layout, rarely seen in the world of amateur karting.
Carlos Sainz Karting is pure adrenaline. The best way to feel like a racing driver. Every curve and every straight of the circuit demands the maximum from each driver, while at the same time offering fun for all the participants in the race.
Available for all ages and levels, it's the perfect plan for the whole family. It allows the participation of children with a minimum height of 1.30m, with karts adapted for them, guaranteeing their total safety. For the public over 15 years of age, the latest generation SODIKART karts are equipped with a 270cc Honda engine and 9.5 HP power. Come and drive!
Who said there is no beach in Madrid?
Aquopolis Villanueva de la Cañada is the ideal place to enjoy with the family, where the little ones will experience endless adventures in the various attractions designed especially for them and where they will begin to experience their first sensations in a water park.
LThe older and more daring ones will have a day full of adrenaline, fun, sun, water, slides, etc. This year there will be some great new features, including 7 new attractions and new restaurants.
What are you waiting for to come and cool off? We are waiting for you from 16 June to 4 September 2022.
San Martín de la Vega is home to one of the most modern and avant-garde theme parks in Europe. Dizzying roller coasters, musicals, water rides and authentic film scenes. Every day there are more than 50 different shows, parades and animations, which will make all the members of the family enjoy an unforgettable day in a unique space.
Inspired by the glamour of Hollywood and designed for a day at the movies, the park has attractions, some of them unique in Europe, distributed in six large themed areas: Hollywood Boulevard, Movie World Studios, Cartoon Village, DC Super Heroes World, Old West Territory and Warner Beach Park.
On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of its opening, the park is expanding its offer with well-known characters such as Neo and Trinity, from The Matrix saga, or Gizmo, from The Gremlins. Get ready for a cinema atmosphere, full of shows, sets and characters from the Warner universe ready to liven up a great family day out.
Adrenaline, children's attractions, leisure areas and restaurants; live the Warner experience just a few kilometres from the capital. Check all the information and schedule your visit.
The capital's theme and entertainment park, located in Madrid's Casa de Campo. It has more than 30 attractions aimed at different types of audiences, musical shows, meet & greets with Nickelodeon characters and a wide variety of restaurants and merchandising shops.
The unique and privileged setting of Casa de Campo de Madrid is one of the most important attractions of the Madrid Theme Park. Enjoying the main green space of the city of Madrid, tranquillity and outdoor fun is the perfect combination on a holiday for families and young people.
The Madrid Theme Park is divided into 4 themed areas: Machinery, Nature, Tranquillity and the Nickelodeon Land children's area. In addition to the fun guaranteed by its attractions, the park offers shows of its own production, with live voices and dance choreographies that are contagious for young and old, as well as street entertainments that take visitors around the park.
Lovers of real and terrifying adventures should not miss The Walking Dead Experience, the only passage in Europe of the hit TV series The Walking Dead. Inside you will walk through the most exciting and terrifying places of the series, looking for a safe place to take refuge after a zombie apocalypse. Come and try it out!
The la casa-museo del Ratoncito Pérez is a place that the children will love. The Enchanted Forest (Bosque Encantado) is also very attractive and educative.