Zoo de Lagos
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Overview
Barão de S. João Lagos , Algarve 8600-013Zoo Lagos is a small and enchanting zoo set in 3 hectares, filled with vibrantly coloured plants and flowers. There are 120 species of animal along with over 200 botanincal species from five continents.
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Description
Parque zoologico de Lagos opened in November 2000 after the 3 heatares of land had been transformed into an animal paradise.
Zoo Lagos is an enriching reserve that welcomes all its members and the many thousands who come to visit each year.
Here the animals are not separated by breed but intermingle with each other. This not only makes it fun for the visitors to see, but better for the wellbeing of the animals as it is more comparable to how they would live natuarally. This could be why the zoo has had such good breeding success. Lagos zoo is one of only nine zoos in the world to have bred Marabou storks and three chicks were born here. Tina and her partner Donald the Gibbons have two sons Tobias and Lagos which were born here also.
Undoubtedly one of the main attractions is the primates, but the zoo is also home to lemurs, wallabies, lynxes, reptiles and tropical birds. There is a petting zoo which is a firm favourite with children.
This picturesque zoo is a family friendly enviroment which is a delight to stroll at leisure amongst over 120 different species of animal and 200 botanical species, offering a fun and educational day out for the whole family.
There is information on hand for those wanting to learn more about each species and, during peak season, keepers offer talks during feeding times and are happy to answer visitors´ questions. Feeding time is definitely one of the highlights of a day at the zoo and is not to be missed! You can watch the Cormorants and Pelicans being fed daily at 11:30am and 3:00pm and observe the antics of the primates during their feeding time at 4pm.
If you and your family are also in need of some light refreshments, Zoo Lagos has 2 snack bars to choose from within the grounds.
Hours of work
1st April - 30th September 10.00am to 19.00pm
1st October - 31st March 10.00am to 17.00pm
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Reviews
Zoo de Lagos, Algarve
Pattie Jenkins from Hackney - 06/15/2010 11:36:28
My family and I come to Lagos every year for our holidays and always visit Zoo de Lagos as the children just love it here. It's a lovely day out for eveyone infact. We spend the whole day here just wandering around . There are lovely seating areas to have lunch. The most fun time though is feeding time, which are set times so you can make sure you arrive in time to watch. There is a wonderful gift shop which somehow the children always manage to convince me to buy them something from, even though I tell them they got something last time.
Wonderful Little Zoo Lagos
Harvey Family from Manchester - 06/14/2010 09:59:39
This little zoo has to be the nice zoo the family has ever visited. It was a wonderful day strolling around the beautiful grounds. The animals were great, especially the monkey area, we couldn't get the children away.