Zoo Aquarium de Madrid, Zoo and public aquarium in Casa de Campo, Madrid, Spain
The Zoo Aquarium de Madrid maintains over 6,000 animals from 500 species across 20 hectares of land in the Casa de Campo recreational area.
The institution traces its origins to the 1770 Casa de Fieras in Retiro Park, before relocating to its current location in Casa de Campo during 1972.
The facility contributes to international conservation through partnerships with the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria and World Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Visitors can explore multiple sections including a dolphinarium, an aviary, a petting zoo, and an aquarium containing 2 million liters of salt water.
The zoo received giant pandas Bing Xing and Hua Zui Ba in 2007, continuing a tradition that began with Spain's first pandas, gifted by China in 1978.
Location: Madrid
Inception: 1972
Fee: Yes
Phone: +34911547479
Website: http://zoomadrid.com
GPS coordinates: 40.40861,-3.76250
Latest update: May 14, 2025 05:43
These European zoos display animals from all continents. The institutions participate in species conservation programs and provide education about animals, their habitats, and ecosystems. Visitors observe rare and native species in naturalistic enclosures.
Madrid establishes itself as one of the richest cultural capitals in Europe. Behind its wide avenues and lively squares, the city reveals a heritage that is royal, artistic, and popular. From the Royal Palace to the Prado, from the Retiro Gardens to the alleys of Plaza Mayor, each neighborhood tells a piece of Spanish history. Art lovers discover masterpieces from the Golden Age, visitors stroll between contemporary museums, markets, and cathedrals, while Madrilenians enjoy their parks as open-air salons. Between iconic museums, historic buildings, and lively places, this selection gathers the essential sites to understand Madrid’s beauty and energy, balancing tradition and modernity.
Casa de Campo Park
1.7 km
Parque de Atracciones de Madrid
1.1 km
Madrid Arena
2.1 km
Teleférico de Madrid
1.7 km
Estudios de Prado del Rey
2.2 km
Cerro Garabitas
2.9 km
Antiguo canódromo de Carabanchel
2.6 km
Venta del Batán
703 m
Church of Santa Cristina
3 km
Abismo
1.2 km
Culebra Bridge, Madrid
1.1 km
Aluche Park
2.1 km
Pabellón de Cristal
2.2 km
Spain Pavilion of Expo 1958
1.8 km
Tornado
1.3 km
Tarántula
1.2 km
Fuente del Zarzón
1.1 km
Fuente de los Neveros
2.5 km
Monument to Beatriz Galindo, Madrid
2.9 km
Parque de la Cuña Verde de Latina
1.7 km
Parque Europa
3.1 km
Panteón Cano
2.9 km
Colorado Bridge, Casa de Campo
2.6 km
Centro Cultural Fernando de los Ríos, Madrid
1.6 km
Panteón Muro-Lara
2.9 km
Edificio de la Confederación Hidrográfica del Tajo
2.8 km
Panteón de José de la Cámara
3 km
Panteón Fermín de Muguiro
3 kmReviews
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