Mazotos Camel Park, Zoo and animal park in Mazotos, Cyprus.
Mazotos Camel Park is an animal facility in the village of Mazotos that houses more than 100 creatures from diverse species. The collection includes 60 camels, ostriches, goats, deer, ponies, wallabies, llamas, alpacas, lemurs, and various bird species.
The facility started in 1998 as a camel farm in the countryside. A family gradually expanded it into a larger wildlife park with an increasing diversity of animals.
The park displays traditional Cypriot household items and tools in a small museum space. These objects show how daily life looked in this region generations ago.
The facility sits about 15 minutes drive from Larnaca Airport, making access straightforward. Visitors find camel rides, swimming pools, a restaurant, and facilities for various activities on site.
Guests can hand-feed camels using carob pods, creating direct contact with these animals. This feeding experience is an unusual and memorable way to interact with them.
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