Zoo Lagos, Animal park in Barão de São João, Portugal

Zoo Lagos lies between Barão de São João and Bensafrim, about 16 km from Lagos. Its largest areas are a farm and a lake with artificial monkey islands, one of them holding South American coatis. The park keeps around 350 species, mainly mammals and birds, among them several hornbill species, plus tortoises, dwarf crocodiles and cobras. The nocturnal Lyle's flying fox enclosure opens only during certain hours.

Construction began in late 1997, and the facility opened on November 16, 2000 as a major wildlife site in the Lagos area. The project was created to establish a place for nature education and animal care in the Algarve region.

The facility plays a role in teaching families about animals and nature. Feeding times and educational activities help visitors understand how different creatures live and behave.

The site is accessible by car via the A22 motorway, taking the Sines exit and following signs toward the nearby Bensafrim area. Well-maintained pathways connect the different zones, making a full tour easy to navigate.

In 2011 the zoo received ten pairs of Lyle's flying foxes from the Doué-la-Fontaine biopark in France, as part of the UN International Year of the Bat. Their enclosure is the only part of the zoo open for just a few hours a day.