Terra Natura Benidorm - Zoo and Nature Park
1,500 animals in natural habitats + Aqua Natura water park
Terra Natura Benidorm is an animal and nature park combining a zoo with the Aqua Natura water park, located in Benidorm on Costa Blanca. Spanning over 320,000 m², it is home to more than 1,500 animals from 200 species spread across three themed zones: Asia, Americas, and Pangea. The park stands out with its zooimmersion concept — visitors observe animals without visible barriers in recreated natural habitats. Every ticket (from 38€ adult) includes access to Aqua Natura with pools, slides, and dolphin shows. Terra Natura is located 62 km from Gran Alacant (approx. 55 min via the AP-7 motorway) and is an ideal destination for a full-day family trip.
What will you see in Terra Natura's themed zones?
Terra Natura Benidorm is divided into three distinct themed zones, each recreating the natural ecosystem of a different continent. Transitions between zones take place through carefully designed themed gates, enhancing the feeling of travelling around the world. The total walking route is approximately 4 kilometres and follows comfortable, paved paths accessible to pushchairs and wheelchair users.
Asia
- • Asian elephants: Shows at 12:00 and 16:00
- • White tigers: Underwater observatory
- • Orangutans: Monkey island
- • Crocodiles: Terrarium with walkover
Americas
- • Andean condors: Largest birds
- • Jaguars: Diving pools
- • Sea lions: Water spectacular
- • Giant tortoises: Galapagos giants
Pangea
- • Rhinoceroses: African savannah
- • Hippos: Giant pools
- • Giraffes: Feeding platform
- • Lemurs: Madagascar island
Aqua Natura
- • Dolphins: Shows 3x daily
- • Sea lions: Interactive show
- • Water park: Slides + pools
- • Scuba diving: With sharks (extra fee)
How much do Terra Natura tickets cost in 2025?
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What does the Aqua Natura water park offer with your ticket?
Every Terra Natura ticket includes access to Aqua Natura — a water park with pools, slides, and dolphin shows! The water park occupies a separate section of the complex and is open from June to September.
- • Wave pool (500 m²) and lazy river
- • Slides for children and adults (including 15 m kamikaze)
- • Dolphin shows (11:30, 15:30, 17:30) - approx. 30 min each
- • Relaxation area with jacuzzi and loungers
- • Shark diving (14:00-18:00, booking required)
When are the animal shows at Terra Natura?
Animal shows
- 10:30 - Parrots and birds of prey
- 12:00 - Asian elephants
- 13:30 - Sea lions
- 16:00 - Asian elephants
- 17:00 - Volcano (special effects)
Aqua Natura
- 11:30 - Dolphin show
- 15:30 - Dolphin show
- 17:30 - Dolphin show
- All day - Water park
- 14:00-18:00 - Shark diving*
How to get to Terra Natura from Gran Alacant?
Terra Natura Benidorm is located 62 km north of Gran Alacant. The most convenient way to get there is by car via the AP-7 motorway (toll-free on this section) heading towards Benidorm. The entire journey takes approximately 55 minutes. Join the AP-7 motorway near Gran Alacant and take exit 65 marked Terra Natura.
By car
- • Time: ~55 min (62 km)
- • Route: AP-7 towards Benidorm, exit 65
- • Parking: 5€/day (several hundred spaces)
- • GPS address: Foia del Verdader 1, 03502 Benidorm
By public transport
- • ALSA bus: Alicante → Benidorm (~6€)
- • Local bus: line 7 to the park
- • Total time: ~90 min
- • Cost: ~8€ one way
How to plan a visit to Terra Natura with children?
With children
Start with the shows (kids love the elephants!), then the zoo, and finish with the water park. Baby changing facilities in every zone. Pushchair hire at the entrance for 5€.
Planning your day
You need a full day (6-8h). Zoo in the morning (animals most active), shows at midday, water park in the afternoon. In July and August the park stays open until 20:00 or 22:00.
What to bring
Swimsuit, towel, SPF50 sunscreen, water bottle (refillable at fountains), comfortable shoes for the 4 km route. Lockers at Aqua Natura for 3€.
How does Terra Natura compare to other parks on Costa Blanca?
| Park | Type | Adult ticket | Distance | Visit time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terra Natura | Zoo + water park | 38€ | 62 km | 6-8h |
| Mundomar | Oceanarium | 35€ | 60 km | 3-4h |
| Rio Safari Elche | Safari zoo | 24€ | 22 km | 3-4h |
| Terra Mitica | Theme park | 39€ | 62 km | 5-7h |
Terra Natura stands out from the competition primarily through its zooimmersion concept and the combination of a zoo with a water park in a single ticket. Mundomar focuses exclusively on marine animals and is smaller, while Rio Safari Elche is a more budget-friendly option much closer to Gran Alacant. If you are looking for adrenaline and roller coasters rather than animals, the neighbouring Terra Mitica theme park is a better choice — it is located literally next to Terra Natura.
Who is Terra Natura Benidorm for?
Families with children
Perfect combination of zoo and water park for a full day. Children under 4 free. Pushchair hire, baby changing in every zone, shaded areas.
Couples and adults
Zooimmersion is a unique experience. Shark diving is an unforgettable premium attraction. Themed evening events in summer.
Seniors
Discounts for seniors 65+. Wheelchair-accessible paths. Plenty of benches and rest areas. On-site restaurants with menus.
Local tip
Buy tickets online on the official website terranatura.com — sometimes there are 2+1 free promotions! In summer arrive early (by 10:00) — it can get very crowded in the afternoon, especially on weekends. Lunch at the park restaurants is expensive (10-15€ per dish), so bring your own snacks or eat at the nearby La Marina shopping centre (5 min by car). Remember that the Aqua Natura water park only operates during the summer season (June-September), so in winter you will only visit the zoo section.
Important practical information
- • Children under 4: free admission
- • Parking: 5€ for the whole day
- • Zoo season: all year (Aqua Natura: June-September)
- • Pets: not allowed
- • Outside food: allowed (picnic areas)
- • Group tickets (min 20 people): from 22€
- • Wi-Fi: free throughout the park
- • ATMs: none — bring cash or card
- • Accessibility: wheelchair-accessible paths
Rafał Prońko
Właściciel Brisa Alacant
Właściciel apartamentu wakacyjnego Brisa Alacant od 2023 roku, regularnie odwiedzam Costa Blanca i znam region z własnych doświadczeń. Wszystkie miejsca opisane na blogu odwiedziłem osobiście — zdjęcia i porady pochodzą z moich własnych wizyt. Pomagam gościom odkrywać najlepsze atrakcje regionu Alicante.
Frequently Asked Questions about Terra Natura Benidorm
How much does a ticket to Terra Natura Benidorm cost?
A ticket to Terra Natura Benidorm in the 2025 season costs 38 euros for an adult and 32 euros for a child aged 4 to 12 or a senior over 65 years old. The afternoon ticket, available from 2:00 PM, is 29 euros and 24 euros respectively. The standard ticket price includes full access to the Aqua Natura water park, making this one of the best-value offers on Costa Blanca. The combo Terra Natura plus Aqua Natura ticket with additional premium attractions costs 58 euros for an adult and 52 euros for a child. Children under 4 years old enter completely free of charge. Group tickets for a minimum of 20 people start from 22 euros per person. It is worth buying tickets online on the official website terranatura.com, as promotions such as buy-two-get-one-free are sometimes available, particularly outside the summer season. Parking on the park premises costs an additional 5 euros for the whole day.
What animals can you see at Terra Natura?
Terra Natura Benidorm is home to over 1,500 animals representing approximately 200 different species, spread across three expansive themed zones covering 320,000 square metres. The Asia zone houses Asian elephants, white Bengal tigers visible through an underwater observatory, orangutans on a monkey island, and crocodiles in a terrarium with a glass walkover. In the Americas zone you will encounter Andean condors, jaguars with diving pools, sea lions performing spectacular water shows, and giant Galapagos tortoises. The Pangea zone recreates the African savannah with rhinoceroses, hippos in enormous pools, giraffes at a feeding platform, and lemurs on a Madagascar island. The park is renowned for its unique zooimmersion concept, where visitors observe animals without visible barriers in carefully recreated natural habitats, creating the impression of direct contact with wildlife. Daily educational shows with elephants take place at 12:00 and 16:00 and with sea lions at 13:30, allowing you to learn even more about these fascinating species.
Does Terra Natura have a water park?
Yes, Aqua Natura is an extensive water park forming an integral part of the Terra Natura Benidorm complex, and access to it is included in the price of every zoo ticket. The water park offers a 500-square-metre wave pool, a lazy river perfect for relaxation, exciting slides for both children and adults, and a relaxation zone with jacuzzi. The main attraction of Aqua Natura is the dolphin shows held three times daily at 11:30, 15:30, and 17:30, each lasting approximately 30 minutes. For an additional fee, you can book the unforgettable experience of diving with sharks in a special pool, available daily between 14:00 and 18:00. The water park is open during the summer season from June to September. Aqua Natura provides lockers for personal belongings at 3 euros, changing rooms, showers, and a food and drinks outlet. It is advisable to bring your own towel and SPF50 sunscreen, as the water park area has few shaded spots and the Costa Blanca sun can be very intense.
How do you get to Terra Natura from Gran Alacant?
From Gran Alacant to Terra Natura Benidorm it is approximately 62 kilometres, and the drive takes about 55 minutes via the AP-7 motorway heading north towards Benidorm. The route is straightforward: join the AP-7 motorway near Gran Alacant, head towards Benidorm, and take exit number 65 marked Terra Natura. The park is located at Foia del Verdader 1, 03502 Benidorm, right next to the Terra Mitica theme park. Parking on the park grounds costs 5 euros per day and accommodates several hundred cars. Alternatively, you can travel by ALSA bus from Alicante bus station to Benidorm for approximately 6 euros, then take local bus line 7 directly to the park. The total bus journey takes around 90 minutes. GPS navigation works flawlessly when you enter Terra Natura Benidorm. For those without a car, it is worth considering renting one for the whole day, which also allows you to visit the nearby Terra Mitica theme park or La Marina shopping centre on the way back.
How long does a visit to Terra Natura Benidorm take?
A full visit to Terra Natura including the Aqua Natura water park requires an entire day, meaning 6 to 8 hours of active exploring. The optimal day plan looks as follows: arrive at opening time at 10:00 AM and start with the zoo zones, where animals are most active in the cooler morning hours. At 12:00 it is worth watching the Asian elephant show, and at 13:30 the sea lion spectacular. After lunch, which you can have at one of the three park restaurants or from your own supplies in designated picnic areas, head to Aqua Natura for the dolphin show at 15:30 and spend the afternoon on the slides and in the wave pool. The park closes at 18:00 during the standard season, while in July and August opening hours are extended to 20:00 or even 22:00 on themed nights. If you have limited time and only 3 to 4 hours, focus on the Pangea zone with rhinos and giraffes and the elephant show, skipping the water park.
Źródła i odnośniki
- Terra Natura Benidorm - Official website(dostęp: 2026-02-27)
- Terra Natura Benidorm - TripAdvisor(dostęp: 2026-02-27)
- Aqua Natura Benidorm - Water park(dostęp: 2026-02-27)
- Terra Natura - Wikipedia (ES)(dostęp: 2026-02-27)
- Benidorm Tourist Guide - Ayuntamiento(dostęp: 2026-02-27)
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