The only pair of this amazing, super-fast animal with a "mini" trunk in our country enjoys the comfort of a new space where visitors can admire its behavior in a faithful recreation of its habitat. BIOPARC Valencia showcases the region's rich biodiversity by housing everything from the tiny elephant shrew to the largest land mammals, such as elephants and rhinoceroses, at an exceptional time with their recent offspring. Spring opening hours until 8 pm and more than 20 daily activities offer a complete "leisure with a purpose" experience.
The biological diversity of our planet never ceases to amaze us, and this treasure is especially visible at BIOPARC Valencia. bring wild nature closer to see more than 6.000 animals of 150 species different and raise awareness about the importance of their conservation. Along these lines, the Valencian park is the only place in Spain (and one of the few in Europe) where you can discover the short-eared elephant shrew (Macroscelides proboscideus) and, moreover, to do so in a novel facility that accurately reproduces its habitat.
The short-eared elephant shrew
The area that recreates the underground life of the savanna It hides this tiny mammal and other unique and little-known species: the very rare aardvark (Orycteropus afer), the extraordinary mole rat (Heterocephalus glaber), the largest snake in Africa, the African python (Python sebae), the original long-eared fox (Otocyon megalotis) or Africa's smallest carnivore, the dwarf mongoose (Helogale parvula undulatus).
Right next to him you can recognize the popular “Pumba” the warthog (Phacochoerus africanus), the charismatic striped hyena (Hyaena hyaena) and in one of the multi-species enclosures at BIOPARC Valencia, the striking Hartmann's zebra (Equus zebra ssp. Hartmannae) living alongside various birds and the group of the imposing white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum), with the “baby” Kairu running around nonstopHe is not the only "little one", as the park is experiencing one of its most tender moments with the elephant babies Malik and Makena and the chimpanzee babies, Cala and Ekon.
Fascinating 10cm animal that can reach speeds of 30km/h
La pair of elephant shrewsThe group, made up of the male recently arrived from the Nuremberg Zoo (Germany) and the female that was in BIOPARC Valencia, is now enjoying a new enclosure that significantly improves their well-being.
The design incorporates two terrariums connected by the interior area so that each individual can move from one side to the other and even remain separate. Elements have been added for encourage their behavior, achieving a rockier and higher space that provides a greater visibility for the public, who can admire the curious abilities of these animals to run and jump among the branches.
This tiny but fascinating animal, measuring just 10 cm and weighing barely 50 grams, is remarkable for its agility, capable of reaching speeds of up to 30 km/h. Its most distinctive feature is its elongated snout, similar to a miniature elephant trunk (hence its name), which it uses like a probe to locate insects, the basis of its diet.
Semana Santa 2026
With the arrival of spring BIOPARC Valencia extends its opening hours until 8 pm and, exceptionally in Easter (From Thursday, April 2nd to Sunday, April 5th) the opening time is brought forward to 9:30 a.m.
As a reference point for “leisure with a cause”, are offered every day More than 20 activities for all ages which complement the experience with a proposal that aims to bring the beauty of wild nature closer to raise awareness about its preservation.
