The initiative offers children the opportunity to learn about the work done at the park to ensure animal welfare through hands-on activities, workshops, and games. Divided by age groups and with limited spaces, the program combines learning, fun, and direct contact with nature through activities such as scavenger hunts, animal observation, and visits to technical areas, always under the supervision of the BIOPARC education team.
Summer is just around the corner, and that means BIOPARC Valencia is preparing, once again, to open its doors to the imagination, curiosity and learning with one of its most anticipated offerings for families. The park Registration opens today for the summer edition of “Expedition Africa”, their holiday school aimed at nature-enthusiastic girls and boys, which means making the dream of discover what a BIOPARC is like “inside”by participating in some of the tasks performed to ensure the maximum well-being of the animals. In this way, one understands the importance of studying species behavior, how facilities are arranged and adapted according to the species, and the purpose of personalized environmental enrichment.
Africa Expedition Summer 2026
Of course, games and fun are part of this successful educational leisure initiative developed by BIOPARC since its opening 18 years ago and which has three periods each year coinciding with the School holidays (Easter, Summer and Christmas)Participants will become animal experts and experience a truly "wild" adventure. Through a comprehensive program of activities, including themed scavenger hunts, workshops, experiments, animal behavior observation, and visits to the technical area, they will get a close look at the daily work of the expert team at BIOPARC Valencia and its staff. commitment to the protection of biodiversity.
BIOPARC Valencia Holiday School
The school will begin with the special “Club Natura,” a unique three-day experience (June 23, 25, and 26) for children born between 2014 and 2020, who will be introduced to conservation specialists. Starting June 29, “Expedition Africa” will be divided into two age-appropriate options: “Little Adventure” and “Big Adventure,” the latter for primary school students. This year’s program, “The Atlas of Legendary Creatures,” combines mythology and science in a journey to discover the wonders of the animal world and understand the importance of its conservation.
La BIOPARC Summer School It runs from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM and costs €165 per person for the NATURA Club and €260 for ADVENTURE Week. This includes lunch, a snack, and all necessary materials, as well as the official cap. Reduced rates of €150 and €235 respectively are available for holders of a valid B! annual pass, large family or single-parent family certificates, and when registering two or more family members on the same dates. Places are limitedTherefore, it is recommended to expedite the applications that must be processed through the website. BIOPARC websiteIt is important to remember that the animal care team is involved in the content and at all times there is assistance and guidance from staff specialized in educational resources.
A full day of “leisure with a cause”
Throughout the days, interventions take place in group dynamics, preparing animal diets, environmental enrichment routes and refreshing activities in the pool, within an environment that fosters socialization and respect for animals. All of this is accompanied by the park's educational team, specializing in biology, animal welfare, and conservation.
As every summer, BIOPARC thus reinforces its commitment to “leisure with a cause”Offering a holiday alternative that combines fun and environmental education in a unique urban setting. All information regarding age groups, schedules, and registration is now available on the BIOPARC Valencia website.
