Lloc de Menorca/ Zoo Menorca

Lloc de Menorca is a great place to visit. Situated between the towns of Alaior and Mahon it is described as a “Zoo Park” that aims to educate and raise public awareness about environmental issues. Many of the animals have been rescued from illegal trafficking, testing laboratories, mistreatment in circuses, abandonment and are now cared for here. When we were there last year there were some animals that were being rehabilitated and were temporarily there.

They have both native breeds to Menorca such as the Caballo MenorquÍn/ Menorcan horse and other species from around the world such as Cocodrilo del Nilo/ Nile crocodile. Some of the areas are fully interactive such as The Forest of Lemurs and a Petting Zoo. Watch out for those cheeky goats chewing on your clothes!

The layout and interactive nature of it makes it great fun for kids. There is also a soft play area/ playground near the snack bar by the entrance, picnic areas and a “Talaquatic”- a fun splash area (very welcome on a hot day)! There is also a nice gift shop by the entrance.

They have different zones for the types of animals; the Indigenous animals with the Menorcan horse, sheep, hens, pigs and cows, wetlands and an aquarium, the Bird section including an area you can walk through amongst the very curious birds. The Farm Animals’ area with the baby goats you can feed. The Wild Animal zone has Macaques, Porcupines, Lemurs, Tortoises, Reptiles including snakes that you can hold, Rabbits, Wallabies, Nile crocodiles and more. It is a lovely place to stroll around at your own pace and the walk is not too strenuous even with little ones.
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The zoo is generally open from April until October and during the peak summer season it is open every day and for longer opening hours. Children under 3 are free. Group tickets (from 20 people) and booking tickets more than a day in advance online, are cheaper. They also run a summer school, Bird of Prey flight shows and Saturday morning leisure activities for children. It is well worth a visit for both adults and kids alike! 

Lloc de Menorca, Carretera general Km 8 Urbanización, 07730 L'Argentina, Menorca

www.llocdemenorca.com/