Palmitos Park

Fantastic experience: Stopped by the park today and everything went rather well. We took the L45 bus without problems. Although the bus company probably isn't part of the park, it's worth mentioning that you can get a ride there and back, pay on the bus with a credit card, and you can see other parts of the area without problems. Bus times are clearly posted, and Google Maps does a great job of laying out the route. Both of our cell phones lost receptions about 15 minutes before we got to the park, so if you're needing maps, you may want to download offline maps before undertaking the journey. The park has a plethora of birds, monkeys, a few alligators, and the reason I came was for the aquarium. The park, and the aquarium are a small to midsize park, so there is enough to see and do. We spent about 3 hours in the park and were able to walk through twice and see the dolphin show, exotic bird show, and the small animal show. I tried to book tickets online but the website didn't seem to work right. They have a note on the payment page to wait a few minutes because it takes a while for payment to go through. I just took a chance since we're in the off-season that we'd be able to enter the park, and it worked out. If you get online tickets, I'd suggest making sure you can call them up on your phone in airplane mode. This way you won't be caught off-guard when there is no cell phone connection available when you're at the park. Overall, I think this is a nice way to spend an afternoon and would recommend a trip.

Fantastic experience: It was the Best park I have ever been too. The staff are all Amazing, the facilities are clean and fresh. Well worth the visit. 100%. Thank you Palmitos Park

Fantastic experience: A perfect program for the whole family. Friendly staff, beautiful park, many interesting animal species, exiting programs. It is a must when you are in Gran Canaria!

Fantastic experience: We had such an amazing experience there! The highlight were the Dolphins! Well done everyone for putting together such wonderful show!

Positive experience: Nice place to visit while the weather is cloudy, otherwise you'll melt under the sun during the birds and dolphins shows. Better to come for opening. The shows are nice and cute. The food is horrible, apart from the restaurant in the centre of the park. The price of 37 Eur pp is definitely too high, but not much entertaining alternatives on the South of the island.

Negative experience: how can anyone still go to dolphin shows? (if you want a little background info on how dolphins come into captivity look up taiji)

Fantastic experience: Had a great time. Obviously the dolphins were a must see,lots of fun and very well choreographed. And the free flying bird display was very good,never got on with the idea off birds being cooped up in cages but here thay get to fly free three times a day. Seeing a flock of macaws flying around the mountain side was a beautiful experience.lots of other things to see and do and animals generally look well cared for.like all zoos food and drink over priced but can't be cheap place to run so let them off that and set in great location.

Fantastic experience: Wonderfull place to visit. There are mostly smaller animals here to see, but at least as wonderfull is the flora, gorgeous flowers, plants and trees. They have exciting and interesting shows and you can spend at least five to six hours here in bewonderment! Step away one day from the beach and you won’t regret it!

Fantastic experience: Next level especially the dolphin show just WOW! Beautiful scenery, cactus garden and interactive shows/enclosures. We fed the Emus for €2 but I would avoid with children because they were quite sharp on the hands but hilarious experience. The birds were lovely, photo opportunity’s and little stands around to grab a snack/drink. Easy bus to get there and taxi rank with lots of taxis outside to get home easier if the bus doesn’t arrive.

Negative experience: Keeping dolphins in tiny pools while making them “dance” and swim with people is abuse. Places like this are illegal in many parts of the world (including the UK) for good reason. Don’t go unless you’re happy to support these beautiful animals living a torturous existence.

Fantastic experience: Amazing experience! Myself, husband and daughter aged 12 had such a hreat time. The Dolphin show, birds of prey and seeing all of the animals so well cared for was such a special memory that we will never forget!