A popular tourist attraction, this huge zoo has been awarded numerous international awards for its sensitive approach to keeping animals in captivity and its innovative design. It's a tropical paradise where you can enjoy lots of different spectacles including dolphin shows, sea lions, parrots and caves full of bats. There are ferocious lions and playful orangutans. It has the largest collection of parrots in the world, the best aquarium in Europe and the world's biggest penguin park. There are souvenir shops, refreshment stalls and a restaurant. You can jump on one of the free buses that leave from various stops throughout Puerto de la Cruz every 20 minutes.