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Heading to Moraira and fancy adding some animal magic to your holiday? I’ve spent years visiting the wildlife parks in this region, and I’m happy to share my insider tips for making the most of these fantastic attractions from your Moraira base.
The Costa Blanca has some wonderful animal parks within an hour’s drive of Moraira. Let me walk you through what makes each special and how to plan the perfect zoo day out.
The nearest zoos to Moraira which I’ve added to the guide are:
Terra Natura Benidorm – buy Terra Natura tickets here from €33 per person
Mundomar Benidorm – buy Mundomar tickets here from €27 per person
Terra Natura Benidorm
Just under an hour from the quiet streets of Moraira sits the vast Terra Natura park – a completely different world filled with wildlife from across the globe.
What I love most about this park is how it breaks away from traditional zoo layouts, creating massive, natural environments where animals can behave more naturally.
Terra Natura is split into several areas:
Americas – where you’ll find jaguars at their most active in the morning, and funny capuchin monkeys playing around
Asia – home to a lovely family of Indian elephants (with a baby born in 2024!), Bengal tigers, and Asian lions
Pangea – filled with amazing reptiles, rare snakes, and fascinating insects
The Asia section is an absolute favourite among visitors. The Bengal tigers here are particularly impressive – if you time it right, you might catch them swimming in their pool, which is quite a sight!
In the Americas zone, I’d recommend heading straight to the jaguar enclosure when you arrive. These magnificent cats are most active in the morning and tend to snooze through the afternoon. The capuchin monkeys nearby provide endless entertainment with their playful antics.
The Pangea section is home to some fascinating creatures you might not see elsewhere, including some stunningly colourful poison dart frogs and rare reptiles like the green tree python. There’s informational placards all around for visitors to learn about the creatures.
Moraira to Terra Natura: practical info
From Moraira, the drive takes just under an hour:
- Follow the N-332 towards Benidorm, then join the AP-7
- Take exit 65-A when you see signs for Terra Natura
- The park has free parking right at the entrance
Current visiting information
The park opens 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on weekends only until April 2025. With adult tickets at a reduced rate of €23 and free entry for under-4s, it’s good value for a day out.
Getting to Terra Natura from Moraira
The drive takes about 50 minutes via the AP-7 motorway. The route is straightforward:
Take the AP-7 towards Benidorm
Exit at 65 (you’ll see signs for Terra Natura)
Continue on CV-753
Take the CV-70 slip road
At the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto CV-7673
Free parking right at the entrance
Opening times and tickets
Open 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The park is open again for the summer season! Adult tickets are currently €33 for adults, and €27 for children and seniors. Under-4s go free.
Mundomar
If your little ones are mad about sea life, they’ll absolutely love Mundomar! While it’s smaller than Terra Natura, the focus on marine animals and amazing shows makes it really special. Mundomar has just recently opened for the summer season again.
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The stars of Mundomar are:
Dolphins performing fantastic acrobatic displays
Smart sea lions showing off their tricks
Beautiful exotic birds that fly right above you
Playful penguins splashing about
Show times
Dolphins: 1:30pm and 4:30pm
Sea lions: 12:45pm and 5:45pm
Birds: 11:15am, 2:30pm, 3:30pm
Getting to Mundomar from Moraira
It’s about 50 minutes drive from Moraira:
Follow the AP-7 towards Benidorm
Look for signs to Mundomar/Aqualandia, Benidorm’s water parks
Parking costs €5 for the whole day
Opening hours and prices
Opens 10:00am – 7:00pm in summer.
Ticket prices are currently €27 for adults, and €22 for children.
Which zoo should you pick?
If you’re staying in Moraira for a week, I’d suggest:
Terra Natura for a full day out seeing lots of different animals – perfect if your kids love all kinds of wildlife. Terra Natura is better for couples and families with older children.
Mundomar if your family is keen on sea life and wants to watch amazing shows. It’s much better if you have toddlers.
My top tips
For Terra Natura:
Get there when it opens – the animals are most lively in the morning
Go when the weather in Moraira looks sunny – from my personal experience, its not as nice to walk around in the rain all day
Take water bottles – you can fill them up around the park
Wear comfy shoes – there’s lots of walking!
For Mundomar:
Book any special experiences (like meeting dolphins) well before you go
Bring sun cream and hats – some waiting areas for shows are in the sun
Try to see the first dolphin show of the day when the dolphins are full of energy
Want to make it an even bigger day out? Both parks have water parks next door – perfect for cooling off in summer!
