Tenerife wildlife and garden guide

North Tenerife | Canary Islands

Island Parque

A zoo and botanical garden with tropical birds, primate islands, reptile houses, quiet lagoons and shaded walking paths.

7 habitat areas
140+ animal species
18 garden zones
4 walking routes

Animal habitats

A clear zoo route through animals and gardens.

Island Parque is presented as one clear place on Tenerife: a calm zoo with botanical gardens, natural shade and easy routes between habitats.

Tropical Aviary

Tropical Aviary

A bright bird area with macaws, parrots and dense planting inspired by humid forest canopies.

Lagoon Birds

Lagoon Birds

A calm water habitat with flamingos, reeds, palms and open views across the garden.

Primate Island

Primate Island

Leafy islands, climbing structures and shaded viewing points for forest primates.

Reptile House

Reptile House

Warm stone, careful lighting and quiet displays about reptiles from tropical regions.

Turtle Garden

Turtle Garden

A peaceful water garden with aquatic plants and interpretive notes about marine life.

Canary Forest Path

Canary Forest Path

A planted route with palms, ferns and volcanic textures that connect the zoo to Tenerife.

Lagoon Walk Primate Island

What to see

Wildlife areas with quiet garden spaces.

01

Tropical Aviary

Colorful parrots, soft planting and shaded paths create a bright first stop.

02

Primate Island

Leafy islands and viewing points introduce intelligent forest species in a calm setting.

03

Lagoon Walk

Flamingos, turtles and water plants give the route a slower coastal rhythm.

Photo walk

Close views, open gardens and quiet corners.

The park moves between shaded tropical planting, water habitats, volcanic textures and animal observation points.

Macaw canopy
Macaw canopy
Lagoon edge
Lagoon edge
Forest path
Forest path
Reptile house
Reptile house
Turtle garden
Turtle garden

Resident highlights

Animal areas with distinct moods.

Tall Savannah Corner

Tall Savannah Corner

Open planting, warm stone and long views create a calm savannah-inspired stop.

Quiet Forest Den

Quiet Forest Den

A shaded habitat with bamboo textures, cool air and slow observation points.

Atlantic Rock Habitat

Atlantic Rock Habitat

Dry planting, stone terraces and broad viewing lines give this area a rugged island feel.

Tropical Garden House

Tropical Garden House

Dense greenery, palms and water sounds soften the route between animal habitats.

Route rhythm

A calm path from canopy to lagoon.

The main route is designed as a simple sequence, so each habitat feels connected without rushing the walk.

01

Canopy start

Begin under tropical planting where the aviary soundscape sets a bright garden tone.

02

Water pause

Move toward the lagoon for reflections, reeds and slow observation of water birds.

03

Forest shade

Follow the cooler planted path toward primate viewing points and fern-covered stone.

04

Rock garden

End with reptile notes, dry planting and volcanic textures that feel close to Tenerife.

Island setting

Wildlife, gardens and Atlantic light.

The park combines animal areas with Canary planting, volcanic stone, water gardens and shaded rest points for a relaxed nature day.