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Bioparc in Spain’s Fuengirola celebrates arrival of eleven flamingo chicks

GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es BIOPARC Fuengirola, a renowned conservation haven, has greeted the arrival of eleven adorable flamingo chicks, marking the first

8 Aug, 2023 @ 11:15

Animals·Lead·Malaga

Shocking: Caiman found in an irrigation pod near Madrid

A CAIMAN was discovered casually swimming in an irrigation pond in the province of Toledo, near Madrid. Guardia Civil alerted a zoo and a safari

14 Jun, 2023 @ 16:30

Environment·Lead·Madrid·Other News

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Lizard Luck: Komodo Dragons on the prowl in Spain

FIVE Komodo Dragons have been hatched in a Spanish zoo. This is the first successful breeding of the world’s largest lizard in Spain for a

29 Mar, 2023 @ 18:00

Environment·Lead·Malaga

Third oldest zoo in Spain celebrates 70th anniversary

THE Zoobotanico de Jerez celebrates its 70th anniversary—growing from a small animal exhibition in 1953 to a zoo of national reference. What began in 1953

25 Feb, 2023 @ 10:30

Cadiz·Environment·Lead·Other News

Spain passes animal rights bill, but excludes hunting dogs from new protections

A CONTROVERSIAL new animal rights law has passed the Spanish parliament, but with an important exception: it will not cover hunting dogs or other animals

12 Feb, 2023 @ 14:15

Lead·National News·Politics

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WATCH: The crazy lengths Fuengirola zoo must go to keep the animals warm during the current cold snap

With the current biting temperature plunging the Costa del Sol into something almost resembling winter, BIOPARC Fuengirola has been forced to take extraordinary action to

29 Jan, 2023 @ 19:02

Lead·Malaga

‘Travelers’ Choice’: Tripadvisor awards Spain’s Bioparc Valencia as one of the best attractions in the world

With 150 different species, Bioparc Valencia aims to give visitors the chance to experience the African continent and learn the importance of protecting natural environments

16 Oct, 2022 @ 15:00

Environment·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Valencian Community

Ice lolly treats for zoo animals in Spain

AS temperatures soar to well above 30 degrees, a Spanish zoo has decided to treat its animals to cooling ice creams. But these frozen treats

9 Jul, 2022 @ 09:15

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Ukrainian refugee zoo animals find homes in exotic rescue centre in Spain’s Alicante

A menagerie of animals including lions, tigers and caracals, arrived at a rescue centre in Alicante on Thursday after a nine-day odyssey from wartorn Kyiv.

11 Mar, 2022 @ 11:45

Alicante·Lead·National News

VALENCIA RULES THE CHARTS: Zoo, a young band from Gandia, claim high spot on Spanish record sales list above international superstars

Zoo has achieved the feat in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic and crisis, and at a time when record sales – especially CDs -

12 Apr, 2021 @ 15:00

Alicante·Costa Blanca·La Cultura·Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

Lions catch COVID-19 at Barcelona Zoo in Spain but respond well to treatment

FOUR lions at Barcelona Zoo have tested positive for COVID-19 and are recovering well. It’s only the second-recorded case of coronavirus amongst large felines following

8 Dec, 2020 @ 15:02

Barcelona·Coronavirus·Lead·National News

Much-loved gorilla ‘violently attacks’ Madrid Zoo worker in Spain, leaving her in serious condition

The woman suffered a head injury, chest trauma with multiple fractures and an open fracture in both arms

28 Sep, 2020 @ 00:25

Lead·National News

Bioparc Fuengirola on Spain’s Costa del Sol reopens doors amid COVID-19 lockdown easing

The zoo will become the first leisure park to open its doors in Malaga with a 20% capacity.

11 Jun, 2020 @ 14:54

Lead·Malaga

A sad goodbye as Asmara the Sumatran tigress dies at Bioparc Fuengirola on Spain’s Costa del Sol

FOR 19 years she has been one of Spain’s most loved icons. Hundred of thousands of people have gazed at the awe-inspiring sight of the

28 Apr, 2020 @ 11:42

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Locals in Mallorca defend expat owned ‘zoo from hell’ after it was exposed in UK and Spanish press

A CONTROVERSIAL Mallorca zoo has hit back after angry tourists complained about the ‘poor physical and mental condition’ of the animals. One holiday-maker described, ‘emaciated

15 Sep, 2019 @ 10:00

Lead·Mallorca·Other News