a bird zoo, almost only birds
Flamingos hatching eggs, chicks that just came into the world, pelicans waiting for feeding time. This isn't a conventional zoo with large mammals and concrete cages: Zoo de Lourosa specialised in birds, and that choice is what defines it.
The collection has hundreds of animals spread across multiple habitats designed for the species they hold. There are endangered species along the route, and an adoption programme lets you go beyond a simple visit. For those who really want to get into the rhythm of the place, there's the option to spend a day as a keeper.
The park is in Lourosa, in the Porto metropolitan area, less than half an hour's drive from the city. You get there, you stay, you pull the kids off their screens for a few hours, and you understand why flamingos are still the animal everyone stops to watch.
what you'll find
- flamingo colony with active breeding
- pelicans with a live feeding time to watch
- children's playground in the grounds
- endangered species integrated along the route
- option of a guided visit as a keeper for a day
