Terra Natura facts for kids
A llama at the zoo
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Terra Natura is a cool place with two different animal parks and two water parks called Aqua Natura. You can find them near Benidorm and Murcia in the Costa Blanca, Spain.
These parks are special because they let you get close to animals. It looks like there are no barriers between you and them! You can see many different animals, like elephants, tigers, monkeys, lions, African buffalo, and rhinos.
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Terra Natura Benidorm: Explore the World!
The Terra Natura park in Benidorm is huge, covering about 320,000 square meters (that's like 80 football fields!). It's split into four main areas, each like a different part of the world:
- Pangea: This is the entrance area where your adventure begins.
- America: Discover animals from the American continents.
- Asia: See amazing creatures from Asia.
- Europe: Learn about animals native to Europe.
As you walk through these areas, you can spot around 1,500 animals. These animals belong to about 200 different species! It's like taking a trip around the world without leaving Spain.
Aqua Natura Benidorm: Splash and Play!
Right next to Terra Natura Benidorm is Aqua Natura Benidorm, a super fun water park. It's about 40,000 square meters big. Here, you can:
- Watch an exciting sea lion show.
- Even swim with sea lions! (This is a special experience).
- Enjoy a huge swimming pool area.
- Slide down over 1 kilometer (more than half a mile) of cool flumes and slides!
Terra Natura Murcia: African and Iberian Adventures
Terra Natura Murcia is another amazing animal park. It's about 165,445 square meters in size. This park has two main zones that focus on specific regions:
- African Savannah: Here, you can see animals that live in the wide-open plains of Africa.
- Iberian Peninsula: This area shows you animals that are native to Spain and Portugal.
In Terra Natura Murcia, you can find about 300 animals. They represent around 50 different species, giving you a glimpse into these unique habitats.
Aqua Natura Murcia: Dive into Zanzibar!
Aqua Natura Murcia is a water park that's about 30,000 square meters. It has an aquarium where you can see underwater life. This park tries to make you feel like you're in the Zanzibar archipelago, a beautiful group of islands in the Pacific Ocean. It's a great place to cool off and have fun!
See also
In Spanish: Terra Natura para niños
