Faunia

Faunia is a zoo and botanical park in Madrid that pairs animal exhibits with planted landscapes recreating several of the world's climate zones. The site covers roughly fourteen hectares and is owned by Parques Reunidos SA, a company that operates a network of amusement parks and family attractions across Spain and abroad.

What makes Faunia different from a standard zoo?

Rather than lining up enclosures in a generic sequence, Faunia is arranged into distinct ecosystem zones. Visitors move through sections built to evoke a tropical jungle, polar regions, and an African forest, each with its own planting, humidity, and temperature. The layout means animals are shown against a backdrop that mirrors their natural habitat, and it also gives the park a clear internal logic — you always know roughly which environment you're walking through.

Which zones should you look out for?

Tropical jungle

This section recreates the density and humidity of a rainforest, with layered vegetation and ambient sound designed to match the setting. It's one of the more elaborately staged parts of the park.

Polar regions

Set up for cold-climate species, this zone sits in deliberate contrast to the jungle area, highlighting how differently animals are adapted to opposite extremes of climate.

African forest

A further themed zone reproduces the landscape and plant life typical of African forests, rounding out the set of ecosystems represented across the park.

Who is Faunia aimed at?

The park is designed with families in mind — the path connecting the zones is easy to follow with children, and the mix of environments gives the visit an educational angle alongside the entertainment. Given the size of the grounds, around fourteen hectares, a full visit typically takes several hours, so it's worth allowing enough time rather than trying to rush through.

Where exactly is Faunia located?

The park sits in Madrid, close to coordinates around 40.39° N, 3.61° W, placing it in the eastern part of the city. Its proximity to other attractions in that area makes it easy to combine a Faunia visit with the rest of a Madrid itinerary.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Faunia? The park covers roughly fourteen hectares, split across several themed zones representing different ecosystems.

Who owns and runs the park? Faunia belongs to Parques Reunidos SA, a company that manages a network of amusement parks and family attractions.

What ecosystem zones can visitors see? The main zones include a tropical jungle, polar regions, and an African forest, each staged with its own scenery and species selection.

Is Faunia just a zoo, or a botanical garden too? It's both at once — the park presents animals alongside the vegetation typical of their ecosystem, which sets it apart from a conventional zoo.