Zoo de Lagos

Despite this zoo being quite remote and small, it was pretty good. The wife and I visited here on a rather wet Monday in November. We arrived at around 10:30am to hardly any other guests or cars in the car park. The zoo is rather oddly across the road from the car park and some vehicles were not driving past in a safe manner. The entrance fee was a rather healthy €19 each for adults However, as soon as we entered we noticed that the enclosures were well designed for the animals, walkways were wide and varied to keep it interesting. The two cafes that we went to were well run with very helpful staff, luckily for us, the eating areas were covered, which kept us dry. Prices were surprisingly cheap in these cafes which was great. My only grumbles would be, better enclosure information. Some animals had no information and we had no idea what they were. One of them looked like a deer crossed with a rat and a rabbit ?? We also saw 2 dead wild animals. One of which was a dove by the flamingo enclosure that clearly had been there about a week or more and a dead mouse in a small water pool in a small enclosure, which was starting to decompose. There were quite a few toilets that were reasonably clean and well sign posted. The animals seemed to be generally well cared for and looked healthy. Overall pretty good but a bit more attention to detail is needed.

We had a fantastic time! I thought it would be small and we'd spend about an hour, nearly 4 hours later and l we still hadn't seen all the animals! I can't believe how good this zoo is, better than any zoo/ sanctuary/ reserve I've been to. So many incredible animals and my first time seeing a hippo, lynx, emu, flamingos and hornbills! As well as countless unusual birds. Huge amount of monkeys, gibbons, lemurs, and small primates there are even chimps! Totally mind blowing being that close to the animals with just a moat between us or small walls. One lady I chatted to from London said it was better than London zoo because you're that much closer to the animals. Also very sobering facts about the animals and their status in the wild. Really well curated the animals look well cared for and the restaurant is fab with huge range of hot food and a kids play area. Thanks for giving me and my boy the best day!

An excellent little zoo, no mega fauna, but plenty of monkeys, birds and reptiles. A gentle two hours spent wandering, looking and reading the info boards which are in Portuguese and English. There's a nonlinear nature to walking around and you can easily miss a large section if you are not careful.

We arrived at 10am and were basically the first people in, making for a quiet visit. The staff were all friendly and set us on our way through the zoo. While it's not a massive zoo in terms of walking distance, don't be put off by that. it has a surprisingly large number of animals. Our visit lasted from 10 until 12:30pm, so I'd recommend planning for about a two-hour walk around.

Great experience with family! We bought tickets in advance and the process was smooth. Upon entrance, there is a nice small swimming pool and a water tank for penguins. The zoo is very clean, and the animals are well treated. I felt it was more focused on bird species, which was enjoyable, as my son loved it 😄 There are also a lot of wild animals, as well as farm animals.

Cute little zoo. Very well kept. We went with our toddler (2 year old) and visit it all in under 2 hours. Because he just wanted to be moving. There is a small pool which we also didn’t use but it was empty almost the all Morning we were there. Went in the last week of August, it was busy but not over crowded.

Fantastic day out for the family! The Zoo de Lagos was well worth the visit and considering we usually holiday in Lagos and surrounding areas we will certainly be back. We found the zoo was clean, the staff were very friendly and the animals looked to be well looked after. The enclosures were large enough not like some zoos and the appearance was more like a natural habitat which is nice to see. There were plenty of options for food and snacks around the park, reasonable prices although the smaller snacks were a little on the expensive side but not too bad. I have some pictures of their menus in my images as of July 25. We found plenty of options for toilets and any we used were spotless so fair play. They have a vast variety of animals notably birds! There are so many and plenty you don’t generally see. There are also gumball type machines with animal feed (€1) so you can feed some of the animals (not all of them so keep an eye for the signs). We finished up with a visit to their beach where you can supposedly swim alongside the penguins. They have a split penguin pool and swimming pool with viewing windows. The kids did have a swim but the penguins were a no show later on, probably a bit hot for them. Didn’t bother the kids they had a blast. There are also large changing rooms at the beach with lockers (€1 a use). As for transportation they have a large carpark if you drive and the No.6 bus from Lagos with take you up in 25-30min (it’s a nice scenic drive into the hills) for €1.60 a ticket. We took the bus and it was great, drops you right outside! When leaving you have to walk about 120m back down the road (to your right) to the bus stop as the bus does not pick up directly outside. All in all a fantastic day and highly recommended!

What a brilliant zoo! We’re on holiday and found the penguins on the Little Penguin website map, so just had to visit! A beautiful zoo with lots of animals and a lovely layout with lots of plants and greenery. You can even swim in a pool at the side of the penguins during the summer months. Definitely a great place to visit!

For my hundredth review on Yelp, I've chosen my favorite place on Planet Earth: Lagos Zoo. I have been blessed with two trips here over the years and I hold each one dear in my heart and mind. The Lagos Zoo is magical place. Its not huge like the Bronx Zoo and as a result the experience is so intimate. They have animals from all around the world with a big emphasis on birds and monkeys. The first time I was here I saw a pair of birds the size of teenagers straight up dancing. Now for the monkeys. The main monkey area is on an island that you can walk around 360 degrees. There's no cages, just a bit of water (filled with all kinds of ducks and swans) separating you and the monkeys. It's one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen. You can sit there and watch monkeys hanging out for hours, it's fascinating. I would give this place a million stars if I could. Definitely check it out if you ever find yourself in the Algarve.

Great afternoon out with the children. The animals are well kept and many have young, which suggests that they are well taken care of.