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Zoomarine Algarve — Aerial view across Zoomarine's pools, domed buildings and landscaped groundsPhoto: Joseolgon · CC BY-SA 3.0 · edited
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Zoomarine Algarve

Theme & amusement parks ·Guia ·Closed
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Zoomarine Algarve is a marine-life theme park in Guia, Albufeira, in Portugal’s Algarve, with animal habitats, presentations and rides.

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Zoomarine Algarve — Dolphins leaping in the outdoor show pool before a themed backdrop Joseolgon · CC BY-SA 3.0 · edited
Zoomarine Algarve — Dolphins leaping in the outdoor show pool before a themed backdropZoomarine Algarve — Dolphins swimming underwater behind the viewing pool's glass wallZoomarine Algarve — A dolphin arcs above the bright blue show poolZoomarine Algarve — Dolphins perform together in the outdoor show poolZoomarine Algarve — Dolphins leap and a trainer enters the show poolZoomarine Algarve — A trainer stands beside the pool as a dolphin jumpsZoomarine Algarve — A dolphin leaps across the pool beneath a tropical backdropZoomarine Algarve — A large bird spreads its wings above the show seatingZoomarine Algarve — A large shark swims among smaller fish in an aquariumZoomarine Algarve — A dolphin jumps in front of the Zoomarine show backdrop

Why go

  • An immersive Américas habitat.
  • Mechanical attractions and a 4D cinema.

Opening hours

Today10:00 – 17:00Show all
MondayClosed
Tuesday10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday10:00 – 17:00
Thursday10:00 – 17:00
Friday10:00 – 17:00
Saturday10:00 – 17:00
SundayClosed

Rides and age limits

Park attractions
More than 30 attractions Combine adventure, learning, animal displays and rides.

Know before you go

  • An entry voucher allows one admission on any date during the year after purchase.
  • Dolphin Emotions vouchers require advance booking and include park admission on the experience date.
  • APFN cardholders can get a discount on one-day admission at the physical ticket office.

With kids

  • Holiday camps provide environmental and sustainability learning for participants aged 6 to 15; they are licensed by IPDJ under number 72/2018/DRAlgarve.
  • The Education Department runs natural-world learning activities for visiting school groups.

Tips for your visit

  • Buy tickets through the park’s website.
  • The address is Estrada Nacional 125, KM65, Guia.
  • Call +351 289 560 300.

Don't miss

  • OceanusSee more than 20 ecosystems in the aquarium.Aquarium
  • Butterfly GardenSee a butterfly house set within a botanical garden.Botanical garden
  • Dolphin EmotionsOptional dolphin experiences include Encounter, Premium and Exclusive; advance booking is required.Dolphin experience
  • Baía dos PiratasWatch an acrobatic show.Show venue

Facilities

  • Lockers Available to rent.
  • Restaurants Several are available in the park.
  • Photography services Available in the park.

Shorts

History

In Saber Amar, marine biologist Diana, played by Leonor Seixas, worked at the fictional Zoomarinho. The park’s dolphins and other features appeared in the filming. The park’s zoological team rescues, rehabilitates and releases marine and aquatic animals with the Instituto da Conservação da Natureza e das Florestas. AMERG coordinates marine-mammal emergency responses, including for strandings and oil spills.

  1. 1989Pedro Lavia founded Mundo Aquático to operate marine-life parks focused on entertainment, leisure and environmental education.
  2. 1991Zoomarine Algarve opened.
  3. 2002The park opened Porto d'Abrigo, Portugal's first centre for marine species rehabilitation.
  4. 2003The park was a main filming location for TVI's Saber Amar and appeared as Zoomarinho.
  5. 2015Authorities' negative opinions led to the suspension of the television production Dolphins with the Stars over potential animal-welfare concerns.
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  1. 2016The park launched EDUCar, a mobile environmental education project that visits schools in Algarve and Baixo Alentejo.
  2. 2019World Animal Protection blacklisted the park and reported allegations of dolphin suffering and circus-style tricks.
  3. 2025The park joined AMERG as a founding member.

Sources: Zoomarine - Wikipedia · Zoomarine | Um Mar de Diversão · Zoomarine | Preços e Bilhetes | Entradas Parque · Zoomarine | Preços e Bilhetes | Zoomarine Gift · Zoomarine (Portugal) - Wikipedia · checked 28 Sep 2026

Where
Estrada Nacional 125, KM65, Guia

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Questions and answers

When is Zoomarine Algarve open?

Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00–18:00.

How many dolphins are presented at Zoomarine Algarve?

The dolphinarium presents 26 bottlenose dolphins.

What other animal habitats are at Zoomarine Algarve?

Habitats for land turtles, tropical terrapins and pinnipeds, plus an alligator.

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