Oasis Park is one of the largest and most interesting attraction parks in the Canary Islands. It lies in La Lajita on the island's south-east coast and covers almost 800,000 m². The park combines a zoo and a botanical garden and offers plenty of attractions and activities for visitors of every age. If you are planning a family holiday, this park is an ideal place for a full day out packed with fun, learning and adventure.
Highlights and attractions
Zoo: The park is home to more than 3,000 animals from 250 different species. The main draws include African elephants, hippos, giraffes, lions and many other exotic animals. The park also runs daily animal shows featuring sea lions, birds of prey and parrots (Oasis Wildlife Fuerteventura, Go Fuerteventura). Admission: adults €38.50; children (4–11) €23; young people (16+) and seniors €29.50.
Botanical garden: Contains more than 1,500 species of tropical and subtropical plants across 250,000 m². Visitors can admire the variety and learn about the different species (HISPÁNICO — Inspired by Travel).
Camel safari: A very popular activity in which visitors explore the park on camelback — a symbol of Fuerteventura (Go Fuerteventura).
Children's farm: For families there is a small farm with interactive zones and special programmes for children that teach about nature conservation and ecology. It is a great attraction for the youngest visitors, who get to spend time with a range of farm animals.
Animal shows
The park runs several daily animal shows that make great entertainment for the whole family:
- Fauna Live: 11:45 and 14:50
- Birds Live: 12:50 and 14:15
- Sealions Live: 11:00 and 15:30 (A Fun Couple — Travel Blog)
Practical information
Opening hours: The park is open Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 to 18:00. It is closed on Mondays (HISPÁNICO — Inspired by Travel).
Admission: Tickets cost €38.50 for adults and €23 for children aged 4–11. For young people and seniors the price is €29.50 (A Fun Couple — Travel Blog, Go Fuerteventura).
Transport: The park offers free buses from various parts of the island, including Costa Calma, Caleta de Fuste, Corralejo, Tarajalejo, Jandía and Las Playitas (A Fun Couple — Travel Blog).
Recommendations
For the best experience it is worth buying tickets online in advance to avoid queues at the entrance (A Fun Couple — Travel Blog, HISPÁNICO — Inspired by Travel). If you plan to visit Fuerteventura regularly or stay for a longer period, the annual Oasis Pass may be worthwhile (A Fun Couple — Travel Blog).
Oasis Park Fuerteventura is an ideal destination for families with children, nature lovers and anyone who wants to experience something unique and memorable during their visit to Fuerteventura.
