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From porcupines to pythons, eagles to elephants, 1,500 animals of around two hundred different species are homed at Terra Natura in Benidorm set in 32 hectares. The park takes the visitor on an amazing journey through 3 of the 5 continents: America, Asia and Europe representing the elements of nature: air, earth and water with the entry world Pangaea representing fire. This fantasy world is dominated by shades of red and sienna and marks the origin of the planet overlooked by a huge volcano. From here the traveller embarks on ‘el viaje soñado’, ‘the dream journey’ through each ‘continent’ observing the many animals in accurate recreations of their natural habitats and surroundings.
Europe is reached through a Mediterranean forest where children can enjoy donkey rides, leading to Kalicameni, a Greek village inspired by Santorini and built on the side of a mountain, with quaint village squares on different levels with views of the Mediterranean and the water park with a large central pool and range of water slides, a perfect way to spend the afternoon.
Namastepur, a village inspired by the region of Rajastan, represents Asia with an array of smells, colours and sounds that impregnate the whole area, making way for what can easily be seen as the centre piece of the whole park – the logging camp home to elephants that has various view points. There are two paths leading off the camp showing landscapes of Southern Asia with forests, mammals and reptiles bringing the traveller into contact with a herd of elephants, crocodiles, rhinos and tigers.
America is the third continent inspired by Antigua and Granada featuring a range of shows and entertainment relating to the Maya civilisation, including the ‘flying stick’ an ancient ritual of some Central American indigenous peoples in which men tie their feet to a vine fastened to a large post. The park explains that from 25 metres above the ground the stars of the show launch themselves into flight, so playing out man’s desires to overcome the laws of nature and emulate the birds around him.
All the vegetation is native to the continent it is representing and even the staff in the restaurants, gift shops and shows are from their respective places, which all adds to Terra Natura’s aim of being an educational experience as well as a fun day combining history, culture, nature and leisure. 54 million euros has been invested in Terra Natura with 8.5 million of that spent on animal and plant species from the three continents.
The park works with international organisations such as the European Association of Zoos and Aquariums (EAZA), and the European Endangered Species Program (EEP), and has set up The Terra Natura Foundation, which aims to protect nature and raise awareness of conservational issues.
Renovation work has been underway recently meaning visitors were offered a discount on admission and don’t miss the new ‘venomous creatures’ exhibition, new for 2007.
Cost for entry into Terra Natura is 42 euros for adults and 32 euros for children or senior citizens or the park only. For entry to Terra Natura and the water park, tickets cost 54 euros for adults and 43 euros for children and senior citizens. These fantastic prices are for season tickets. For a single day pass adults cost 22 euros or 28 euros including the water park, 16 euros or 22 euros for children and 17 euros or 22 euros for senior citizens. Terra Natura is open 10am-5pm Monday to Friday and till 6pm at the weekends. Other places that you can visit in and around Benidorm include the Aqualandia Water Park, Mundomar Marine and Exotic Animal Park, Guadalest and Denia.
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This fine article on Terra Natura, Benidorm was provided by kind permission of the Leader Newspaper
From porcupines to pythons, eagles to elephants, 1,500 animals of around two hundred different species are homed at Terra Natura in Benidorm set in 32 hectares. The park takes the visitor on an amazing journey through 3 of the 5 continents: America, Asia and Europe representing the elements of nature: air, earth and water with the entry world Pangaea representing fire. This fantasy world is dominated by shades of red and sienna and marks the origin of the planet overlooked by a huge volcano. From here the traveller embarks on ‘el viaje soñado’, ‘the dream journey’ through each ‘continent’ observing the many animals in accurate recreations of their natural habitats and surroundings.
Europe is reached through a Mediterranean forest where children can enjoy donkey rides, leading to Kalicameni, a Greek village inspired by Santorini and built on the side of a mountain, with quaint village squares on different levels with views of the Mediterranean and the water park with a large central pool and range of water slides, a perfect way to spend the afternoon.
Namastepur, a village inspired by the region of Rajastan, represents Asia with an array of smells, colours and sounds that impregnate the whole area, making way for what can easily be seen as the centre piece of the whole park – the logging camp home to elephants that has various view points. There are two paths leading off the camp showing landscapes of Southern Asia with forests, mammals and reptiles bringing the traveller into contact with a herd of elephants, crocodiles, rhinos and tigers.
America is the third continent inspired by Antigua and Granada featuring a range of shows and entertainment relating to the Maya civilisation, including the ‘flying stick’ an ancient ritual of some Central American indigenous peoples in which men tie their feet to a vine fastened to a large post. The park explains that from 25 metres above the ground the stars of the show launch themselves into flight, so playing out man’s desires to overcome the laws of nature and emulate the birds around him.
All the vegetation is native to the continent it is representing and even the staff in the restaurants, gift shops and shows are from their respective places, which all adds to Terra Natura’s aim of being an educational experience as well as a fun day combining history, culture, nature and leisure. 54 million euros has been invested in Terra Natura with 8.5 million of that spent on animal and plant species from the three continents.
The park works with international organisations such as the European Association of Zoos and Aquariums (EAZA), and the European Endangered Species Program (EEP), and has set up The Terra Natura Foundation, which aims to protect nature and raise awareness of conservational issues.
Renovation work has been underway recently meaning visitors were offered a discount on admission and don’t miss the new ‘venomous creatures’ exhibition, new for 2007.
Cost for entry into Terra Natura is 42 euros for adults and 32 euros for children or senior citizens or the park only. For entry to Terra Natura and the water park, tickets cost 54 euros for adults and 43 euros for children and senior citizens. These fantastic prices are for season tickets. For a single day pass adults cost 22 euros or 28 euros including the water park, 16 euros or 22 euros for children and 17 euros or 22 euros for senior citizens. Terra Natura is open 10am-5pm Monday to Friday and till 6pm at the weekends. Other places that you can visit in and around Benidorm include the Aqualandia Water Park, Mundomar Marine and Exotic Animal Park, Guadalest and Denia.
Do you have property you want to sell or rent in Benidorm? Or perhaps a business you would like to promote? Why not take advantage of our very resonable advertising costs - click here to find out how:- Advertise With Us
This fine article on Terra Natura, Benidorm was provided by kind permission of the Leader Newspaper
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