Zoomarine is what would probably be called a Theme Park . However it is small compared to some , features living creatures more than fun-rides and , for me , was one of the highlights of a recent holiday to Portugal. We stayed in Albufeira on The Algarve which is the Southern coast of Portugal . Zoomarine was about a 10 minute coach ride from Albufeira .

BOOKING

You can book a visit through most of the local hotels and travel agents , book on-line or just pay an entrance fee on the day . We booked through our hotel and paid a little more to include the transport there and back .
You can book by phone on (+351)289 560 306

PRICES

Entrance fee for an adult is 21.50 euros or 25.50 euros if you are booking the transport also . Children aged between 5 and 10 years old and senior citizens pay 13 euros . If you want to take part in the dolphin interaction the fee is 140 euros and 8 euros for anyone accompanying you as a bystander .

OPENING TIMES

From the 26-3 until the 01-07 Zoomarine is open 10 am until 6pm
From 2-7 until 14-9 it is open 10am until 7.30pm
From 15-9 until 31-10 it is open 10am until 6pm

ZOOMARINE, The Algarve , Portugal .

Zoomarine is located somewhat off the beaten track , although it is not far away from larger resorts .As you enter through the turnstile you will have your photograph taken , unless you decline as we did . I assume there is a fee for this but I am not sure .If you pick up an information booklet , either when booking or on arrival , it should include the layout of Zoo marine .

The sections are :-
4D Cinema - Although our coach arrived at 11.45am and did not pick us up until 6pm we did not have time to visit the 4d cinema . Still we would love to return and if we do this will be our first stop next visit . Apparently it is a movie which uses state of the art digital special effects to explore three of the greatest dangers facing man and the earth today . These are global warming , deforestation and the destruction of the ocean habitat .

A journey into the world of fantasy - This includes two sections . One is the dolphin show which is truly spectacular . The three trainers and the stars of the show, the Dolphins, perform a great routine .It was breathtaking and everyone really enjoyed it . There is then a section designed to resemble a pirate ship where a play' is performed with trainers , seals and sea-lions .This was funny and very entertaining .

An encounter with the magic of the forest - includes

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