SELWO Nature  Park

This is a wonderful family outing but make sure that you get there early as the queues can get very long before 11.00 hrs.  You will need at least a good 4 hours to really see everything the park has to offer.

DETAILS

In this 1,000,000 m2 of adventure, amusement, animation activities you will discover a combination of  wild and a sometimes paradise-like atmosphere where animals from the five continents live in harmony 
with their  natural environment.  Some 100 different animal species live in semi-freedom, true to their instincts and habits, in large open areas protected by security fencing, where they enjoy life as they were in their natural surroundings.

These animals, some of the most outstanding members are the Masai lions, Benal tigers, pumas, rhinoceros, The American bison, brown bears, the tawny owl and the Kudu.

It offers a tyrolese, suspension bridges, exhibitions, animation, archery, shows and routes by truck, among others.  SELWO has five main areas:

Getaway to Nature
Birds Canyon (with bird of prey display
Central Village
Route of the Savannah
Route of the Valleys

In addition, there are are walking sections (make sure you wear suitable shoes!).  The bars  and restaurants offer everything from snacks to three course meals at surprisingly reasonable prices. 

SELWO also run fantastic residential "Adventure Camps" where 8 - 14 year olds can spend several days.

LOCATION
Address: Ctra. de Cadiz N340 (coastal Road) KM. 162.5, 
                Las Lomas del Monte, Estepona.
         Tel:  (0034) 952 792 150

DETAILS
Opening Times:  From 10.00 until 20.00 hrs.
           Charges:  Children between 4 and 12 yrs. and retired
                           adults a nominal charge.  Group rates on
                           request