The most natural environment possible

The Cabárceno Nature Park is neither a conventional zoo nor a traditional natural park. It’s a space naturalized by human hands, drawing from the primitive beauty of its karstic landscape, spanning over 750 hectares of a former open-pit mining operation.

At Cabárceno Nature Park, life unfolds in the most natural environment possible for the animals that inhabit it. Aside from the food they are provided, all other activities are dictated by their almost complete freedom and instinct. Virtually all of them engage in fights and struggles during mating season for control of the females, and of course, beyond the instinct for survival, the rest of their senses are as wild as in their natural habitat.

Currently, due to their immense quality, the facilities at Cabárceno Nature Park are among the best rated by international organizations that monitor animal living conditions.

The Cabárceno Nature Park was designed with educational, cultural, scientific, and recreational purposes in mind, and it has become one of the biggest tourist attractions in northern Spain.

The more than 20 km of roads that crisscross the park will lead us to the different enclosures through wonderful gorges, peaceful lakes, and striking rock formations. Additionally, throughout the park, there are numerous parking areas and paths that allow us to discover exceptionally beautiful spots.

The Cabárceno Nature Park is an ideal place to spend the day with family, as it has numerous recreational areas, picnic spots, viewpoints, botanical routes, cafeterias, restaurants, a children’s playground, and more.

Come and enjoy nature’s grand spectacle! You’ll discover the secrets of the animal, plant, and mineral worlds with numerous activities for the whole family. Your visit to Cabárceno Nature Park will be an unforgettable experience.

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RULES OF CONDUCT

Please exercise extreme caution around animal enclosures and respect the safety distance. Do not lean or sit on the fences, and never climb over them. Under no circumstances should you lift children over the fencing.

It is forbidden to get out of your vehicle in the Iberian Fauna area.

For your safety, please watch children at all times.

Feeding the animals is not allowed. Changing their diet can cause them harm, and it’s also dangerous for you.

The speed limit inside the park is 20 km/h.

You must always park in the designated areas.

You must obey traffic signs.

Do not touch the animals. It’s a risk for both you and them.

Exercise extreme caution with children throughout the park.

Keep an eye on your belongings. Please watch your belongings at all times. The park is not responsible for lost or misplaced items, nor for theft or damage to vehicles. Don’t leave your belongings in plain sight, and remember to keep your vehicle locked whenever you get out to observe the animals.

The park management is exempt from the consequences of non-compliance with these rules.

Dogs are allowed in, provided they are properly leashed and controlled. Their access will be limited to restaurants, the park’s internal bus service, the reptile house, and the walkway bordering the sea lion pool. (except for guide dogs). Please inquire where to stand with your pet during demonstrations.

Access to the cable car is subject to the following conditions:

  1. Pets must travel in a suitable carrier, which must be provided by the pet’s owner or guardian.
  2. It is strictly forbidden to transport the animal outside of these transport elements.
  3. The transportation of these animals is the responsibility of their owners, who must travel with the animal.
  4. For the cable car, only one pet is allowed per cabin. However, you can bring more pets if they belong to the same family unit traveling together in the cable car.
  5. Breeds specified in Cantabria Decree 69/1999 of June 11, which regulates the ownership of guard and defense dog breeds, and in Royal Decree 287/2002 of March 22, which develops Law 50/1999 of December 23, on the legal regime for the ownership of potentially dangerous animals, are exempt from this policy.

Cabárceno Nature Park is not responsible for any potential breakages, punctures, breakdowns, or general damage that vehicles may suffer within its facilities.

Doubts About Your Visit to Cabárceno?

Consult the most frequent ones here, and if your question isn’t among them, don’t hesitate to contact us.

From this website, you can explore the Park with the help of Google Maps.

You just need to go to the list of animals living in Cabárceno and choose one of these two options:

1- Choose the animal you want to see, go to its profile, and click on the “How to get there from my location” button that you’ll find at the end of the text. A Google Maps window will open, showing you the location of that enclosure and giving you directions from your current spot within Cabárceno.

2- On the interactive map of Cabárceno, click on the figure of the animal you want to visit and choose the option “How to get there from my location”.

Additionally, since May 13, 2025, the Cabárceno audio guide has been available on the “Te cuento” App. Through it, besides getting information about the animals living in the park, you can also plot routes using Google Maps.

Yes, you can bring your dog, but remember it must be properly leashed and controlled. Keep in mind that access will be restricted in certain areas, including: restaurants and cafeterias, the park’s internal bus service, the reptile house and the walkway bordering the sea lion pool.Additionally, access to the cable car is subject to specific conditions:

  • Pets must travel in a suitable carrier, which must be provided by the pet’s owner or guardian.
  • It is strictly forbidden to transport the animal outside of these transport elements.
  • The transportation of these animals is the responsibility of their owners, who must travel with the animal.
  • In the case of the cable car, only one pet is allowed per cabin. However, the number can be increased if the pets belong to the same family unit traveling in the cable car.

Breeds specified in Cantabria Decree 69/1999 of June 11, which regulates the ownership of guard and defense dog breeds, and in Royal Decree 287/2002 of March 22, which develops Law 50/1999 of December 23, on the legal regime for the ownership of potentially dangerous animals, are exempt from this policy.

NO. The animals at Cabárceno have a diet planned according to their needs, and altering it with unfamiliar food can cause them serious health problems.

Yes, you get a 50% discount on the official rate. You’ll need to present proof of your disability at the ticket offices before using the service.

NO. As stated in the general conditions, the total or partial closure of the park, facilities, and/or demonstrations due to safety reasons, force majeure, or animal welfare is not compensable.

YES. However, customers wishing to enter and visit by campervan should note that, due to the terrain’s topography, there are routes and areas within the park that these vehicles cannot access or park in for their own safety. These areas can be explored on foot or by bicycle, and the visit can also be completed using the cable car.

YES. It is possible to modify the access date of general tickets (subject to availability) up to 24 hours before the date indicated on the ticket, with a cost of €10 per modified ticket and always within the same season and year. A maximum of two changes per ticket.The change is made by selecting the ticket to modify in the “My purchases” button within the “Access your account” section of the purchase website, once you’ve entered your username and password. For special promotion tickets or those linked to Wild Visit, Explorer, Ebike, or Company, you’ll need to consult the specific purchase conditions for those products.

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