Wildlife Conservation Park

OVERVIEW

Meander through Gibraltar’s only wildlife park on your own, observing endangered indigenous species and exotic animals that were confiscated after being illegally brought into the British Overseas Territory. The park lies within the Alameda Botanic Gardens, another setting that celebrates biodiversity. Following an introduction describing the park’s mission to protect the environment and promote sustainable living, you will be welcome to explore at your leisure. You may view mammals such as cotton-topped tamarins, pot-bellied pigs and Barbary macaques, the same species of primates that famously roam the rocks of Gibraltar. Birds are also well-represented at the park and you can expect to see sulphur-crested cockatoos, Indian peafowl and Alexandrine parrots. The park also cares for injured native animals such as Barbary partridges and red foxes until they can be released into the Gibraltar Nature Reserve. If you wish to sponsor an animal, you will receive a personalized certificate and brief background of the animal.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Learn how a wildlife park protects the environment and promotes sustainable living.
• Browse the wildlife park on your own, observing indigenous and exotic animals.
• See Barbary macaques like the ones that famously roam the rocks of Gibraltar.
• Make a donation and sponsor an animal, if you wish.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Wear casual, weather-appropriate clothing.
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen as needed.