Zoo de Barcelona once again sells out its children's casal and boosts interest for the summer

The casal at Zoo de Barcelona celebrates its 40th anniversary and is once again fully booked. All places sold out within days. The experience allows children to feed animals and learn about biodiversity. Its success points to high demand for summer workshops.

With the arrival of school holidays, many families look for unique activities for their children in Barcelona. The casal at Zoo de Barcelona, celebrating its 40th anniversary, has once again sold out all its places months before it begins. The programme, established as one of the city's favourites, combines outdoor activities with direct contact with animals, focusing on environmental education and respect for nature.

Practical details of the casal (1 Apr 2026): Hours 09:00-13:00 (no lunch) or 16:30 (with lunch, included). Summer: registration opens 27 Apr ("Animales fantásticos" 5-9 years, €145 for Zoo Club members). Discounts for large families. Entrada Parc Ciutadella 08:50. Waiting list full!

This year, the casal offered 62 places for children aged five to fifteen. Demand was so high that registration filled up in just a few days, leaving many on the waiting list. The experience includes the chance to feed the animals and observe up close popular species such as the red panda, one of the main attractions for the youngest. Participants can watch the keepers weigh and feed these animals just centimetres away, an experience many describe as unforgettable.

The children's enthusiasm is clear: they listen closely to every explanation and take part energetically in all the activities. The casal runs until Thursday 2 April, but the Zoo is already preparing summer workshops and casals, with details available now. Registration for these summer activities opens on 27 April, and demand is again expected to exceed available places.

Zoo de Barcelona, located in the heart of the city, is much more than a leisure space. For decades, it has promoted educational initiatives to bring biodiversity closer to young people and encourage commitment to the environment. Its casals and workshops have become a reference for families seeking educational and fun experiences, and each year they renew their commitment to innovation and the active participation of children in nature conservation.