Barcelona Zoo sells out its children’s camp again and interest in summer surges

The Zoo de Barcelona holiday club is celebrating its 40th anniversary and has once again put up the sold-out sign. Places sold out within days. The experience lets children feed animals and learn about biodiversity. Its success points to high demand for summer workshops.

With the school holidays approaching, many families are looking for unique activities for their children in Barcelona. The Zoo de Barcelona holiday club, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary, has once again sold out all its places months before it begins. Established as one of the city's favourite options, it combines outdoor activities with direct contact with animals, focusing on environmental education and respect for nature.

Practical details for the holiday club (1 Apr 2026): Times 09:00-13:00 (without food) or until 16:30 (with lunch, included). Summer: registration opens 27 Apr ("Fantastic animals", ages 5-9, €145 for Zoo Club members). Large-family discounts. Entrada Parc Ciutadella 08:50. Waiting list full!

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

The children's enthusiasm is palpable: they listen attentively to every explanation and take part energetically in all the activities offered. The holiday club runs until Thursday 2 April, but the Zoo is already preparing its summer workshops and holiday clubs, whose programme can now be consulted. Registration for these summer activities will open on 27 April, and demand is expected once again to exceed the available supply.

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