Family workshops

Some weekends and holidays Madrid Zoo-Aquarium organizes family days to visit the Zoo in a different way.

HOURS

11:00 am to 2:00 pm

PRICES

Contact us for more information.

WHO FOR

Families with children from 3 to 14 years old. Parents with children, aunts/uncles with nieces/nephews, godparents with godchildren, grandparents with grandchildren.

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

Includes admission, materials and activities.

COMPLEMENTS

After the Workshop you will be able to enjoy all the Zoo facilities until closing time.

BOOKINGS

Booking in advance is essential. Contact us for more information and bookings.

91 154 74 79 (Ext. 3)

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Shark in sight!

25 January 2025

Come and get to know the inhabitants of our Aquarium a little closer and discover all their secrets: sharks, tropical fish, jellyfish, seahorses, corals... How are they affected by the global warming of our Planet?

Wetlands, heroes against climate change

2 February 2025

Conserving wetlands helps us protect biological diversity and mitigate the effects of climate change. Do you want to know why? Would you like to learn how they work and which are the most important in the Iberian Peninsula? Don't miss the opportunity.

Fearless primatologists

15 February 2025

Three women revolutionized the field of primatology in the 20th century: Jane Goodall, Biruté Galdikas and Dian Fossey. Learn about their legacy through our chimpanzees, orangutans and gorillas.

Everybody poops

22 February 2025

What's that smell? Who made this poo? You'll be amazed at how much information a poo gives us about its owner's health, lifestyle, or favourite ‘snacks’. Don't miss it, it's going to be disgustingly funny.

Environmental enrichment. Animal welfare.

8 March 2025

Come and prepare with your family the toys and meals that animals love the most. Then we'll see how they enjoy it all - they're sure to love it!

Veterinarian for a day

22 March 2025

We are sure you're curious about how a wild animal is operated on, how a rhino's temperature is taken or how an elephant's blood is drawn. Find out!

Pandas

29 March 2025

Discover among the bamboo, the great Chinese treasure and all the Asian fauna that surrounds it.

Discover the marine mammals

5 April 2025

Looking for a special activity to do with your children? How about spending a morning at the zoo surrounded by dolphins, seals and sea lions?

Wild encounters

26 April 2025

Have a unique experience with our caregivers and trainers. Find out what day-to-day life is like with elephants or giraffes, how pandas are trained...

Invaders!

1 May 2025

Invasive species can be a big problem. They are now the second leading cause of biodiversity loss worldwide. What effect do they have on our flora and fauna? How can we solve it?

Veterinarian for a day

2 May 2025

We are sure you're curious about how a wild animal is operated on, how a rhino's temperature is taken or how an elephant's blood is drawn. Find out!

Wild Nursery

15 May 2025

Do you want to meet our latest babies and learn all about them? How do they grow, how do they play, how do their parents take care of them and how do we take care of them?

Wild concerts

17 May 2025

We are going to learn to identify and name the voices of a lot of different animals: bellows, moos, howls, roars… A wild concert to enjoy.

Environmental Enrichment and Animal Welfare

24 May 2025

Come and prepare toys and meals for our animals. Then we'll see how they enjoy themselves - they'll love it!

Everybody poops

31 May 2025

What's that smell? Who made this poo? You'll be amazed at how much information a poo gives us about its owner's health, lifestyle, or favourite ‘snacks’. Don't miss it, it's going to be disgustingly funny.

Tasty ice cream

1 June 2025

It's getting warmer and our animals would love to cool off. Can you help us prepare the most delicious and refreshing ice creams for them?

Planet Ocean: the tides are changing (UN)

7 June 2025

Did you know that the oceans produce 50% of oxygen and absorb 30% of carbon dioxide? The oceans are key to us.

Water and life

14 June 2025

Water is a fundamental and limited resource. Our animals know it very well. Come and learn from dolphins, hippopotamuses, elephants, sea lions, koalas... We know for sure they will surprise you.

Wild encounters

13 September 2025

Have a unique experience with our caregivers and trainers. Find out what day-to-day life is like with a group of elephants, what special care giraffes need, how pandas are trained...

Pandas

20 September 2025

Discover among the bamboo, the great Chinese treasure and all the Asian fauna that surrounds it.

Discover the marine mammals

27 September 2025

Looking for a special activity to do with your children? How about spending a morning at the zoo surrounded by dolphins, seals and sea lions?

Environmental Enrichment and Animal Welfare

4 October 2025

Come and prepare toys and meals for our animals. Then we'll see how they enjoy themselves - they'll love it!

Veterinarian for a day

18 October 2025

We are sure you're curious about how a wild animal is operated on, how a rhino's temperature is taken or how an elephant's blood is drawn. Find out!

Halloween with the family

25 October 2025

Would you like to experience strong emotions with your family and enjoy a Halloween different from all the others? Don't hesitate, we have the best plan. Help us with the terrifying tasks of preparing pumpkins, sticky toys and stinky food for the animals.

Halloween with the family

1 November 2025

Would you like to experience strong emotions with your family and enjoy a Halloween different from all the others? Don't hesitate, we have the best plan. Help us with the terrifying tasks of preparing pumpkins, sticky toys and stinky food for the animals.

Primate specialist

10 November 2025

We belong to a large family, the primate family. With our gorillas, orangutans and chimpanzees, we will learn more about our similarities and differences, what needs each one has, what threatens them and what we can do to help them.