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Zoo Madrid

admin — Thu, 14 Oct 2004 14:25:03 +0000

The zoo of Madrid is located in the forest of Casa de Campo, and was opened in 1972. The amusenent park called “Parque de Atracciones” is not far away.

6.000 animals in 500 different types can be seen. The zoo of Madrid is one of the most important in Europe.

There is also a Delphinarium, an enclosure for seals, a tropical aquarium with 35 water basins, and an aviarium with 60 different kinds of birds.

Animal shows with dolphins, seals, raptors, and parrots can be seen almost every day. A petting zoo was made for the very small visitors.

Metro 10: Casa de Campo

Parque de Atracciones Madrid

admin — Thu, 14 Oct 2004 14:13:29 +0000

Parque de Atracciones is located close to the metro station of Batan (Line 10), and known as an amusement park in the South Eastern border of the city, directly next to the forest of Casa de Campo.

The park was created during the 60′s and still kept its cosy charme of that time. Parque de Atracciones looks like a huge funfair with a vast number of fairground rides.

The biggest attraction of the park is “El Viejo Caseron”. A haunted house with living horror characters.

Museo de Cera Madrid

admin — Thu, 14 Oct 2004 13:57:33 +0000

Museo de Cera is Madrids wax museum. Spanish and international celebrities can be seen as characters made of wax.

There are also some wax characters for the children, like Heidi, ET, and Bart Simpson. Museo de Cera is a quite amusing entertainment for the young and the old.

The wax museum can be found in Paseo de Recoletos 41. The closest metro station is Colon (Line 4).

Movie World Madrid

admin — Thu, 14 Oct 2004 13:49:43 +0000

Movie World is the official amusement park of Warner Brothers, and 25 kilometres away from the city centre in Southern direction.

Tickets with a railway ticket are available in the little railway station “Cercanias”, directly next to Madrids famous railway station “Atocha”.

Faunia Madrid

admin — Thu, 14 Oct 2004 13:31:45 +0000

Faunia is a nature theme park, and much more than just a zoo. Faunia offers whole biospheres instead of loveless vivariums. Wonder about the tropical jungle and feel the cold of the polar circle.

There is also the “house of insects”, and it’s possible take a look into a beehive. Even a trip to the inside of a volcano is included in a visit.

Faunia is a real adventure for children who are interested in nature and animals. The theme park can be found in Avenida de las Comunidades 28. Go there with metro line 9, and leave at Valdebernardo metro station.