All animal museums to visit in Catalonia

Delve into the diverse world of animals at 7 animal museums in Catalonia. These museums showcase a variety of species, habitats, and the role of animals in our ecosystem.

Are you an animal lover looking to explore the best animal museums in Catalonia? Here are your best options:

  1. Barcelona Zoo1

    Barcelona Zoo

     Barcelona
    Founded in 1892, the quite large Barcelona Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in the world. It is home to more than 7,000 animals, including a reptile house, a pavilion of monkeys, and an aquarium with dolphins with dolphin shows. There are also two large playgrounds, a petting zoo, and a green area for
  2. Natural Park of the Aiguamolls de l'Empordà2

    Natural Park of the Aiguamolls de l'Empordà

     Castelló d'Empúries
    The Parc Natural dels Aiguamolls de l'Empordà is the second largest wetland in Catalonia, covering over 4,800 hectares. Established in 1983, the park provides a vast area for exploration and discovery, making it a great destination for nature lovers and bird watchers.
  3. Granollers Museum of Natural Sciences3

    Granollers Museum of Natural Sciences

     Granollers
    The Granollers Museum of Natural Sciences is a comprehensive institution located in Granollers, Spain. It offers a wide range of exhibits and information in various fields of natural sciences. These include palaeontology, geology, botany, meteorology, and particularly zoology. Visitors can explore and learn about these diverse areas of study during their visit to the museum.
  4. Darder Museum4

    Darder Museum

     Banyoles
    The Darder Museum is situated in Banyoles, the capital of Pla de l'Estany. It is a part of the Local Museums Network of Catalonia-Girona, making it a significant cultural institution in the region. The museum's location in the heart of Banyoles makes it easily accessible for tourists visiting the city.
  5. Museu Blau5

    Museu Blau

     Barcelona
    Designed by the Swiss architects Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron, Museu Blau opened in 2004. The museum houses part of the Natural History Museum of Barcelona (Museu Blau) and an auditorium where conferences take place. The museum occupies two floors and its permanent exhibition is called Planet
  6. Miquel Crusafont Catalan Institute of Paleontology6

    Miquel Crusafont Catalan Institute of Paleontology

     Sabadell
    The ICP has two locations. One is on the campus of the Autonomous University of Barcelona and the other is in the center of Sabadell, near Barcelona. This makes it easily accessible for visitors.
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    Museu de les Papallones de Catalunya

     Vall de Cardós
    The Butterfly Museum of Catalonia, situated in Catalonia, Spain, was initially opened in 2002 in Sort. However, in 2018, it was relocated to Ribera de Cardós. This move was aimed at making the museum more accessible to visitors.