Are you an animal lover looking to explore the best animal museums in Catalonia? Here are your best options:
1Barcelona Zoo
BarcelonaFounded 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 2Natural Park of the Aiguamolls de l'Empordà
Castelló d'EmpúriesThe 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. 3Granollers Museum of Natural Sciences
GranollersThe 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. 4Darder Museum
BanyolesThe 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. 5Museu Blau
BarcelonaDesigned 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 6Miquel Crusafont Catalan Institute of Paleontology
SabadellThe 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.- 7
Museu de les Papallones de Catalunya
Vall de CardósThe 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.