Loro Parque or Siam Park: which to choose, prices and Twin Ticket

Loro Parque and Siam Park belong to the same group, but they are very different days out: Loro Parque, in Puerto de la Cruz (north), is a zoo and aquarium with animal presentations that you explore on foot; Siam Park, in Costa Adeje (south), is a water park with slides, a wave pool and a lazy river. If you want animals and a day of strolling, Loro Parque; if you want water and adrenaline, Siam Park. If you want both, the Twin Ticket combines the two entries at a discount and gives you 15 days to use them.

What each park is

Loro Parque

It opened as a parrot park and today has one of the largest collections of parrots in the world, alongside orcas, dolphins, sea lions and other mammals, the Planet Penguin penguin house and the Poema del Mar aquarium. The day is organised around the presentations, about 20 minutes each: sea lions, parrots, dolphins and orcas, with several shows a day. Most of the park is outdoors; the aquarium and the penguin house are indoors.

Siam Park

A Thai-themed water park with rides for three types of visitor: adrenaline (Tower of Power, with an almost vertical 28-metre drop that ends in a transparent tube inside an aquarium; Saifa; Kinnaree; Dragon), family (The Giant, Jungle Snakes, Naga Racer) and relaxation (Mai Thai River, the white-sand Siam Beach and The Wave Palace, whose pool generates waves of up to 3 metres). The Lost City is the children's area, with towers, nets, waterfalls, 15 slides and a baby pool.

Location and how to get there

Loro Parque (Puerto de la Cruz)

It is in Punta Brava, west of the centre of Puerto de la Cruz.

• Free train: leaves from Plaza de los Reyes Católicos, in the centre of Puerto de la Cruz, every 20 minutes. To the park, the first departure is at 9:30 and the last at 16:30; back, from 10:15 to 17:30.
• From the south: the park runs a paid bus service from the southern resorts and Los Gigantes, booked in advance by phone. By public guagua (bus), TITSA line 343 links Costa Adeje and the airports with Puerto de la Cruz. From Los Cristianos or Costa Adeje, allow more than an hour each way.
• By car: the park has its own paid car park for visitors.

If you are staying in the south, the journey is the factor that weighs most. Our guide to north or south Tenerife helps you choose a base, and the one on what to see in north Tenerife helps you make the most of the trip.

Siam Park (Costa Adeje)

It is in the upper part of Costa Adeje, next to the TF-1 motorway.

• The park's free buses: double-decker buses with stops in Las Américas (Calle Llanos de Troya, Best Tenerife, C.C. Presidente), Los Cristianos (C.C. Pasarela, Sol Arona) and Costa Adeje (C.C. The Duke Shop, C.C. Fañabé Plaza, Villa Adeje Beach). Departures run from 9:30 until early afternoon and returns from 15:00 until closing. Times depend on traffic; check the timetable on the official website.
• Public bus: TITSA line 110 runs from Santa Cruz to Costa Adeje bus station, about 15 minutes' walk away; from Los Gigantes, the 477 to the same station and about 25 minutes on foot.
• By car: parking costs €7, with limited spaces.

More transport options in getting around Tenerife.

Prices and tickets as of October 2026

Both official shops sell dated tickets, and the price can vary with the day and the season. As a reference, as of October 2026 authorised resellers list these rates for non-residents:

• Loro Parque: around €44 per adult and €32 per child aged 3 to 11.
• Siam Park: around €44 per adult and €32 per child aged 3 to 11.
• Twin Ticket (both parks): around €78 per adult and €57 per child.
• Under-3s: free at both.
• Canary Islands residents: rates of roughly half, on proof of residence (certificate of registration, DNI or NIE) at the entrance.

These are resellers' figures, not official rates: check each park's official shop before you buy.

How the Twin Ticket works

It includes one day at each park. It is not issued in your name: on your first visit you are given a wristband that cannot be removed and links you to the ticket, and to enter the second park you show the Twin Ticket QR code and the wristband. It is valid for 15 days from the first visit, so it fits almost any one- or two-week stay. It is worth it if you are going to both parks; if you are only interested in one, it is not.

Buying online or at the ticket office

Loro Parque recommends buying online and booking a date, and in high season that is the sensible option at both: you avoid the ticket office queue. You can buy at the ticket office on the day, and some special rates (for people with a recognised disability above 60 % at Loro Parque, for example) can only be processed there with the documentation.

Opening hours and how long you need

• Loro Parque: open every day of the year, from 9:30 to 17:30. The restaurants open from 11:00 to 16:30. To see the main presentations and explore the park at a relaxed pace, set aside the whole day, around five to six hours.
• Siam Park: open every day, from 10:00 to 18:00 in summer hours (1 May to 29 October) and from 10:00 to 17:00 in winter hours (30 October to 30 April). A full day; with long summer queues, there is not enough time to repeat every ride.

Siam Park does not allow you to leave and come back in on the same day, and if it closes because of the weather it does not refund the ticket price.

Who each park suits

• Families with young children: Loro Parque works from age 3 and is an easy walk with a pushchair. At Siam Park, children under 1.10 m are limited to The Lost City, the baby pool, the beach and the wave pool.
• Children aged 6 to 11: both work. At Siam Park, once they are over 1.10 or 1.25 m most rides open up.
• Teenagers and adults looking for thrills: Siam Park, no question.
• Travellers without children who are interested in wildlife: Loro Parque, with the aquarium and the penguin house as highlights.
• A cloudy or cool day in the south: Loro Parque. Siam Park is not much fun with wind and no sun.

Minimum heights at Siam Park

According to the park's official website:

• No minimum height: The Lost City (children's area), Siam Beach and The Wave Palace.
• 1.10 m: Naga Racer, Mekong Rapids and Mai Thai River (below that, with a life jacket).
• 1.10 or 1.25 m depending on the slide: Jungle Snakes.
• 1.25 m: The Giant, Kinnaree, Dragon, The Vulcano, Singha and Saifa.
• 1.49 m and 12 years old: Tower of Power.

There are also weight limits per ring (120 kg for a single ring on most rides). Measure your children before you go to avoid disappointment.

Food inside the parks

• Loro Parque: restaurants, kiosks, cafés and beer bars with pizza, children's menus and vegan options. The kiosks open from 9:30 to 17:30 and the restaurants from 11:00 to 16:30.
• Siam Park: several restaurants and bars (Beach Club, Tea House, Thai Bar, Beach Bar and a crêperie). You may not bring in food or drink; the park stores whatever you bring for €3 and it can only be eaten in the designated picnic area.

Tips to avoid queues

• Arrive at opening time. At Siam Park, head first to the most popular rides (Tower of Power, The Giant, Kinnaree) and leave the river and the beach for midday. At Loro Parque, check the presentation schedule when you go in and plan your route around it.
• Buy online with a date to skip the ticket office.
• Fast Pass at Siam Park: sold in limited numbers inside the park. The unlimited version does not include Tower of Power or Mai Thai River.
• Sun loungers, parasols and lockers: at Siam Park, sun loungers and parasols are free but limited, and lockers cost €7 (small) or €10 (large). Arriving early guarantees a spot.

Best days and months

Tenerife lets you go all year round, but each park has its moment.

• Siam Park: the official website gives a water temperature of 24 °C, so swimming is pleasant in winter; what you notice is the air when you get out of the water and the wind on cloudy days. May, June, September and October combine good weather with fewer visitors than July and August. For the cooler months, the park offers wetsuits (€28 for children, €33 for adults).
• Loro Parque: any month. The north has more cloud and the odd shower in winter; in heavy rain, better to change days, because most of the park is outdoors.
• Days of the week: weekdays outside school holidays are quieter at both.

Our guide to Tenerife weather by month covers temperatures and rainfall in detail.

What to bring

• Siam Park: swimwear, a towel (sold inside), flip-flops, water-resistant sun cream, a cap and a small bag. Leave valuables in a locker: the park is not responsible for losses.
• Loro Parque: comfortable shoes, a cap and sun cream; a light jacket in winter.
• For both: your ticket on your phone, documents if you buy a resident rate, and some cash or a card for food.

Animal welfare: the debate over cetaceans in captivity

Loro Parque keeps orcas and dolphins in captivity and includes them in its presentations. It is an issue with an open public debate. Animal protection organisations such as PACMA, World Animal Protection and Born Free argue that large cetaceans cannot live in good conditions in pools and call for them to be moved to marine sanctuaries; in 2026 the controversy was revived by the possible transfer to Tenerife of two orcas from the French park Marineland Antibes, which closed after the French law banning cetacean shows. Loro Parque defends its education and research work and the funding of conservation projects through the Loro Parque Fundación. Siam Park, for its part, has an area with sea lions.

The Best Tenerife does not take sides: we give you the context so you can make an informed decision. If you would rather see cetaceans in the wild, the waters off south-west Tenerife have a resident population of pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins that can be watched all year round from authorised boats. Our guide to whale and dolphin watching in Tenerife explains the ports, the types of boat and the Barco Azul (Blue Boat) label.

Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Loro Parque or Siam Park?

It depends on what you want. Loro Parque is a zoo and aquarium for a relaxed day of strolling; Siam Park, a water park for a day of water and slides. With children aged 3 to 6, Loro Parque gives more; with teenagers, Siam Park.

Is the Twin Ticket worth it?

If you are going to visit both parks, yes: it is cheaper than two separate tickets and valid for 15 days from the first visit. If you are only interested in one, buy the single ticket.

Is there free transport to Loro Parque and Siam Park?

Yes, with some caveats. Siam Park has free buses from Las Américas, Los Cristianos and Costa Adeje. Loro Parque has a free train from the centre of Puerto de la Cruz; from the south, its bus is paid and must be booked.

Is the water at Siam Park heated?

The park's official website gives a water temperature of 24 °C. In winter swimming is pleasant, but you feel the air when you get out, especially with wind or cloud.

Can you take food into Siam Park?

You may not eat or drink food and drink brought from outside in the park. Staff store it for €3 and it can only be consumed in the designated picnic area.

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