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  • 3/5 Paulius S. 2 years ago on Google • 483 reviews
    Went before our flight home as it is fairly close to airport ao it was a nice way to wrap our trip up. To our suprise the zoo was empty. I think there was another family but other than that no visotors just staff. The zoo has a lot to offer from big cats to reptiles and for thay price it was really good. We spent just under 2 hours there which gaves enough time to see all animals witha few breaks to rest. The only thing that makes me mark this review down was the bear. As many other bears in zoos, this obe showed signs of mental hardship, such as pacing back and forth, as well as looking a bit malnourished. If it wasn't for the bear, which was a really sad sight, I would have rayed this higher.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eco Lodge Cabreira Quinta R. 2 years ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Perfect size set up. Small, yet diverse. Clean, kind staff, shady. We were there for 5 hours (!) and weren't bored for one second. With a friend, a 6 year old boy and a 14 year old girl. Loved it. Special thanks to the tiger lady 🥰
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Mia Hearts H. 6 years ago on Google
    You can have fun in here, even if the quantity of species isn't big. It's fun for people. But I don't think the animals were having fun. First of all, the natural habitats for most of them were outside of Europe and it dind't seem to me that they had the correct environment surrounding them. Then, most of the cages had different animals (deers with chickens, alligators with turtles). Then you have the lack of space in each cage. The bear was notably nervous and kept walking in circules, having no space more space to walk. The seal, even though it was extremely funny and intelligent, made me pity him because of the lack of space to swim. And last, but not least, (actually, what disturbed me the most)... It seemed to me that the big animals like the lions, some of the monkeys, the tigers, etc were sedated. I'm not sure of this, ofc, but it really seemed like they were. Anyway, as I said before, good and fun for people, not really good for animals exposed.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Patrick V. 2 years ago on Google • 90 reviews
    Maia zoo was amazing. At first we thought it was small, but it is not. Zebras, lions, reptile House, falcon show, sea lion, etc. All there and even a collection of skeletons. Highly recommended, and an added bonus that it's cheap at €7.50 for an adult.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Elsa R van der S. 3 years ago on Google • 245 reviews
    Really nice zoo! I was expecting it to be very small but it was not that small. Some sports were empty, they seem to do a bit of remodeling, still enough to see. Lots of animals you can take beautiful pictures of! Some are a bit in hiding like the brown bear or the amazing white Tiger. Nice bird show, did not understand a thing because it was in Portugese but loved the owls
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Valeriya T. 1 year ago on Google • 34 reviews
    This zoo is not huge, but big enough to surprise with its inhabitants. Definitely recommend to visit it. I want to highlight the local restaurant, that worth your time as well! As for the auto parking - there are no plenty of spaces, but it is free just in front of the zoo entrance.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Nishan V. 5 years ago on Google
    It's a beautiful little park with a diversity of animals. I think the "Maians" can be very proud. The lions, tiger & bear are the biggest ones I've ever seen this up close and personal. Nico the sea lion stole the show and made a lot of kids very happy. Beware the front row during the show is in his "splash line... "😉 Lots of educational selections to combine a great day with the family while getting a bit more educated on the beautiful world we live in. I went twice during the day and realized that the animals are a bit more energetic in the morning. No pictures this time because it's worth it to see the park with your own eyes!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 billyblake85 2 years ago on Google
    The experience was great, a small Zoo; however, very nice place, well maintained and clean. The animals seems to very well care at my poor knowledge because of their friendly behavior and feedings ( what I've observe carefully at my visit). The tiny skeleton museum they have it's so instructive and cool, so if you have kids these is one of the places inside the zoo you can't missed to check! Overall my visit was very satisfying and the entrance is a cheap price( cheaper than I thought ). Worth to go, YES, I DO RECOMMEND!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jeffrey C. 10 months ago on Google • 23 reviews
    Nice small zoo. Good for young kids to run around. It's not comparable to any large zoo; it's more just a handful of animals for the kids. The few larger ones(Tiger, Lion, Bear) are in fairly small enclosures. Not the best natural surroundings but better than the old days I guess. Overall, just a nice few hours getting out of the house
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 -- 5 years ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Really nice zoo. We spent a couple of hours there with our kids. They were happy and liked all these sea lions, monkeys, birds, zebras and etc. it’s possible to attend a performance with birds inside. Also, they have a nice playing yard for your kids. And it isn’t pricy. We paid 20€.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nelson R. 2 years ago on Google
    It's a small Zoo, really enjoy getting back at it from time to time. Not too impressive, but has great conditions and you can tell they genuinely care for animals.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eduardo C. 1 year ago on Google
    Small with lots of amazing animals
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rishi S. 6 years ago on Google
    Small zoo. But good animals.good for kids. Dont miss the seal and bird shows. Plan around 2.30 to start with a bird show and leave by 4pm with a seal show at 3.30pm
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Valéria F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful!!! (Original) Maravilhoso!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Anita K. 10 months ago on Google
    Very sad zoo where most of animals don't have enough space to move around in their cages. It's relatively cheap and popular between children, but I feel sad for animals who are kept there.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeremie A. 9 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Really wonderful scenery with amazing animals
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andréia P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We love it. A beautiful place, very well cared for animals and an excellent team, the boys who were feeding the animals were very attentive to the children and taught everything about feeding the animals, my daughter's favorite part. Congratulations! We recommend it for sure! There is also a restaurant, picnic tables and a parking lot in front. (Original) Adoramos. Um lugar lindo, animais muito bem tratados e uma equipa excelente, os meninos que estiveram a alimentar os animais foram muitos atenciosos com as crianças e ensinaram tudo sobre a alimentação dos animais, a parte preferida da minha filha. Parabéns! Recomendamos com certeza! Lá também tem restaurante, mesas para picnic e um estacionamento bem em frente.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Filipe M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good is beautiful (Original) Muito boa está bonito
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Everaldo Da S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A fantastic experience, my daughters loved the place. (Original) Uma experiência fantástica, minhas filhas adoraram o lugar.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Tiffany V. 1 year ago on Google • 130 reviews
    Went to the zoo before heading back to the UK. It was small and was able to see everything within a 2 hours and a bit. The animals are quite active than most zoos however I think its mostly due to stress and small enclosures. A few animals were pacing especially the tiger and a little armadillo. I hope they will upgrade their enclosures soon.

  • 5/5 Ste F. 9 months ago on Google • 25 reviews
    We really liked it.. the zoo is very well kept and you can see that the animals are treated good..

  • 3/5 Priya M. 5 months ago on Google • 12 reviews
    It was fun & adventurous as there was no much visitors, however the zoo had lot to offer and see like birds,animals and reptiles

  • 5/5 Marta M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) it is very well organized and the animals are very well cared for. (Original) está muito bem organizado e os animais estão muito bem tratados.

  • 5/5 ernesto b. 3 years ago on Google
    😍😍😍

  • 4/5 Inês G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good to go for a walk during the weekend ... Animal stops .. Spectacle of the sea lion and birds ... I really liked it (Original) Bom para ir passear durante o fim de semana... Batentes animais.. Espetáculo do leão marinho e das aves... Gostei muito

  • 4/5 Jose A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great place for a family outing .. Kids love it (Original) Ótimo lugar para passear em família.. As crianças adoram

  • 4/5 Sandra Raquel Reis M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place, well maintained animals. The acoustics of the birds' presentation pavilion is the least positive point, almost none of you, but children and adults still love it. (Original) Local agradável, animais bem cuidados. Acústica do pavilhão de apresentação das aves é o ponto menos positivo, quase não se houve o senhor, mas mesmo assim as crianças e adultos adoram.

  • 4/5 Maria João A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Pleasant and in good condition for the animals (Original) Aprazível e com boas condições para os animais

  • 4/5 Francisco B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice (Original) Agradável

  • 5/5 Manuel S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It has evolved a lot! (Original) Evoluiu bastante!

  • 2/5 Pedro M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very small place, with few animals. (Original) Local muito pequeno, com poucos animais.

  • 3/5 ines s. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Liked it (Original) Gostei

  • 5/5 paulo f. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent place to spend a family day. Well organized, clean. Only Lions are missing. (Original) Local excelente para passar um dia em família. Bem organizado,limpo. Só faltam os Leões.

  • 2/5 LUNA C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Much disillusionment with the lack of care for space and non-compliance with safety rules in times of pandemic. The high price does not justify the few resources that come with the facilities. There is no one to guarantee the distance and the use of a mandatory mask in closed places. The place where the birds' flight was presented was very dirty, with no sound possible. We just like to appreciate that the few animals you have are taken care of. (Original) Muita desilusão com a falta de cuidado do espaço e incumprimento de regras de segurança em tempo de pandemia. O preço elevado não justifica os poucos recursos que se vem nas instalações. Não há ninguém a garantir o distanciamento e o uso de máscara obrigatória nos locais fechados. O local de apresentação do voo das aves estava muito sujo, sem som possível. Apenas gostamos de apreciar que os poucos animais que tem estão cuidados.

  • 4/5 ELIS S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) My kids loved it, they even made a video thanking their father for visiting Maia's zoo. The spectacle with the sea lion is super cute! The lion, king of the jungle, was missing, perhaps on the next visit. (Original) Meus filhos adoraram, chegaram a fazer um video a agradecer ao pai por termos visitado zoo da Maia. O espectaculo com o leão marinho é super giro! Faltou o leão, rei da selva, quem sabe na próxima visita.

  • 5/5 Aldo M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A unique space and a must visit. (Original) Um espaço ímpar e de visita obrigatória.

  • 5/5 ZAHER M. 6 years ago on Google
    Wonderfull zoo..there are 2 shows..first for Sea_lion and other for Birds.. Landscape charmy..and there are some animales first time i had seen in my life..such the white tiger and other small monkeys and birds

  • 5/5 Pe d. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Impeccable (Original) Impecável

  • 4/5 Vaya �. 11 months ago on Google
    Decent zoo, very beautiful, lots of activities for kids

  • 3/5 László D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Few sights, but the seal show is spectacular and interesting. (Original) Kevés látnivaló, de a fókabemutató látványos és érdekes.

  • 4/5 Margarida D. 3 years ago on Google
    really nice zoo

  • 5/5 Rocket01 2 years ago on Google
    A great place for kids, well kept animal enclosures, reasonably priced, helpful staff. Clean safe tidy place. A credit to Maia

  • 5/5 Tiago S. 1 year ago on Google
    I recently visited the zoo with my 2-year-old and I must say, I was thoroughly impressed. It was a fantastic experience and I would highly recommend it to others. The facilities were top-notch and my child was thoroughly entertained throughout our visit.

  • 4/5 Ricardo D. 2 years ago on Google
    It's a good Zoo with a very easy access point and it's really cheap. Worth the trip. The only downside was the lack of a souvenir shop

  • 4/5 Fábio B. 1 year ago on Google
    Perfect place for a quick getaway from the city.

  • 3/5 Sandra S. 2 years ago on Google
    This zoo is easy to access and it has a good price when considering the kind of wild animals you will see. There are tigers ( i only saw the white tiger but it says the orange one is also there) lions, zebras, a brown bear, snakes, monckeys, lemurs, flamingoes and others. There is no elephants or giraffes. It feels like the animals live in a compact space...

  • 5/5 Pleistoros 1 year ago on Google
    Even though it's a small zoo, we enjoyed it a lot. Our daughter had fun and it's appropriated for a family trip.

  • 5/5 Jonad García San M. 2 years ago on Google
    Very beautiful place for the family, specially for kids. With plenty of animals in very good conditions and places to eat cheap and to make picnic.

  • 5/5 קאי �. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing ,the best place in Portugal really liked it, really recommend it, It's very very cheap and there are not so many poeple out there, there's literally everything there, and the animals are being treated very good !!!!

  • 5/5 Ferni U. 2 years ago on Google
    So menu animals I thought it was a small zoo 😂 but no it's better than a peting zoo It's awesome

  • 3/5 Pedro F. 2 years ago on Google
    This a relatively small zoo. Its fine if your expectations are low. Don't expect a big zoo. Lots of people smoking inside or not wearing a mask, despite being forbidden. Its still fun if you have small children.

  • 5/5 Márcio F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Ideal for walking with children .. (Original) Ideal para passear com crianças..

  • 2/5 Nuno P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I expected more (Original) Esperava mais

  • 4/5 Flaviana S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great for a leisurely morning (Original) Ótimo para uma manhã de lazer

  • 4/5 Manuel S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great place to spend quality family time (Original) Excelente local para passar bons momentos em família

  • 3/5 Vânia P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Few species. Small place. (Original) Poucas espécies. Local pequeno.

  • 4/5 Jose S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good (Original) Bom

  • 2/5 silvia q. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I found it unpleasant to see employees cleaning the animal's space instead of seeing the animal itself. I think it should be done before the zoo opens or after it closes. However, I was only able to see the zebras in the distance, when I approached their space twice, I didn't see them, it was as if there was nothing there. And they should pay more attention to visitors who, through the zoo, walk without a mask. (Original) Achei desagradável ver funcionários a fazer a limpeza do espaço do animal em vez de ver o próprio animal. Penso que deveria de ser feito antes da abertura do zoo ou após o seu fecho. Entretanto só consegui ver as zebras ao longe, quando me aproximei do seu espaço, por duas vezes, não as vi, foi como se não estivesse nada lá. E deviam de ter mais atenção aos visitantes que, pelo zoo, andam sem máscara.

  • 3/5 José V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is always interesting to see a zoo, but there is little development in general, at the risk of losing visitors to another nearby zoo, more modern and with more and more animals. (Original) É sempre interessante ver um zoo, mas nota-se pouco desenvolvimento a nível geral, correndo o risco de perder visitantes para outro zoo próximo, mais moderno e cada vez com mais animais.

  • 5/5 Pedro S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very didactic and organized (Original) Muito didático e organizado

  • 5/5 [email protected] R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Congratulations are very well organized !!! (Original) Está muito bem organizado parabéns!!!

  • 5/5 Rui M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A place to visit with the family. Liked it (Original) Um local a visitar com a família. Gostei

  • 4/5 Francisco Jose Vidal L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Strongly held (Original) Bem perservado

  • 4/5 Thiago R. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice small zoo. My kids loved it. The large animals are ok. The birds are very nice, specially the owls and eagles. Also the reptiles are very nice. There are lots of places for picnic and a very good restaurant.

  • 4/5 Keyte M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I loved the presentation of the birds of prey and the sea lion. (Original) Amei a apresentação das aves de rapina e do leão marinho.

  • 4/5 Mariana S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Small zoo, but without confusion for visitors. It is well visited in 2h. A little more for those who want to watch the demonstrations. (Original) Zoo pequeno, mas sem confusões de visitantes. Visita-se bem em 2h. Um pouco mais para quem quiser assistir às demonstrações.

  • 4/5 Vitor Manuel de sa Ferreira F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) And the seçibel (Original) E a seçibel

  • 4/5 Pedro A. 3 years ago on Google
    Espaço muito agradável. Vale a pena visitar.

  • 1/5 Cátia B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) For me it wouldn't exist, animals are not objects to be demonstrated (Original) Para mim nao havia de existir ,animais nao sao objetos para estar em demonstração

  • 4/5 Ricardo T. 4 years ago on Google
    Good variety of animal. Friendly environment

  • 3/5 Frade J. 4 years ago on Google
    Interesting, some iconic animals, tigers, lions among other animals. It's a small zoo but interesting.

  • 5/5 marta c. 4 years ago on Google
    Small child friendly zoo with loads od spaces for picnic with family

  • 4/5 Daniel Z. 3 years ago on Google
    Only thing missing was the lion exhibition

  • 5/5 João D. 4 years ago on Google
    Very adorable place to spend a day. Very calm and the animals are treated well.

  • 4/5 Vitor T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Pleasant, well located, good accessibility. Q.B. (Original) Aprazível, bem localizado, boa acessibilidade. Q.B.

  • 2/5 Ana P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) At this point it is very abandoned. For the prices they take, the desired quality is not verified (Original) Nesta altura está muito abandonado. Para os preços que levam não se verifica a qualidade pretendida

  • 5/5 Rohan D. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely place, enjoyed bird show and sea lion show very much. It also hosts skeletons of different animal species.

  • 5/5 Cristiane S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very Good, We were very received .. The animals were very well cared for .. It was very nice ... (Original) Muito Bom, Fomos muito recebidos.. Muito bonito os animais muito Bem Cuidado.. Foi muito legal...

  • 5/5 Carlos A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Spectacular (Original) Espetacular

  • 4/5 Luciane F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great for walking with the kids (Original) Ótimo para passear com as crianças

  • 5/5 Laura P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful park and well cared for animals (Original) Lindo o parque e animais bem tratados

  • 5/5 Daniela O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Everything is great ... very well treated animals, clean water and lots of fresh food. Excellent reptile and fossil pavilion .. Afternoon well spent and very affordable prices .. (Original) Tudo ótimo...animais muito bem tratados ,agua limpa e muita comida fresca. Excelente pavilhão de répteis e fósseis.. Tarde muito bem passada e preços muito acessíveis..

  • 5/5 Roberto C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice place especially for children. Good variety of animals and well maintained space. Excellent price for residents of Maia. (Original) Local bastante agradável principalmente para as crianças. Boa variedade de animais e espaço bem conservado. Excelente preço para residentes da Maia.

  • 3/5 Debora V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's cute. The kids even liked it, but it's tiny! I found the presentation of the birds very interesting. And we love the reptile. I just didn't like to see the big animals (bear and tiger) enclosed in such a small space and alone ... (Original) É giro. Os miúdos até gostaram mas é pequenino! Achei muito interessante a apresentação das aves. E adoramos o reptilário. Só não gostei muito de ver os animais de grande porte (urso e tigre) fechados num espaço tão pequeno e sozinhos...

  • 5/5 Rita A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I loved it (Original) Adorei

  • 4/5 Cristina P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice place to spend a Sunday with the family. Lots of variety of animals. (Original) Local muito agradável para passar um Domingo em família. Muita variedade de animais.

  • 5/5 Tadeu P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wide, welcoming space, well cared for animals. (Original) Espaço amplo, acolhedor, animais bem tratados.

  • 4/5 Yusmely R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Small but cute and well preserved (Original) Pequeño pero lindo y bien conservado

  • 5/5 daniel h. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fantastic place and a very Family inhabitant. (Original) Lugar Fantástico e um habitante muito Família.

  • 5/5 Liliana S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I liked the lical. Clean and pleasant. We didn't see the Lion, we heard the roar. I must confess that I felt sorry to see some animals, especially wild ones, confined to these spaces so small when in fact they need space. Seeing the bear trying to knock down the door made me very confused and I was frustrated that I couldn't do anything. (Original) Gostei do lical. Limpo e agradável. Não vimos o Leão, ouvimos o rugido. Devo confessar que senti pena ao ver alguns animais, especialmente os selvagens, confinados a estes espaços tão pequenos quando na verdade eles precisam de espaço. Ver o urso a tentar derrubar a porta, fez-me muita confusão e senti-me frustrada por nao puder fazer nada.

  • 5/5 Juliano C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A different day to experience nature and species in a special way ... (Original) Um dia diferente para viver a natureza e as espécies de modo especial...

  • 3/5 Maikel van A. 4 years ago on Google
    A small zoo, but at least it's easy accessible from Porto in the low season. Nice personnel!

  • 5/5 milton g. 4 years ago on Google
    Cozy zoo, the animals are well maintained and the paths are in decent shape. You have a bar and a restaurant. Unfortunately we couldn't attend any of the shows or the reptilarium due to the covid-19 regulations . Will be back to visit when it reopens.

  • 3/5 Eduardo F. 3 years ago on Google
    Cool story bro

  • 5/5 Oscar D. 3 years ago on Google
    They have 🐻 🐅 🦉 🦜 🐒 and several others! Nice for a 👪 trip.

  • 5/5 Fabio A. 4 years ago on Google
    Such an amazing time my family and I had. High trees giving us loads of shade on a sunny day and such lovely animals. Kids had so much fun. From entering the great service of the staff and the smiles , well that just continued all day long.

  • 4/5 Tomasz S. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice zoo, a lot of good sights for children. It is small and rather crammed, though


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