The Zoomarine oceanographic theme park is one of the Algarve’s most famous family attractions. Set in over 12 hectares of beautifully landscaped gardens, with several swimming pools, a choice of fairground rides and a network of lakes, the park also houses the “Oceanus” marine museum containing several aquariums including the giant shark aquarium and a cinema. The emphasis is very much on environmental conservation and education, but Zoomarine never looses sight of the fun side of things. There are four amphitheatres in the park and there are daily live open-air shows such as the “Sea Lion Show”, the “Tropical Bird Show”, the Birds of Prey Show” and the “Dolphin Show”. Zoomarine also runs an extremely popular “interaction with dolphis” programme, where visitors over 8 years old are allowed the opportunity to get to know and interact in the water with trained bottle-nosed dolphins. Visitors will also see sea birds, turtles and crocodiles. Zoomarine is unmatched in Portugal for the quality of its shows and exhibits and includes an amusement park, swimming pools, a picnic area, shops and restaurants. In short, it is quite simply a great day out for all the family.

Close to the village of Algoz, the Krazy World amusement park features a range of attractions including two 18 hole mini golf course, Krazy Golf and Jungle Golf - the latter winding its way through a ‘land that time forgot’ complete with life size dinosaur replicas peeping through the undergrowth - fairground rides, pony rides an animal petting farm and a large selection of pythons, crocodiles, iguanas, tortoises and other scaly creatures including one of the largest snakes in the whole of Europe. If this seems an strange combination, perhaps it helps to point out that Krazy World is also home to the renowned Algarve Zoo including Amazonia Crocodile Park, Turtle Village and Iguana City among other attractions. A large tropical swimming pool complete with sun beds, a bar, café and restaurant facilities and shops complete the Krazy World experience making it a perfect family outing.

Located between Barã de S. João and Bensafrim in its own superbly landscaped gardens, Lagos Zoo contains over 120 species of animals and some 200 species of plants. Here you can see several varieties of apes (including the ever popular chimpanzees) inhabiting specially constructed “primate islands” set in a lake with waterfalls and a healthy population of aquatic animals and birds. The zoo is very proud of its 60m long flight tunnel for the close observation of exotic birds on the wing and a children’s farm, where youngsters have the opportunity of close contact with a variety of domestic and farm animals.
Lagos Zoo gives a high priority to educational facilities and to the protection and conservation of endangered species and their environments. At the same time the zoo makes for an entertaining and thoroughly enjoyable day out for all the family.
There is a zoo shop with an array of merchandise and the Zoo’s “Cangalho” restaurant offers a variety of meals and snacks.

Two fabulous carting circuits, the larger follows the exact layout of the Formula 1 track at Jacarepágua and was opened by Ayrton Senna himself. A smaller track is geared to younger drivers. There is a grandstand and club-house with bar and restaurant. Competitions are held regularly and many events are open to visitors.