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In the south of the island of Lanzarote is Rancho Texas Lanzarote Park, the only zoo with an area of swimming pools. Known as the Corral del Agua (The Water Ranch) it has a big area with water activities for both adults and children. Within the park there is a bar restaurant where you can enjoy a drink or a snack. An outing to this zoo is the perfect way to have an unforgettable day: see wild animals, enjoy the different shows and cool down in the pools and on the slides.

Located in Puerto de la Cruz, in the north of the island of Tenerife, Loro Parque Animal Embassy is a unique place for seeing over 400 species of animals close up and learning more about their characteristics and behaviour. With a history going back more than half a century, this modern zoo (or animal embassy) has become an authentic touchstone in the conservation and scientific study of animals, in particular in terms of how they are affected by the global environmental crisis. Moreover, Loro Parque recently became the first zoo in the world to achieve a negative carbon footprint. A global benchmark that sets out to be a sanctuary where one can contemplate apes, big cats or birds in their natural habitat, be amazed by the intelligence and skills of dolphins, orcas and sea lions, walk among fish, sharks and a wide variety of plant species and at the same time enjoy leisure activities, restaurants and children’s spaces for younger visitors.

Get to know the only whistled language in the world in the Canary Islands, the gomero whistle

Maroparque is a truly unique zoo. Situated on the slopes of a ravine in Breña Alta, in the east of La Palma, it is the only vertical zoo in the whole of the Canary Islands. Take a pleasant walk through the cool shade of the botanical garden. The walkway continues downwards with wooden bridges and cobbled paths and takes visitors through aviaries, where birds and parrots fly overhead and all around.

In the south east of Tenerife you will find the Pyramids of Güímar Ethnographic Park. It has been built around the six stepped pyramids found in the region, each about four metres high and whose origins are not totally clear. The museum allows visitors to learn about other pyramids around the world and the ancient civilisations that built them. The boats used by these ancient cultures also have their space in the museum, thanks largely to the fact that the main figure behind this museum was the explorer Thor Heyerdahl, known for his maritime expeditions.

Crocodilo Park, located in the south east of Gran Canaria close to Agüimes, offers a spectacular crocodile show where the crocs are fed live to show the strength of their jaws . Spectators can also touch a juvenile croc handled by a member of staff. Largely educational, the show explains the habits of these animals that shared the Earth with the dinosaurs. As a private zoo, all proceeds from the entry fee go towards the care of the animals.

At Sioux City you still get battles in the sunshine. The cowboys drive their cattle through the streets, bandits rob the bank with sticks of dynamite and you can share a saloon table with the sheriff. The bank smells of gunpowder and in the zoo there’s tarantulas, rattlesnakes and a fascinating albino alligator from Louisiana. Sioux City is a special place in San Bartolomé de Tirajana designed to fire children’s imagination.

Close to Los Cristianos in the south of Tenerife, is the magnificent Castillo de San Miguel. Here, visitors will travel back in time to the Middle Ages and enjoy a genuine spectacle of medieval tournaments and games whilst enjoying a banquet. Children will be amazed at the strength of the horses and the shiny swords, and the whole family will cheer on the knight representing them in the tournament, laughing at the antics of the castle jester.

Holiday World is in the south of Gran Canaria and is perfect for children. With lots of activities and attractions for kids, such as pony rides, parrot shows and even a 4D cinema. For older children there’s the Ferris wheel with a view of the whole of Maspalomas resort. Being in a shopping centre means that there’s plenty of places to eat. At Holiday World children enjoy themselves for hours along with their parents.

Lago Martiánez is a leisure complex in Puerto de la Cruz, in the north of Tenerife. Boasting unparalleled views of the sea and Mount Teide, its facilities include a large artificial lake surrounded by emerald pools, manicured gardens, terraces and restaurants. The park was designed in the mid-seventies by renowned local artist César Manrique from Lanzarote, who used elements of traditional Canarian architecture and native flora to create the complex.