If you're looking for a day out that includes some water fun, Lanzarote's Rancho Texas is the perfect destination. With animal shows, swimming with sea lions, and more, this park has something for everyone. Be sure to book in advance as spots are limited.
A very beautiful zoo!
Yes, we (two adults + baby) paid 60€ + 30€ for photos with dolphins. Considering that the transfer was included, this is a fair price.
BUT: the zoo was absolutely clean and well maintained. It is very manageable in size and not huge. 10000 steps we still managed.
The shows were great and very informative. The animals also seemed to enjoy the shows. Even if the price seems high for one or the other, we were very happy to pay it! The photo with the dolphins was an absolute highlight!
This is not self-evident, you read another rating for an Ozeanium from me ;)
The water park was "nice" to look at, because unfortunately too cold. All in all, it was still a wonderful day trip for us as a family, which we can only recommend!
Very important to take the shows;)
Marek D. — Google review
Amazing day out for the whole family you must take in the shows these are very information educational and fun. All the animals seem to enjoy the attention as much as we enjoyed watching them. For a small zoo the animals have lots of room and seem very well cared for.
The staff are friendly and helpful.
And the food was great to. You can choose from a sit down meal that we did or take away style.
Please do cover up sunscreen and take a hat as it was very hot and some areas there is little shade.
Approx 15'000 steps to see everything. And bring swimming trunks for a dunk in the swimming pools with kids water slides at the end.
kat winter — Google review
Such an amazing zoo/experience. The enclosures are fantastic and huge. Excellent value for money and the shows are fantastic. Make sure to visit early in the day so that you don’t miss any of the shows as they are only on twice a day.
Mark Pitts — Google review
Super nice activity for everyone, the animals are well kept and they seem healthy. It is absolutely worth the price, especially for the dolphins show and sea lion exhibition. The thing I appreciated most was that both during the show and in the park there were always reminders about how we should be more responsible for the environment. I absolutely suggest it!
Maria Funghini — Google review
Went on a Monday in May with two kids 4 and under 2. Both had a lovely time and so did the adults. Worth a visit even without kids. There is a bit of walking but attractions are around every corner so both kids visited all animals fully on foot. The food in the restaurant by the pool was good too and very reasonably priced. Typical pool side bar menu with pizzas, sandwiches and chips with burgers etc.
Anna O'Reilly — Google review
Booked the bus through the hotel, which was due at 9.45. However, through the first bus not showing up and the second being full, we get there late (11.30). We booked the 'Dolphin Experience' for all 4 of us (€150 each), which turned out to be waiting in turns in a group of about 20, to get 3 pictures with a dolphin. So really should be called "3 pictures and a rub of a dolphin".
Once that was finished, we had time to grab a bite to eat and see the 3 other experiences (Birds of Prey, Sea Lions and Parrots) which left no time for the kids to get use out of the water park. The shows are good and the staff do great work keeping the animals. The food was quick and the salads were actually really good (burgers and pizza were also on offer).
If you have children, the water park would be great fun for them. Getting a picture taken with the dolphin separately would be much better value for money than the 'experience'.
If I had the time again, I would go but made sure I got there earlier, saved ~£600 and not done the 'experience' (which I have to print out the pictures myself when they are emailed to me) and made better use of the water park. Good luck folks.
Marc Farmer — Google review
Rancho Texas was only a couple min drive from our hotel and it’s a lovely little place. We spent most of the day looking at the animals. Including the afternoon dolphin interaction. This costs €150 each plus your park tickets. Lasted about 45 mins got lots of amazing photos.
We then spent afternoon at the water slides. They were good and my 6 years liked the big slides and the big pool was a salt water which was different.
We then went back later in the week and done the ranch night which was lots of fun shouting yeah ha every time we wanted a drink. All drink and food was included and worth the 50 euros a person. Great business and should be proud of everything you deliver
Chris Matthews — Google review
We arrived around 10.30 and bought tickets on site, hardly any wait.
Animals seemed well looked after and the park was clean and spacious.
We armrest in the restaurant which seemed to be the same price and menu as the take away next door. Reasonably priced!
We saw the animals and the shows first and then went to the water park about 3.30. Theres only a few slides- slide, ring slide, slide with bowl. Good fun. The park closed at 5.30 but slides closed at 5pm, although we stayed in the pools until 5.15.
Locker keys can be obtained from the small shop by the lockers. 8 euros for a key and 5 euros returned when key is handed back. The shop shut at 5pm too.
Plenty of parking. Shaded areas throughout the park but the dolphin and eagle shows were in the sun.
Pixie Jay I-rate-Local — Google review
Amazing day out for...anyone, really! The zoo itself is really easy to navigate, and the animal enclosures are very spacious and clean. They seem well cared for and the staff seem to love their job too. Definitely bring sun cream and maybe a hat as there is little shade. The zoo offers different animal shows (sea lions, dolphins, parrots, and birds of prey). I can't comment on the parrot show as we didn't see it, but the sea lions and dolphins were very fun and enjoyable, and the birds of prey show was a personal highlight of the day for me! They have a restaurant too but I can't comment on that either as we didn't eat there - from what I've read though, you can choose to either sit in and eat or take away/fast food option. One last thing I'd like to add is that I took a lot of photos on the day, over 500 😂🙈 so enjoy some of them if you will 📷😁 not all of them of course, I'll narrow it down for you 😉
Nathan Borthwick — Google review
Rancho Texas Lanzarote is a fantastic destination for animal lovers and families seeking a fun-filled day out. The park offers a unique blend of a zoo and a water park, making it an excellent choice for those who want to experience both.
One of the standout features of Rancho Texas Lanzarote is the variety of animal shows. The Dolphin Show is a must-see, allowing visitors to witness these friendly creatures up close and even interact with them through the Interaction with Dolphins experience. The Sea Lion Show is another highlight, offering the chance to get close to these playful marine mammals and even swim with them. Additionally, the Birds of Prey Show features impressive birds such as eagles, falcons, and vultures, while the Parrot Show showcases the wit and brilliance of parrots and cockatoos.
For those who prefer water activities, the park's Water Ranch (Corral del Agua) is a great alternative. It features a splash zone, swimming pools, and two twisting slides, providing a refreshing break from the animal encounters. The park also has a restaurant and bar where visitors can recharge with sumptuous food and refreshing drinks.
Rancho Texas Lanzarote is open daily from 9:30 to 17:30, and visitors can purchase tickets online to avoid long waits at the gate.The park is well-maintained, with friendly and helpful staff, and the food is affordable and tasty.
In summary, Rancho Texas Lanzarote is an excellent destination for families and animal lovers. With its diverse range of animal shows, water park attractions, and well-maintained facilities, it offers an unforgettable day out.
Marian Cobuz — Google review
At first I thought 30€ is a lot for the ticket but at the end of the day I realized it's totally worth it. It's definitely a full day visit ! You take a walk around the zoo, definitely visit all of the animal shows they offer, the dolphins and sea lions were exceptionally good. And once you're done with that, grab some food at the restaurant (reasonable prices) and go to the pool. I found it pretty funny that a "zoo" has a water park but it was fun. You can get a key to the lockers at the souvenir shop for 2€, there is plenty of chair where you can lay down.. so don't forget your swimwear and have a lovely day!
Strawberry Jam — Google review
I visited Park with my family in June. I booked on the webside with free bus from hotel, bus should be at 9.30 but it didn't come after 10 and then we had to wait around 15 min at the entrance of the park.We had nice day out, it wasn't too crowded during a week. It was few shows during a day, dolphins, parrots, sea lions and and birds of prey. All very good but I recommend to have suncream and hat as there is no shadow anywhere you seat and watch except parrots show. There was a restaurant on the side, typical fast foods but tasty. Park isn't that big, you can see all animals in short time but also have mini water park with two slides, splash park and pool with sun lounges. They are lockers up there if u need to use them.
Monika Jarosinska — Google review
It is lovely park. Plenty of things to do. Many species of animals to see. So many trees and plants make experience even much better. We loved dolphins' show. They were adorable. There are other shows in a park. Just check a time when it starts (times are on a map you get).The Aqua park area is a good bonus. Just to chill and have fun after walking all around the park. The only problem is that there are not enough lockers to keep your stuff (plenty of space to put extra lockers). So we had to cary our belongings with us in the Aqua Park area (good idea to secure locker right away you get to the park). Otherwise, those two slides were fun. Good assortment of fast food and prices are reasonable. Park has its own buses to bring people to the park (that service is free). Overall, it was fun and we had a lovely time there. Thank you!
Mantvydas Luk — Google review
We recently came here on our family holiday to Lanzarote and booked a trip here through our hotel with Jet2.
We got picked up and brought back Ont he coach and what a great day it was!
Our 5 and 6 year old absolved it! The zoo animals, the parrot, seal and dolphin shows were all incredible!
We then spent the rest of the day at the water park making the most of the kids area and water slides, then had lunch at one of the restaurants there.
Fully enjoyable day and would highly recommend to anyone to go!
Dent Detail PDR — Google review
A great day out! We all enjoyed all the animal shows - they are very well thought out and perfectly executed. The water park section is also brilliant - we've spent hours on the slides. As an added extra, the restaurant has *very* reasonable prices and their waiters have impeccable English!
Lots of shady areas in the park so you hide away from the sun if it's getting a bit too hot.
Zoltan Vegvari — Google review
We went at the end of November, was nice and quiet so easily could see everything! Absolutely beautiful park and worth a visit!
We paid extra to swim with the SeaLions and would recommend it to anybody going there, it was well worth and more for the money you pay
Irene Mulders — Google review
Great experience, would definitely recommend for a day out. You get to go around an amazing zoo with animals that are really well looked after and cared for, get the opportunity to watch the shows and even then you can relax pool side and finish the day in the sun.
Jake — Google review
Highly recommend the sea lion experience!
So much better than expected, loads of different types of interactions and you are given so many lovely photos digitally.
They provide you with wet suits, shoes, lockers, changing rooms and a hot shower.
€116pp
A memory we will never forget. We went 10th March and weather was 25c ☀️
The rest of the zoo is beautiful the only disappointment was we had a photo with the a dolphin but we were only able to buy printed not digital (which for us would get lost in a draw), which is a shame as we would of happily paid €15 each if digital but they said No.
Nat R — Google review
We all absolutely loved this place. So much to see and do here 🙂
There were 4 shows, the only one we didn't see was the parrots (due to timings and finding our way round). The shows were amazing and going to the dolphin show, there was information over how the island was formed. There were so many different and beautiful animals here.
The water park area was nicely set out and my kids loved the slides. The only issue with the water park is that when we used the water slides, we passed our rings to the next people to use, but when we waited for our turn, no-one handed any rings over so waited around 10 minutes before someone shared the rings for us to take the kids back up to have a turn. There needs to be someone there making sure everyone takes turns or supply more rings to use the water slides.
Samantha Moulson — Google review
This is a must see for all ages. The dolphin show alone is worth the visit. The bird show was also fantastic. Wheelchair accessible but some hills are a bit steep. Would recommend having a mobility scooter some rental places will drop it there and collect for 35 euro.
There is a restaurant and a few vending machines but cash only not the card reader machines.
Simon Geoghegan — Google review
Beautiful place to visit. Plenty of restaurants and restrooms. Drinks machine throughout the park. There is a water park for the kids with loungers around for the adults. Changing rooms and lockers are also available. There are more loungers to relax on further down for those who don’t have children with them. Animals look happy and clean and very well looked after. Staff are very friendly. The whole ranch is very clean and well maintained. The food is very good priced too. The walk ways are very wide and lots of shade from all the trees. It’s just a beautiful place to visit. Those who struggle with mobility may struggle as there is a lot of area that is a little steep.
wolvoblakeys — Google review
This is a must to visit if you are in Lanzarote. The enclosures were nice and big and the whole park was clean and tidy. So many animals to see and definitely make time to see all the shows. Would definitely visit again when I go back to Lanzarote.
The beach Playa de los Pocillos is one of the largest and deepest on Lanzarote. It's a family-friendly atmosphere with chair rentals, bars, and supermarkets close by. Because it's not as touristy, this beach is quieter than some others on the island.
Huge beach, nice sand, plenty of bars and restaurants close by and you may need them because there are no toilets, bit strange for a beach of this size but apparently quite common for lanzarote. You can get round that though, it's a lovely beach.
Richard Burton — Google review
Large Beach, which is better than it looks from the promenade. It looks a bit dank from the promenade but is much nicer closer to the sea. Beautiful sunrises
Dave T — Google review
A very large sized sandy beach. Came here in the month of December. Weather was fantastic and the beach empty.
Harmesh Banga — Google review
Fantastic Beach and a beautiful Promenade!
Even more breathtaking at sunset and in the dark!
Jonas Q — Google review
Clean nice beach, it can be windy, so take a deflector, water is good (cold!) But lots of bars and restaurants nearby, clean side walks, and electric scooter hire.
sammy cowboy — Google review
We stayed at playa de los pocillos for a week! We arrived on new years eve and the hotel was perfect, the food was great and always so much to choose from the rooms we're really nice and the beds were very comfy, we stayed in room 114 and it was situated perfect, I really couldn't find fault even if I wanted to. Open the gate and cross the road and we were on the beach and a couple minutes walk from there an we were on the strip (I love to shop so it was great.
We made some great memories and I'd like to thank each and everyone of the staff for making our stay so memorable. Would we come back yes yes yes. We have stayed in a few RIU hotels now and we're ever life takes us next if there's a RIU hotel we will definitely book it. Ashley & Billy from London
Ashley White (Billy Eivers) — Google review
Nice beach, big enough. Fine sand and clear sea water.
Pearl Xia — Google review
Great clean, lovely place. I would highly recommend, cant wait to go back.
jackie suffolk — Google review
A perfect beach, I think one of the best on Lanzarote. Fine sand, clean water, well-located. Beautiful sunrises; nice & peaceful in the evening.
Pawe? Safian — Google review
Very nice beach
, shallow and clean water but very windy also. Great for walking.
Victor N — Google review
Superb long beach with packed sand that's perfect for walking or jogging, as well as a quick dip
Michael Yamnitsky — Google review
I have spent hours on this beach, at dawn, in the afternoon and in the evening. Excellent beach, lovely views, nearby restaurants and bars and shops.
J B — Google review
The whole beach is under sea water. Just beautiful.
Brendan McCabe — Google review
Beautiful long clean sandy beach and never seemed to be overly busy. Absolutely stunning views. Sun loungers and parasols are also on most of the beach and can be rented for the day. Free toilets and showers are also available and are kept very clean. Can be a little windy here at times.
White Line Nightmare — Google review
Beautiful beach . Not many toilets though . The beach is Clean and well looked after . Sunbeds are for hire ten euro with umbrella for the day or even half the day . Lots of shops and places to eat .Marcos bar is well worth a visit . Good live singers . Great sculptures by the known artist Cesar Manrique .
Los Pocillos is quieter than Puerto de Carmen which we preferred .
Karen Price — Google review
Very nice beach, it can be a little bit annoying if windy but it's still a place you can enjoy.
Playa Chica is a small, laid-back beach with family-friendly atmosphere and nearby toilets and shops. It's perfect for snorkelling and diving, and is the Southernmost beach in Puerto del Carmen.
I had a chance to visit and swim here after an unexpected surprise. It's such a nice hidden place for an early morning swim.
Emin Üzümlüoğlu — Google review
This beach is small but amazing when swimming in the water, its like swimming in an aquarium, my grandson really loved looking at all the different kinds if fish and if you bring bread you can feed the fish they will come up to the surface to eat it. There is also a scuba diving centre there if you want to do some scuba diving, also a little place that sells food and drinks.
Its one of our favourite places to visit on the island
sharon hayes — Google review
Playa Chica is a small sandy beach with good facilities, a couple of cafes and public toilets that get flooded.
The beach is sheltered and the sloping beach gives gentle access into the sea.
It is a number of diving co.panies use.
Christopher Watkins — Google review
Great place for snorkelling! My 7 year old and I had an amazing time here. Calm, clear, shallow water which felt safe. Lots of fish to see in the shallow water. Nice beach and amenities. Well worth a visit.
Christopher Marshall — Google review
Fabulous for snorkeling. Useful kiosk and kit hire facilities plus cafe, toilets and activities booking desk. Lack of shaded areas (except the cafe) to get out of sun if needed so bring beach shelter/parasol if likely to be an issue.
charlotte_burrill — Google review
Nice beach. Very good place for snorkelling and scuba diving. Free parking all around. Very busy at midday.Small shops around and place where you can eat. I recommend this place. Thank you.
Laurentiu Chiriac — Google review
Amazing beach! Great flora and fauna under water, great to snorkel or even dive. Great with family as really clean, calm water there all the time. We can just recommend it!!!
Pollak Kate — Google review
Small, very small enclosed beach. Water was pretty chilly to what I expected in October. Not packed. Lots of small fish, so recommended snorkeling gear.
Sheetal Patel — Google review
Simply awesome place! A little out of touristy areas so relatively quite. The water is incredibly clear! You can sea tropical fish swim around, top place for snorkelling. Even little kids will enjoy looking at fish through their goggles
Sergiy Dus — Google review
Nice sandy small beach, protected by rocks going out to sea on both sides, interesting to swim around the rocks also. Pretty sure there are toilets there also a small cafe on the jetty. Lots of divers setting off here, there is a dive hut here with all the gear and air tanks and a lifeguard.
Richard Byrne — Google review
Great place to swim, clear water and hoor wave breakers.
You can rent a mask and snorkel or even take a diving lesson.
Small beach, plenty of noise from the diving compressor.
Showers, free parking and good vibes.
Really good for snorkeling with lots of fish to see.
Bob van Velzen — Google review
Beautiful, calm tiny beach, good to have an afternoon stroll... Or for a short relaxing mid-day or afternoon trip from your hotel. Parking nearby, though may a bit crowded. Many wonderful stray, but well-fed cats to cuddle :) Free toilets.
Glusia K — Google review
What a beauty!
Super beautiful small bay.
Take your goggles! There are so many different fish just off the beach. Super nice snorkeling, safe and easy for kids!
carinchen r — Google review
Really nice little beach, has a kiosk for snacks and drinks; it closed about an hour before sunset. Everything I wanted a beach to be.
Orla — Google review
Very good little beach. In January you can still find a place to lay down. Swimming here is super cool coz surely the diving schools use to feed the fish which are very friendly with you. 6 species all together
Matteo B — Google review
It was our second favourite snorkel site in Lanzarote. Saw around fifteen species of fish including ornate wrasse and parrotfish. Incredibly clear water and close to bars, shops and restaurants. Loved it! Park in the old town car park which is a reasonable six euros for the whole day (the beach car park will be full after 9 AM)