The Madrid Zoo Aquarium, home to giant pandas, is one of the city's most iconic and historic attractions, located in the green area of Casa de Campo. Its origins date back to 1770 with the Casa de Fieras in Retiro Park, the city's first zoo, founded by Charles III, which housed animals from Spain's American and Asian colonies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nel 1972 lo zoo si trasfer\u00ec dalla sua vecchia sede del Retiro nella pi\u00f9 ampia struttura attuale a Casa de Campo, espandendo notevolmente lo spazio espositivo su un’area di 22 ettari. Oggi ospita circa 1.300 animali di 333 specie diverse, comprese specie rare e in via di estinzione come gorilla, rinoceronti, orango, lince iberica e il celebre panda gigante, divenuto uno dei simboli della sua missione di conservazione.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Collaboration with China to protect the giant panda began in 2007 with the historic panda couple Bing Xing and Hua Zuiba. These pandas, along with their cubs, were the protagonists of a major captive breeding program, which resulted in the birth of six cubs at the Madrid Zoo, marking a success for the conservation program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In February 2024, the historic panda pair returned to China's Chengdu base to participate in new breeding and conservation projects. Starting in April 2024, Madrid Zoo welcomed a new panda pair: Jin Xi and Zhu Yu, both born in 2020 in Chengdu. They arrived as part of the renewal of the conservation agreement with the China Wildlife Conservation Association and will remain in Madrid for 10 years, ensuring the continuation of the species' conservation work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For over a decade, the Madrid Zoo Aquarium has been one of Europe's leading centers for the conservation and breeding of the giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca). Since 2007, the zoo has established a fruitful cooperation with China, which has led to the arrival of pandas on loan and the birth of several cubs, actively participating in international programs to protect the species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first panda couple arrived in Madrid in 2007: Bing Xing (male) and Hua Zuiba (female). These two pandas remained at the zoo until February 2024, and during their years at the zoo, they gave birth to three cubs: Chulina (born in 2017) and twins You You and Jiu Jiu (born in 2021). These cubs were a great success and a symbol of Chinese-Spanish cooperation for the species. Thanks to the care of experts, the twins also survived, a particularly important achievement given that in the wild, a mother often chooses only one of her cubs to raise. In February 2024, the pair Bing Xing and Hua Zuiba and their three cubs were returned to China to contribute to breeding and conservation programs in their homeland, the Chengdu base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since April 2024, the zoo has welcomed a new pair of giant pandas, also from the Chengdu reserve in China: Jin Xi and Zhu Yu, both born in 2020. Jin Xi, the male, is known for his energy and the distinctive "spot" on his face that makes him easily recognizable, while Zhu Yu, the female, is calm and her name means "bringer of good luck." Their presence renews the zoo's commitment to the conservation program, which will last at least 10 years. The new pair was presented to the public in May 2024, with a grand official ceremony attended by Spanish and Chinese authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Over the years, the Zoo Aquarium has witnessed the birth of six panda cubs. In addition to Chulina, You You, and Jiu Jiu, born to the original pair, two other cubs have been born healthy and have become symbols of the fight to protect this vulnerable species. The births are always closely monitored by specialists from China, who support the zoo in the care and raising of the cubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The presence of giant pandas at Madrid Zoo represents not only a major tourist attraction but also a fundamental contribution to the conservation of a species whose status has improved in recent decades thanks to conservation programs in the wild and in zoos. In recent decades, the global giant panda population has increased from approximately 1,100 in the 1980s to nearly 1,900 in the wild today, with approximately another 700 recorded in captivity globally. The study, breeding, and captive breeding at Madrid Zoo are integrated with international initiatives to prevent the extinction of the species, offering visitors the unique opportunity to experience these extraordinary animals up close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lo Zoo Aquarium di Madrid \u00e8 aperto tutto l’anno con orari variabili:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It's recommended to visit the zoo on weekdays to avoid the weekend crowds and enjoy a more peaceful experience. However, for any further information, visit the official website. Madrid Zoo. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The cost of admission to the Madrid Zoo Aquarium varies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The ticket gives access to all the zoo's exhibits, enclosures, and shows, allowing visitors to freely explore all areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The easiest way to get to Madrid Zoo from the city centre is by public transport:<\/p>\n\n\n\n We recommend using public transport for environmental reasons and to avoid parking problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTicket prices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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