Oasis Wildlife Fuerteventura Tickets & Visitor Guide

Oasis Wildlife Fuerteventura — Oasis Park to anyone who’s visited before the rebrand — is the improbable green corner of a volcanic desert island: a full zoo and a sprawling botanical garden grown out of the arid hills behind La Lajita, on Fuerteventura’s south coast. It’s the island’s only animal park and its biggest family attraction, home to more than 250 species and the camel herd the park bills as Europe’s largest.

Two things separate a good visit from an expensive shuffle: transport and timing. The park runs free buses from the main resorts, which most visitors don’t discover until they’ve paid for a taxi — and the shows and animal activities cluster between mid-morning and 16:00, so a late start quietly halves what you’ll see. This guide covers both, plus the real ticket picture.

Quick Summary

Quick fact	Detail
Tickets from	Around €40 for adults online, reduced child rates — [source: official park pricing via partner listings; confirm at oasiswildlifefuerteventura.com]
Opening hours	Daily from 09:00, last entry around 17:00; activities run roughly 09:30–16:00
Advance booking	Recommended — locks the online rate and the camel safari slot
Time needed	4–6 hours, plus bus transfer time from your resort

Ticket Types Compared

The park sells entry plus a menu of add-on experiences. Only book the add-ons you’ll actually schedule.

Standard entry ticket

Covers all animal territories, the botanical garden and the day’s shows. Adult tickets run around €40 online with reduced children’s rates; the youngest visitors go free. GetYourGuide lists entry at about $48 with a 4.6-star rating from 3,500+ reviews — one of the best-reviewed attractions in the Canaries. Groups over 25 get special pricing direct from the park.

• Best for: first visits — the base ticket already fills 4–6 hours.
• Skip if: nothing. There’s no show-only or garden-only ticket worth having.

Entry + camel safari

The signature upgrade: a guided dromedary ride through the hills above the park, drawing on a working herd of several hundred animals. It’s the one add-on that books out in peak weeks — reserve it with your entry, not at the gate.

• Best for: kids and anyone who wants the only genuinely Fuerteventuran ride on the island.
• Skip if: you have back problems or a tight bus schedule — rides run to fixed slots.

Animal experiences (giraffe, elephant, lemur, safari, botanic)

Small-group encounters — feeding the giraffes, meeting the lemurs, behind-the-scenes elephant time and a guided botanical tour — sold individually on top of entry. Prices vary by experience and season; check the official site’s list when booking.

• Best for: animal-mad kids and photographers; the giraffe feeding is the crowd favourite.
• Skip if: you’re on a budget — the standard ticket already gets you close to most species.

Timing Is Everything

• Arrive early. Gates open at 09:00 and activities start around 09:30. The 09:00–11:00 window has the coolest air, the most active animals and the fewest coach groups.
• Quietest months: May–June and September–November. Fuerteventura has no real off-season, but school-holiday weeks (British and German half-terms, Christmas, Easter) noticeably thicken the crowds.
• Shows cluster 10:00–16:00, running roughly every 20 minutes across venues. Photograph the timetable at the entrance and build your loop around two or three — sea lions and birds of prey are the standouts.
• Best photo time: first hour after opening, when low light hits the palm groves and the giraffe paddock before the haze builds.

The site is hilly and largely unshaded between habitats — carry water, and do the far territories before midday heat.

How to Save

• Take the free bus. The park’s own shuttle serves the island’s main resort areas with no reservation and no ticket — a family of four saves €40–80 versus a return taxi from the southern resorts. Download the current route PDF from the official site.
• Book entry online rather than paying resort-excursion markups; hotel sales desks often resell the same ticket with transport you could get free.
• Children’s rates and free entry for the youngest — check the age bands when booking rather than defaulting to adult tickets.
• Skip bundled lunch tickets unless you’ll use them: the park’s two restaurants, Malvarrisco and Oasis Market, serve Canarian dishes à la carte, and La Lajita village sits just outside.
• Pick one paid experience, not three. The camel safari plus standard entry is the classic combination; stacking every encounter doubles the day’s cost fast.

How to Get There

The park sits on the FV-2 coastal road at La Lajita, between Costa Calma and Gran Tarajal on Fuerteventura’s south coast.

• Free park shuttle: the headline option — scheduled pickups from the main resort areas, no booking needed; seats are first-come.
• By public bus: Tiadhe intercity lines along the FV-2 corridor stop at La Lajita; the park entrance is beside the village.
• By car: 25–35 minutes from Costa Calma or Caleta de Fuste’s southern reaches via the FV-2; parking is available at the park.
• From the airport: roughly 45 minutes’ drive south; there’s no direct public connection, so use the shuttle from your resort instead.

Inside the Park: What’s Worth Your Time

Plan a single clockwise loop — the site is big and backtracking uphill in the heat is the classic mistake.

• The camel reserve — the herd of several hundred dromedaries is the park’s founding story and still its most distinctive sight, safari or not.
• Giraffe and elephant territories — the giraffe feeding platform delivers the day’s best photos.
• Sea lion and bird shows — genuinely well-produced; arrive 10–15 minutes early in peak weeks for a shaded seat.
• The botanical garden — thousands of plants with a huge cactus and succulent collection, and the shadiest walk on the property; save it for the hottest hour.
• Small-mammal and reptile zones — lemurs, meerkats and crocodiles fill the gaps between show times.

One-day plan: arrive 09:00, far territories and giraffes first, camel safari or sea lion show late morning, lunch at Malvarrisco, botanical garden through the early-afternoon heat, final shows and the shop run by 16:30.

What to Bring

Fuerteventura’s weather is deceptive: the trade wind makes 28°C feel like 22°C while the sun quietly burns. Hats, high-factor cream and closed walking shoes beat flip-flops on the park’s gravel paths and slopes. Carry more water than feels necessary — refill points and kiosks exist, but the territories loop is long and exposed. A light windproof layer earns its place from November to March, when the breeze off the Atlantic cuts through shaded valleys. If you’re doing the camel safari, wear trousers or long shorts; bare legs against a saddle blanket is a lesson you only learn once. Binoculars are worth packing for the bird collection, and the shows are outdoors — sunglasses double as splash protection in the sea lion front rows.

Where the Data Comes From

Prices, hours and service details in this guide come from the official Oasis Wildlife Fuerteventura website and partner ticket listings, checked on the date shown below. Shuttle routes, show times and experience pricing change seasonally — confirm the current timetable and rates on the official site before you travel.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Oasis Wildlife Fuerteventura cost?

Standard adult entry is around €40 online, with reduced rates for children and free entry for the youngest visitors. Resellers list it slightly higher — GetYourGuide's ticket shows about $48. Animal experiences and the camel safari cost extra.

Is there a free bus to Oasis Wildlife Fuerteventura?

Yes. The park runs a free shuttle bus from the island's main resort areas, no reservation or separate ticket needed — check the current route timetable (PDF) on the official website before your visit.

How long do you need at Oasis Wildlife?

Four to six hours covers the animal territories, botanical garden and two or three shows at a relaxed pace. Arriving at 09:00–10:00 beats both the heat and the tour groups.

What animals are at Oasis Wildlife Fuerteventura?

Over 250 species, including elephants, giraffes, hippos, cheetahs, sea lions, lemurs, meerkats, crocodiles and a large bird collection — plus the camel reserve the park describes as Europe's largest.

Does Oasis Wildlife still do camel rides?

Yes — the camel safari through the La Lajita hills is the park's signature add-on, bookable on top of standard entry. Slots are limited in peak weeks, so reserve when you buy tickets.

What shows run at Oasis Wildlife?

Sea lion, parrot and bird/fauna shows run through the day, with activities roughly every 20 minutes between mid-morning and about 16:00. Grab the day's timetable at the gate and plan around your two favourites.

Was Oasis Wildlife called something else?

Yes — it was Oasis Park Fuerteventura for decades and rebranded as Oasis Wildlife Fuerteventura. Road signs and older reviews still use the old name; it's the same place in La Lajita.

Guide last updated: 2026-08-18. Facts are sourced from the official Oasis Wildlife Fuerteventura website and our ticketing partners; always double-check before you travel.