Three wildlife parks to visit in Morocco this summer

Summer in Morocco isn't just about beaches and swimming pools. For families looking for a fun day out, the country's zoos and wildlife parks offer a mix of adventure, education and close encounters with animals. From spotting the iconic Atlas lion in Rabat to walking among exotic birds in Casablanca or zip-lining over crocodiles in Agadir, here's what to expect.

Rabat Zoo: A safari through Morocco and Africa without leaving the capital

With more than 2,000 animals representing nearly 170 species, Rabat Zoo offers a journey through five immersive biozones recreating the Atlas Mountains, the desert, the savannah, wetlands and tropical forests. Visitors can spot Atlas lions, elephants, giraffes, white rhinos, crocodiles and flamingos along the way.

The zoo is also one of Morocco's leading wildlife conservation centers. In 2025, it announced the birth of more than 80 endangered Moroccan and African animals, including the Atlas lion, extinct in the wild, the critically endangered addax, the vulnerable Barbary sheep and dorcas gazelle, as well as African wild dogs, servals and Barbary deer. It currently runs 22 conservation and breeding programs to help protect threatened species.

Beyond the animal enclosures, children can explore the 1,700-square-meter vivarium, home to more than 150 reptiles and amphibians from around 40 African species, before visiting the educational farm. Families can also stop by the Paleontology Museum, where fossils, interactive exhibits and a scientific film introduce Morocco's prehistoric wildlife from the Quaternary period.

Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. during the summer, the zoo also features picnic areas, restaurants and playgrounds. Admission costs 90 DH for adults and 60 DH for children aged 3 to 10, while children under three enter free.

Aïn Sebaâ Zoo: Casablanca's long-awaited wildlife park is back

After years of delays, Aïn Sebaâ Zoo reopened at the end of 2025 following a major renovation. Spanning 15 hectares, the park recreates habitats from Africa, Asia and South America, allowing visitors to observe animals in open, immersive environments without visible cages.

The zoo is home to around 500 animals from nearly 100 species, including elephants, giraffes, jaguars, hyenas, lions, tigers and the rare pygmy hippopotamus. One of its highlights is an immersive aviary where colorful birds and small monkeys move freely around visitors.

The park has also become an important conservation site. In May 2026, it celebrated the birth of Morocco's first tapir born in captivity. Born after a 13-month gestation to a female named Trompette, the calf marked a milestone for the threatened species. Aïn Sebaâ remains the only zoo in Morocco housing Brazilian tapirs.

Educational activities, children's workshops, landscaped walking paths and the upcoming Wild Immersion virtual reality experience complete the visit.

Open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. during the summer, admission costs 80 DH for adults and 50 DH for children. Family tickets reduce prices to 60 DH per adult and 40 DH per child, while students pay 50 DH, people with reduced mobility 30 DH, and school groups 40 DH per pupil.

Crocoparc: More than just crocodiles in Agadir

Home to more than 300 Nile crocodiles, Crocoparc has grown into one of Morocco's most original family attractions since opening near Agadir in 2015. The visit begins through the jaws of a giant crocodile before following a 600-metre trail lined with waterfalls, ponds and lush gardens.

The park is equally known for its botanical collection, featuring more than 300 plant species across five themed gardens, including tropical, aquatic, blue and cactus gardens. The Monkey Bridge, an elevated walkway overlooking the cactus garden, offers one of the best views in the park.

Children can enjoy playgrounds, creative workshops, a crocodile nursery and laboratory, while visitors can also observe free-roaming green iguanas in a 3,500-square-metre cactus garden. Educational panels and multilingual guides explain the biology and conservation of the Nile crocodile.

In 2025, Crocoparc added Morocco's first crocodile zipline, allowing visitors to glide safely above one of the crocodile ponds.

Open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., admission costs 100 DH for adults and 70 DH for children aged 3 to 12. The park also features a restaurant overlooking the crocodile pools, snack areas and several rest areas.