Rancho Texas Lanzarote Park is a park that combines a zoo, where you can enjoy, discover and learn about exotic animals, with a water park for family fun. You can buy your ticket at the park’s box office or through its website.
There are several ways to get there from Puerto del Carmen, Costa Teguise and Playa Blanca. Find out everything you need to know before visiting the park.
What is Rancho Texas Lanzarote Park?
Rancho Texas Lanzarote Park is a theme park, zoo and aquapark ideal for family enjoyment. Its design and setting are inspired by the American Wild West; hence its name, Rancho Texas, in honour of the Canarian settlers who arrived on the American continent in the 18th century and founded the city of San Antonio de Texas.
Location and Size of the Park
The park currently covers an area of around 60,000 square metres. This Texan-themed attraction is located on the island of Lanzarote, in the Canary Islands, specifically in Puerto del Carmen, within the municipality of Tías.
Ticket Prices and What’s Included
The general admission price is €45; for children aged 3 to 12 and adults over 65, it’s €30; children under 3 go free. Residents of the Canary Islands receive a special discount; they must show identification at the park entrance.
Your ticket gives you access to all areas of the park. This includes a return bus transfer from your hotel or authorised stops in Puerto del Carmen, as well as access to:
- Entry to all live animal shows (dolphins, birds of prey, parrots, macaws and sea lions).
- A tour to admire and enjoy all the animals in the zoo.
- Entry to the reptile house.
- Enjoyment of the water park and its slides.
- Access to all the live Wild West-style shows held throughout the day.
The ticket does not include drinks, meals, photographs with the animals, or special activities such as swimming with dolphins or sea lions, locker hire, or entry to the evening country show.
Animals and Shows at Rancho Texas
The park offers shows in which the animals take centre stage for the whole family to enjoy, along with a friendly and safe encounter with them.
Every activity and show held in the park carries a message of environmental awareness and education.
Dolphin Show
The dolphin show is one of the park’s most anticipated highlights, featuring interactive games and synchronised jumps. Trainers showcase the intelligence, strength and remarkable skill of these cetaceans, as well as their close bond with humans.
The animals are cared for in a modern, spacious dolphinarium designed for their welfare.
Sea Lion Show
This show is full of humour, as the sea lions display their playful nature and love of ball games, performing tricks both in and out of the water to show off their speed and agility.
Birds of Prey and Parrot Shows
The park has an open-air amphitheatre where visitors can experience a close encounter with birds of prey such as eagles, owls and vultures, which fly just metres above the crowd. You’ll learn about hunting techniques, diving speed and much more.
The parrot and macaw show is a firm favourite with children; these vividly coloured, striking birds entertain little ones by solving puzzles, riding bicycles, roller-skating and mimicking sounds.
Farm and Exotic Animals
The Texan-style animal farm is home to a variety of animals, including goats, rabbits, pigs and donkeys. Children can get up close to these animals and even enjoy a pony ride.
Other attractions include the exotic animals area, home to white lions, armadillos and the Komodo dragon, as well as the penguin colony, which can only be viewed through glass panels.
The Water Park Area: Pools and Slides
The water park is an area of maximum fun for both children and adults, with separate zones and a relaxation area surrounded by palm trees.
Slides and Pools for Kids and Adults
The park’s pools are heated all year round thanks to its sustainable technology.
There are separate areas designed for adults with fast slides and large pools. The children’s area features a shallow pool with a non-slip floor, waterfalls, small slides and much more.
How to Get to Rancho, Texas, Lanzarote Park
There are several routes and modes of transport for getting to the park. The park offers free transfers, though these are only available for certain areas. Other ways to get there include public transport, car or taxi.
From Puerto del Carmen
This is the quickest route, as the park is located in this town, offering free exclusive bus transfers from hotels and designated stops in various locations. The drive takes between 5 and 10 minutes along the LZ-2 ring road.
From Costa Teguise
From Costa Teguise, the park offers a paid bus service costing €6 per person (return); booking must be done via the park’s website, and the bus picks up passengers at the hotel or at designated points around town.
If travelling by car, the route runs along the LZ-14 heading south, connecting to the LZ-3 ring road and continuing along the LZ-2 to the park exit. The journey takes around 22 minutes.
From Playa Blanca
As with Costa Teguise, the park offers a paid bus transfer, costing €7 per person. The journey takes between 25 and 30 minutes, with pick-up between 8:30 and 9:00 am.
If travelling by car, the route is a direct drive along the LZ-2.
Parking and Public Transport
The park has spacious, convenient free parking right in front of the main entrance, though in summer it’s advisable to arrive before 10:00 am to avoid the high number of visitors.
Another option is public transport. There are intercity bus lines that stop in Puerto del Carmen. Line 2 connects Arrecife, and Line 3 connects Costa Teguise, both stopping at San Antonio (a 15-minute walk from the park); Line 161 connects Playa Blanca, stopping at Rambla Islas Canarias (a 10-minute walk).
Opening Hours, Best Time to Visit and Tips
The park is open year-round from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, and the water park slides open from 10:30 am.
When to Arrive to Avoid Queues
To avoid queues or crowds at the entrance, it’s best to arrive between 9:15 and 9:45 am. It’s also worth buying your tickets online to skip the box office queue.
How Long You Need for a Full Visit
To take in the full park experience, you’ll need between 5 and 6 hours. Add lunchtime, and it’s likely to take up your whole day to enjoy all the facilities.
Facilities for Families
The park offers a locker service, at an additional cost of between €7 and €10. There’s a picnic area where you can enjoy your own food and shaded spots to shelter from the sun, especially in summer.
Best Shows and Areas for Younger Children
The best shows for younger children are the parrot and macaw show, the pony ride and the splash zone in the water park, where they’ll enjoy jets, giant buckets, slides and much more.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rancho Texas Lanzarote Park
Can you buy tickets on the day?
Yes, tickets can be purchased on the day of your visit, either at the box office or through the website.
Is Rancho Texas suitable for toddlers?
Yes, it’s ideal for young children, with pools, activities and dedicated spaces designed for them.
Is there food inside the park?
Yes, the park has several dining options where you can eat throughout the day and enjoy time together as a family.
How does it compare to the camel safari tour?
These are entirely different experiences that don’t compete with one another but rather complement each other. A visit to the park offers a wide range of activities, whereas the camel safari is a ride through volcanic landscapes, perfect for iconic photos.
Final Thoughts: Is Rancho Texas Lanzarote Park Worth It?
A visit to Rancho Texas Lanzarote Park is well worth it; it’s an experience to enjoy as a family, not only for the fun of all the activities and the atmosphere on offer, but also because it will also help children learn about nature, animals, plant life and their conservation.
If you are planning a family visit to the park, it combines very well with a camel safari tour in Lanzarote, and you can see the rest of our excursions and day trips. Getting there is simple as well: we provide private transfers across Lanzarote.
Specialist in the tourism sector of the Canary Islands with a proven track record in experience management in Lanzarote. My work has always focused on promoting iconic destinations and optimizing transfer and excursion services on the volcanic island.
