When you are heading off on holiday somewhere abroad it is always good to find somewhere that you can take the whole family. But how many places have you ever found that are just as exciting for the adults as they are for the kids?

Omega Parque is one such attraction in the Algarve. This is a zoo, but it isn’t like any other zoo you may have visited in the past. This particular example is devoted to making sure endangered species are looked after. They also rear new additions to their zoo, making this a very interesting place to visit – not to mention educational for both the adults and the children.

One other bonus of this zoo is that it is open all through the week. So whenever you happen to be visiting the Algarve you can plan a visit here for a day without worrying about missing the opening hours. It’s easy enough to find as well; it is to the north of the Algarve in a central position from east to west, and it isn’t far from Monchique.

Hopefully many of the endangered species here will become more prevalent over time as Omega Parque works to make them safer. But it is good that people have a chance to come and see them in what is essentially a protected and safe environment. While this is an educational experience though, it is also a fun one that makes wildlife a fascinating topic for kids to learn about.

The zoo itself is easy enough to find although you may want to hire a car for the day to reach it. If you don’t want to drive you can get a bus from Portimao that goes directly north to the zoo along the N266.

Another benefit of visiting the zoo is that the entrance costs are quite reasonable. And since there is a family ticket available you can save even more money on what is one of the best days out in the Algarve. Wouldn’t you like to see spider monkeys, red pandas and much more besides?