Nestled within the beautiful Gibraltar Botanic Gardens, the Alameda Wildlife Conservation Park is home to a vast collection of both exotic and native species and is the only registered wildlife sanctuary in Gibraltar.
The park cares for exotic animals confiscated by the authorities such as the Cotton-top tamarin, on loan from international zoos, to raise awareness of important endangered species through conservation education.
Providing the best possible care for all animals, each carefully curated exhibit takes into account the natural habitat of its resident species, simultaneously enhancing their lives and immersing the visitor into the natural worlds of mesmerising species such as the Burmese python, African grey parrot, and Indian peafowl.
The wildlife park began in 1994 as a collection of parrots, land tortoises, and monkeys all confiscated from illegal traders who were passing through Gibraltar.
Although the main purpose of the conservation initiative was to house confiscated animals, it became apparent that it could also be opened to the public to make people aware not only about illegal animal trade but also teach and enlighten about local wildlife conservation.
In 2013, after securing generous funding from the Parasol Foundation and His Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar, the park re-opened to the public after extensive renovation works to create immersive, natural rock habitats and exhibits for its animal inhabitants.
Today, through education, this incredible facility seeks to inspire people, young and old, to care about the natural world and instil a lifelong passion for conservation.
