Can you imagine crossing oceans without GPS and having to look to the sky to find your way? This Saturday, BIOPARC Fuengirola invites children to travel back in time to discover how great explorers navigated their voyages and what role the stars played in their routes.
Led by Magallanes Kids , the children's group of the Magallanes Astronomical Association of Jerez , children will be able to learn about the different stages of Ferdinand Magellan and Juan Sebastián Elcano 's voyage through various tables and activities, discovering its connection to navigation, orientation, and stargazing. The activity will begin at 11:30 a.m. in Plaza del Dragón and is free of charge, open to the public, and has no capacity limit. It is a family activity suitable for all ages.
Participants will be able to explore the different stages of the journey of Ferdinand Magellan and Juan Sebastián Elcano, discovering how the observation of the sky, the stars and other astronomical knowledge helped the navigators to orient themselves and plot their routes during the great maritime expeditions.
The proposal aims to transform history into a participatory experience and introduce children, in a simple and entertaining way, to the relationship between exploration, navigation, and astronomy. Furthermore, weather permitting, the activity will include a solar telescope, allowing participants to directly observe our star.
This collaboration is part of BIOPARC Fuengirola's commitment to expanding its offerings and experiences beyond the animal world, incorporating a cultural and educational dimension linked to the history of exploration. The park's expansion also includes a more museum-like space that will pay tribute to the Magellan-Elcano expedition and its first circumnavigation of the globe, recounting the story of one of the greatest exploration adventures of all time and connecting it to the importance of knowing, discovering, and understanding our planet.
The Magallanes Astronomical Association of Jerez , with decades of experience dedicated to popularizing astronomy, develops observation, training, and scientific outreach activities aimed at audiences of all ages. Its children's group, Magallanes Kids , was created to introduce the universe to young children in a practical, participatory, and entertaining way, making stargazing and astronomy a tool to spark their curiosity.
This initiative is taking place at BIOPARC Fuengirola , an animal park committed to biodiversity conservation and with a strong educational and outreach focus. Through its activities, experiences, and spaces, the park aims to bring visitors closer to nature and foster an attitude of respect and protection for the planet.
