Conservation

Preserve nature

The final objective of BIOPARC is Conservation, understood from its broadest sense with the protection of the planet, to the most concrete actions aimed at ensuring the survival of the most endangered species.

The three parks, Fuengirola, Valencia and the Gijón Aquarium are platforms that provide proximity with two avenues of action:

The visit: by conveying the need to preserve nature and because part of the funds are allocated to the BIOPARC Foundation projects.
Reproduction programs in the centers: because we ensure that we maintain the richness of biodiversity.

In situ and ex situ

There is no justification for keeping animals out of their environment if conservation is not carried out. That is why we do “ex situ” conservation in the park and, through the BIOPARC Foundation, “in situ” conservation, in the habitats of origin of the species.

Our wish is that visitors have the opportunity to contemplate the beauty of nature and its animals to awaken the desire for their protection and conservation. Many people who love animals, who ensure their well-being and who carry out highly vocational work and service to society work for this.

Well-Being welfare

At BIOPARC Fuengirola, respect for animals and their natural behaviors is prioritized, in this sense, their presence is not instrumentalized, it is not allowed to feed them or invade their spaces or tranquility with our presence or behaviors.

Excellent nutrition , tailored to the needs of the species, diets to ensure optimal nutrition that prioritizes the animal's health , veterinary care (both preventive and curative), veterinary training, and environmental enrichment provide well-being to the animals.

The “room” design of the animals was also carried out to guarantee their well-being, with spaces Interior and exterior. During the park's opening hours our animals live in the outdoor spaces and, when closed, they enter the interior enclosures, where they spend the night and the coldest hours sheltered. The sheltersare adapted according to the species. They have systems of calefacción, they have internal outdoor areas with sun and even swimming pools and aquariums. This allows revisions to be made; separate individuals if necessary (for example a pregnant female); makes it possible to personalize diets (an animal that requires a supplement or special food) and, most importantly, it is the only way to ensure all animals are adequately nourished, that is, everyone eats, not just the “strongest” or “dominant” of the group. It also allows the daily cleaning and conditioning of the outdoor enclosures, which guarantees not only animal well-being and hygiene but also the contemplation of the habitats in all their beauty.

Where do animals from??

The deterioration of the planet and the alarming loss of biodiversity has generated the need to change the conservation strategies that must be aimed at protecting, beyond specific species, habitats and entire ecosystems.

At the same time, it is essential to achieve a change in attitude towards the destructive behavior of the human species. In this context, zoos play a fundamental role in safeguarding species and as true platforms for transforming societal behavior , bringing the beauty of nature closer to increasingly detached people, so that they may understand the need to protect it.

Zoological institutions like BIOPARC are part of organizations such as AIZA ( Iberian Association of Zoos and Aquariums ) and EAZA ( European Association of Zoos and Aquariums ), which were created to promote and coordinate species preservation . This prioritizes cooperation among zoological institutions to promote animal welfare and sustainable, genetically viable breeding , as well as to facilitate the sharing of research and scientific knowledge.

Zoological institutions become “ allies of biodiversity ” by creating an open, transparent and participatory “ teamwork ” framework , where animals have no economic value, are not bought or sold, but are exchanged among themselves for the sake of preserving species and the well-being of individuals.

Conservation campaigns

BIOPARC Fuengirola carries out or participates throughout the year in different actions included in conservation campaigns.

They are carried out either by joining global initiatives promoted by other organizations or entities such as the United Nations (UN) or the Iberian Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AIZA), or by carrying out conservation campaigns promoted directly by BIOPARC to draw attention to multiple problems with The main objective of the park is to raise awareness about the need to conserve nature and its rich biodiversity.