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Bioparc València Begins €64 Million Expansion to Highlight Silk Road Legacy

The three-phase project will blend immersive wildlife habitats with cultural exhibits, starting with a maritime Silk Road recreation set to open in 2027.

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Bioparc ha presentado un plan para ampliar los terrenos del parque zoológico.
Vistas del futuro parque desde la terraza del restaurante de Bioparc.
Plano del proyecto de ampliación de Bioparc Valencia

Overview

  • Bioparc València has launched construction on the first phase of its €64 million expansion, focusing on recreating the maritime Silk Road between Mombasa and Alexandria.
  • Phase 1, El Camino Copto, includes €18 million in investment, featuring new African wildlife enclosures and a fish and coral tank highlighting the Red Sea ecosystem.
  • The second phase will rehabilitate historic Alquerías to showcase Valencia's silk production heritage, with an investment of over €1.2 million.
  • Phase 3 will develop an Imperial Chinese garden with cultural and recreational activities, backed by a €44 million investment.
  • The expansion is projected to nearly double annual visitor numbers to over 1.1 million by enhancing conservation, tourism, and educational experiences.