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.