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Cabárceno opening hours | Plan your wildlife visit

Today
Open 09:30–17:00

Cabarceno Natural Park

Cabárceno operates year-round except December 24, 25, and 31 and January 1. Entry hours vary by season, and visitors can generally remain until sunset.

Nov 1 TO Dec 31 Timings

Days (Nov 1 TO Dec 31)

TIMINGS

Monday09:30–17:00
Tuesday (Today)09:30–17:00
Wednesday09:30–17:00
Thursday09:30–17:00
Friday09:30–17:00
Saturday09:30–18:00
Sunday09:30–18:00

Jan 1 TO Feb 28 Timings

Days (Jan 1 TO Feb 28)

TIMINGS

Monday09:30–17:00
Tuesday09:30–17:00
Wednesday09:30–17:00
Thursday09:30–17:00
Friday09:30–17:00
Saturday09:30–18:00
Sunday09:30–18:00

May 1 TO Jun 30 Timings

Days (May 1 TO Jun 30)

TIMINGS

Monday09:30–18:00
Tuesday09:30–18:00
Wednesday09:30–18:00
Thursday09:30–18:00
Friday09:30–18:00
Saturday09:30–18:00
Sunday09:30–18:00

Jul 1 TO Aug 31 Timings

Days (Jul 1 TO Aug 31)

TIMINGS

Monday09:30–20:00
Tuesday09:30–20:00
Wednesday09:30–20:00
Thursday09:30–20:00
Friday09:30–20:00
Saturday09:30–20:00
Sunday09:30–20:00

Sep 1 TO Oct 31 Timings

Days (Sep 1 TO Oct 31)

TIMINGS

Monday09:30–18:00
Tuesday09:30–18:00
Wednesday09:30–18:00
Thursday09:30–18:00
Friday09:30–18:00
Saturday09:30–18:00
Sunday09:30–18:00
  • Cable car hours vary seasonally, with reduced winter services.
  • Last cable car boarding is generally 30 minutes before closing.
  • Birds-of-prey demonstrations follow seasonal schedules.
  • Some animals return indoors from approximately 5:45pm.
  • The Reptilarium and 360° Room have separate opening schedules.
  • Weather conditions may affect cable car and demonstration operations.

How long should you spend at Cabárceno Natural Park?

​Cabárceno’s animal enclosures are spread across a vast former mining landscape, so the time you need depends on how you visit. Choose a full day to explore independently or around five hours for the guided tour from Santander.

Full-day park visit

Allow 6–8 hours

Explore several animal enclosures at your own pace, take the cable car, and leave time for breaks and a scheduled birds-of-prey demonstration. Best if you want to see more of the park without rushing.

Discover how to plan your day

Guided tour from Santander

Around 5 hours

Choose the small-group excursion with hotel pickup and drop-off, park admission, a cable car ride, and a guide who also drives. It’s a convenient option if you don’t have a car.

Explore Cabárceno with a guide

Planning tip: For an independent visit, arrive near opening time and check the cable car schedule and birds-of-prey demonstration times before setting your route.

Frequently asked questions about Cabárceno Natural Park timings

Opening hours at Cabárceno Natural Park vary by season, with different schedules for summer, the rest of the main season, and winter. Check the opening hours table for your visit date, especially around public holidays.