Lisbon is full of things to entertain children and adults, from 0 to 80! But there are some places that, because they offer a larger area to explore, are almost always ideal for families, such as these theme parks in Lisbon or a few kilometers from the city.
We’ve already talked about incredible places to entertain children, but which parents also love; and giant pavilions full of trampolines and challenges for all the little ones; and even water parks that delight little and big alike, but none of these suggestions surpass what any of these theme parks have to offer, especially as they allow the whole family to have fun while learning.
And if the little ones don’t like any of these suggestions – which we suspect they will – you can always take them to the usual playgrounds.
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Lisbon Oceanarium
The more than 28 million people who have visited the Oceanário de Lisboa are probably not wrong about this being one of the city’s most incredible theme parks. And why not one of the most fantastic in the whole world?
We love visiting it, but if you’re short of excuses to go there for a “dive” of knowledge, you can take a look at our list of 10 reasons to buy tickets for the whole family now.
Address: Esplanada D. Carlos I (Parque das Nações)
Opening hours: every day
Tickets: at Fever
Lourinhã Dino Park
As soon as you enter this Dino Park, you immediately pass through a portal that takes you on a journey over 250 million years old.
Lourinhã’s Dino Park, which is less than an hour from Lisbon, is one of the largest outdoor theme parks in Europe, and there you can observe and learn from more than 200 life-size dinosaur replicas.
Address: Rua Vale dos Dinossauros (Lourinhã)
Opening hours: every day from 10am to 7pm
Tickets: free up to 4 years old; from 4 to 12 years old €10; adults €13
Lisbon Zoo
The Lisbon Zoo was the city’s first major themed zoo and is home to a vast array of wild animals, much to the delight of young and old who pass through this city haven every day.
If you haven’t been there for a long time, there’s always something new happening in this park, as well as various attractions for all the family, including Dolphin Bay, the Reptilearium, Tiger Valley, the Savannah and, of course, the cable car.
Address: Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado (Sete Rios)
Opening hours: from March 21 to September 20, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; from September 21 to March 20, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tickets: on the website
KidZania
We’ve heard about this theme park ever since we met, which is often used by families with children up to the age of 15.
KidZania is a kind of “mini-city” designed for the little ones so that they can “play grown-up”, where they can learn about more than 60 professions and have fun in various everyday spaces, such as stores, a theater, a police station, a fire station, a stadium, among many others.
Address: Avenida Cruzeiro Seixas 7, Loja 1054 (Centro Comercial UBBO, Amadora)
Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 1st shift from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 2nd shift from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Tickets: from €8 on the website
Hello Park
Located in the heart of Lisbon, in the Monsanto Forest Park, Hello Park is considered the city’s largest children’s amusement park, ideal for children aged 4 to 10.
The space is completely fenced off and located in the middle of nature, to reassure the parents of the little ones that they are safe.
In addition to all the usual amusements of a park of this kind, Hello Park can also host birthday parties, summer camps and ATL – Free Time Activities, as well as private or corporate events.
Address: Serafina Park (Monsanto)
Opening hours: in summer, every day from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; in winter, every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tickets: €10 per hour (+€5 for every extra 30m) website
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Places in Lisbon to entertain children… that parents will like too