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Terra Natura Murcia open the door to a summer of fun and learning
Guardians of the Water returns in 2026 with games, workshops, animals and water activities for children aged 3 to 12
If you are looking for a summer activity that keeps the kids happy, active and learning at the same time, Terra Natura Murcia have just the thing. Their Summer School 2026, called Guardians of the Water, is now open for bookings, and it promises a summer full of fun, discovery and adventure for children aged 3 to 12.Running from June 23 to September 7, 2026, the programme gives families a well-rounded option for the long school holidays. Children will enjoy a mix of park missions, team games, creative workshops and water-based activities, all with a focus on nature, animals and the importance of caring for water and the planet.
This year, the children’s adventure is guided by TOR, the park’s tornado character, who helps bring the experience to life through weekly challenges and activities. It is a playful touch that gives the summer school a real sense of story, while keeping things fun and easy for younger children to follow.
One of the biggest attractions is daily access to Aqua Natura Murcia, which adds a welcome splash of excitement to the programme. For many families, that alone will make it especially appealing during the warmer months. Each child will also receive a free towel, which is a handy extra and a nice little bonus for parents too.
A summer that works for families
Terra Natura Murcia has also made sure the schedule is flexible enough to suit different routines. The main hours run from 9.00am to 2.00pm, with optional services available for families who need them. These include an early drop-off from 7.30am and a later pick-up option until 3.15pm.
That makes the summer school not only fun, but practical as well. Children can spend their days in a safe and lively environment, while parents have the reassurance of knowing they are in good hands and enjoying a variety of activities rather than just passing the time.
There is also a Summer Camp for teenagers aged 12 to 16, with age-appropriate activities designed to suit older children and their interests. So, whether you have little ones or teens, there is something on offer at Terra Natura Murcia this summer.
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Why it stands out
What makes this summer school particularly appealing is the way it mixes learning with fun in a setting that feels open, natural and different from the usual childcare options. Children can explore, make friends, get creative and enjoy the water, all while learning a little more about nature along the way.
For families looking ahead to the summer, this is a good time to take a closer look. With places now available, Guardians of the Water looks set to be another bright and busy season at Terra Natura Murcia.
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Terra Natura Murcia, wildlife and adventure water park in the outskirts of the city of Murcia
Terra Natura Murcia is one of the most important and spectacular animal and nature parks in western Spain, and is one of a new generation of wildlife parks in which visitors can discover the concept of what's called "Zooinmersión."
The aim of this is recreate a habitat which gives an experience of being at one with the wildlife viewed in the park, so to this end more than 500 examples of 50 species of vegetation have been interplanted among the animal habitats, spread across an area occupying more than 165,000 square metres.
The planting has matured to create a comfortable and interesting environment which enhances the interaction between visitors and animals.
The planting not only softens the landscape, but also enables visitors to be closer to the animals and have direct human contact rather than the traditional forms of wildlife park where the animals are at a distance behind physical barriers.
The park contains over 500 animals belonging to 50 different species (some of which are in grave danger of extinction), alongside giraffes, lions, hippopotamus, lemurs, brown bears, Iberian lynx, Oryx, Iberian wolves and a White African Rhinoceros.
Throughout the year, Terra Natura Murcia offers different educational talks during visits to their facilities: giraffes, brown bears and otters.
One of the most popular areas is the falconry zone, where the displays enable visitors to discover the beauty of a great variety of birds such as the majestic flight of the peregrine falcon, which reaches diving speeds of over 300 km an hour, the eagle owl, various types of hawk, the griffon vulture and the buzzard eagle. One of the main aims of the park is to encourage contact and engage in interaction between animals and humans, and the falconry is a popular means of achieving this goal.
Among the mammals are Iberian and European Lynx, Mouflon and Coatis.
Aqua Natura Water park
During the summer Terra Natura opens Aqua Natura, the only water park in the Region of Murcia.
This is a refreshing and enjoyable way to cool down in the heat of summer, with swimming pools for adults and children, slides and shoots, kamikazes, lazy river, entertainment and games for youngsters, all within just a short distance of the centre of the city of Murcia.
Opening hours 2024
Terra Natura Murcia is open every day of the year except 1st January and 25th December.
The wildlife park opens at 10.00 in the morning, and during the summer (June 23rd to September 8th) it opens at 11.00.
The water park opens from May 25th to September 8th, at 11.00
Closing times are as follows:
January 2nd – March 15th: 17.00, except weekends in February and March (18.00).
March 16th – May 24th: 18.00, except weekends in April and May (19.00).
May 25th – June 16th: 19.00.
June 17th – September 8th: 20.00.
NB: During the summer special nocturnal tours and meals are available. See what's on section for latest promotions.
September 9th – September 15th: 19.00.
September 16th – October 25th: 18.00, except weekends in September and October (19.00).
October 28th – December 31st: 17.00, except weekends in November (18.00).
Details of daily activities can be found here: extra activities and special offers are regularly updated on Murcia Today.
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How to get there
Terra Natura is located in the northern outskirts of the city of Murcia in Espinardo, accessed via the A-7 motorway.
Address: Calle Regidor Cayetano Gago, 30100, Espinardo, Murcia
From the A-7 Murcia to Alicante, exit 136, Universidad de Murcia
From the Autovia A-7 Alicante to Murcia, exit 762b, Murcia centro
By Bus
From central Murcia. Bus line number 31 leaves from Plaza Cruz Roja via Gran Via and passes by the park, from Monday to Saturday every half hour and on Sunday every hour.
Line 39A, leaves from the railway station from Monday to Friday every 15 minutes
Line 39C leaves from Infante Juan Manuel (Pio Baroja) from Monday to Friday every 30 minutes.
