Place to visit
Núcleo Zoológico el Bosque, Spain: what it is and when to go
Núcleo Zoológico el Bosque is a visitor attraction in Spain (Oviedo). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Activity · With kids, Wildlife
- Where
- Spain
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- MAD Madrid, 368 km as the crow flies
- Website
- zoologicoelbosque.com
- Coordinates
- 43.35165, -5.81318
What it is and where
Núcleo Zoológico el Bosque is a visitor attraction in Spain (Oviedo).
It is in Oviedo, where this site lists 76 more places to see, 1.4 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 43.35165, -5.81318; the nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD, Madrid), 368 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the With kids and Wildlife places in Spain. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Núcleo Zoológico el Bosque is March to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:08
- FebPossible10:17
- MarBest time11:39
- AprBest time13:12
- MayBest time14:30
- JunBest time15:12
- JulPossible14:55
- AugPossible13:47
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:47
- NovPossible9:27
- DecPossible8:48
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | March to June and September to October | November to February and July to August |
| Wildlife | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Núcleo Zoológico el Bosque has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Spain
To enter Spain there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Spain checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- San Julián de los PradosCultural property in Oviedo, Spain2.6 km
- Oviedo CathedralReligious church building in Spain, the thirteenth century2.7 km
- Piscina Municipal La MonxinaHot spring bath2.7 km
- El Fontán MarketMarketplace in Oviedo, Asturias, Spain2.8 km
- La FoncaladaFountain in Oviedo, Spain. Only surviving example of civil Asturian pre-Romanesque art3.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Spain guide.
More in Spain: With kids
- Barcelona Zoo: zoo in Spain
- Real Jardín Botánico de Madrid: botanical garden and research centre in Madrid, Spain
- Loro Parque: zoo in Tenerife, Canary Islands
- Aquarium Barcelona: aquarium located in Port Vell, a harbor in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
- Zoo Aquarium de Madrid: zoo and aquarium in Madrid, Spain
- L'Oceanogràfic: aquarium in Valencia, Spain
Every Spain place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Núcleo Zoológico el Bosque?
It is a visitor attraction in Spain.
When is the best time to visit Núcleo Zoológico el Bosque?
March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48.
How do you get to Núcleo Zoológico el Bosque?
The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 368 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Spain is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Spain map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have San Julián de los Prados, Oviedo Cathedral, Piscina Municipal La Monxina. The rest is in the Spain guide.
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