The largest zoo in Italy
Near Garda Lake, the Parco Natura Viva has one of the most important zoological collections in Italy and it is today one of the main Centres for the conservation of endangered animal species and for environmental education.
Spread over 42 acres of Morenica woodland, with 1000 animals of 200 endangered species, from all over the world. A Safari drive through and a path dedicated to the giants of the past. A fantastic park, alive and full of emotion, where knowing and understanding the past and present of Nature is how we can protect and lead it into the future.
During the route through the Park, divided according to geographic areas, immersed in a natural oasis, you can observe the great bio-diversity of our planet. A qualified staff of biologists, veterinary surgeons and naturalists take care of this extraordinary Noah’s Ark which has more than 200 animal species.
The Safari Park: a fascinating route which you follow on board your own vehicle and which leads the visitor to discover the inhabitants of the savannah. Giraffes, lions, cheetahs and hyenas are only a few of the protagonists of the adventure you will experience on your visit!
The Fauna Park: a relaxing path to be covered on foot through an oak wood, which is home to animals of all the continents.
The House of Giants: in the heart of the Parco Natura Viva, the giants have arrived: the real ones, the huge ones compared to their peers. Among scary reptiles, incredible insects, and mysterious fish, you’ll find a completely new area, dedicated to the wonders of evolution: a tropical greenhouse on the theme of dwarfism and gigantism in the animal kingdom. The new “House of Giants” is open, come and discover it!
The Extinction Park: the park showing the evolution of the dinosaurs, which already existed in 1978, but which has been enriched with new ideas and spectacular reproductions in natural dimensions which will help visitors to penetrate the fascinating story of the evolution. From the conquest of dry land to the arrival of the first enormous mammals, guests will be catapulted millions of years back: to the origin of the story of life on the Earth.
Important Information
- Seniors (over 65 years old) and persons with disabilities have to purchase their tickets only at the Park's cash desk, presenting a valid identity document.
- Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be extended.
- Pets are not allowed inside the Fauna park - pedestrian section.
- In the Safari Park, pets may remain in your car only if kept inside a designated pet carrier, as required by current regulations.
- It is strictly forbidden to leave pets unattended in parked vehicles.
Included Services
- parking
- safari jeep
- accessibility for all
- dog's area
- food courts
- snack bar
- specific food request
- high chair
- picnic areas
- kids playground areas
- toilettes
- toilettes with changing table
- rent a stroller
- infopoint
- educational activities & lab
- free wi-fi areas
- credit card payment
Arrival Information
BY CAR
- A4 Motorway from Milan, exit Sommacampagna
- A4 Motorway from Venice, exit Verona Nord
- A22 Motorway from Brenner, exit Affi
- A22 Motorway from Modena, exit Verona Nord
Follow the signs for: “Parco Natura Viva - Safari Park”
BY BUS
During the summer season (from June to September):
- line 163 ATV: Verona - Bussolengo - Lazise - Bardolino - Garda
- line 479 ATV: Lazise - Colà - Pastrengo - Affi
Stop: "Parco Zoo Natura Viva"
FAQ
- A non-attended parking is available for cars, motorcycles, and campers.
- The Park can be visited with strollers and wheelchairs.
- The Park remains open even in case of rain. However, if the weather conditions worsen significantly, there might be changes to the opening hours.
- During the same day, you can exit and re-enter the pedestrian Wildlife Trail by notifying the entrance staff before leaving. Access to the Safari trail is allowed only once during the day.
- The park consists of 2 sections: pedestrian wildlife and safari. It is recommended to start the visit from the wildlife section (Fauna Park), which can be walked entirely on foot, visiting the Safari in your own car in the afternoon of the same day. Please check the time of the last entry. To access both areas, an entrance ticket that includes both is required; if you only have a ticket for one of the two trails, you can purchase the supplement on-site.
- The visit to the Safari section takes about 40 minutes, and the visiting time varies depending on the day's attendance. For the pedestrian wildlife section, it is recommended to allocate between 3 and 4 hours for the visit, but it is possible to stay inside until closing time.
- Inside the Safari Park, dogs (and other pets) can remain in the car only if kept inside the appropriate transport carrier or kennel as required by current regulations (seat belts, dog car leashes, open bags are not allowed). In the Pedestrian Wildlife Park, entry is not allowed, even in dog bags or strollers. It is strictly forbidden to leave pets in parked vehicles. During the opening hours of the Wildlife Park, a dog area is available.
- Campers (or caravans) can be parked in one of our parking lots during the visit to the Wildlife Park. However, it is not possible to remain parked beyond the Park's opening hours.
- All visit information is also available here: https://www.parconaturaviva.it/faq
Price Information
PRICE LIST:
- Park ticket: €25.00
- Safari ticket: €25.00
- Combo Park + Safari: €30.00
- Subscription: €30.90 (unlimited entries until 06/01/2027)
Persons with disabilities*: single ticket €20 | combo ticket €24
Free*: 0-2 years (up to 3 years old) and companions of persons with disabilities.
(*) Available at the ticket office by presenting certification/document
Supplement for the second park in case of separate purchase: €7
All rates and offers available can be viewed on the park's website.
