The Valencian park is the only place in Spain where the rock hyrax can be seen, and it has established itself as a European reference center for its protection.

A new litter of this species included on the IUCN Red List brings hope for these unknown animals for whom our peninsula was nicknamed the "land of hyraxes." Sometimes history and the animal world have points of connection; forgotten mentions, legends, or curiosities that, when learned about, spark our interest. On this occasion, BIOPARC Valencia joins its role as reference park in the preservation of biodiversity with the dissemination of the chronicle of our country.

The recent birth of a litter of rock hyrax (Procavia capensis) is of great relevance, among other reasons because it is necessary to focus on the conservation of the variety of life on our planet, where each species is important.

In this way, BIOPARC not only houses giraffes, gorillas, and rhinoceroses, but also many species that most people have never heard of. Moreover, in this case, it is the The only place in our country where you can observe this strange animal which is evolutionarily related to elephants. The group is made up of two males and two females to which is now added four lively young Although they were born in public view, they remain in the indoor facility for the time being to ensure their well-being and under the supervision of the team specializing in their care. This birth is of great significance as they are included on the Red List of the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) and when produced by third consecutive year within the International Program for its conservation.

A truly surprising matter is its connection with the origin of the name of our country because, among various theories, experts point out that the Roman term “Hispania” derives from “I-span-ya” with which the Phoenicians expressed “land of hyraxes”In fact, they referred to it as "rabbit country" due to the abundant population of these animals, unknown to them but which seemed similar to the hyraxes widespread across the African continent.

This small mammal inhabits rocky areas -as its name suggests- throughout Africa and some point in the Middle East.

It can be seen in BIOPARC very close to the lions, in the Cup from the area that recreates the Savannah, inside the aviary.

There they share space with a multitude of species, including, among others, Abdim's storks (Ciconia abdimii), the african spoonbill (Platalea alba), the superb starling (Lamprotornis superbus) or the red-breasted barbets (Pogonornis dubius).

This month of September is a ideal time to observe the various offspring born this year. Also admire the evolution of those of elephant, Makena and Malik, two and one years old respectively. Until this Sunday the 14th, you can enjoy summer hours, closing at 20 p.m. The closing time is until 12 p.m. on October 19th. Therefore, it's a good idea to plan your visit and take advantage of the activities taking place throughout the day. As a novelty and exclusively at BIOPARC, cinema has incorporated a virtual reality experience, The Last Frontier, equipped with technological glasses and the ability to customize the narration language, immerses us in a true adventure to the abyss depths to discover its impressive life in extreme conditions.