Last updated: March 2026
If your kids are in the dinosaur phase – or never really left it – Dinosaurland in Porto Cristo makes for a fun, educational day out for all the family. Right next door, you can also visit the ‘Cuevas del Hams’ (Hams Caves) for a cool underground escape with it’s own history class refresh to keep the grown-ups interested too. Here’s how to do both in one family-friendly outing.
Dinosaurland
Dinosaurland is part prehistoric park, part educational stroll, and feels very Jurassic Park from the get-go. Entry to the park is timed (every 30 minutes), so you may need to hover outside in line for a bit (or pre-purchase a timed slot online) – the kids can enjoy ‘electrocuting’ their siblings on the dinosaur fence while you wait!
When your time slot arrives, you enter through the impressive park gate to instantly be seated for the intro dino show. You can wander off without watching the show, but it is surprisingly entertaining, seated and shady, so worth hanging around for.
From there families set off on a self-guided tour through over 100 full-size replica dinosaurs, including the largest dino in the world—the enormous Titanosaurus.
Along the way, you pass the Raptor Café (closed when we visited in March) plus an explorer zone with a “fossil dig” and games. Expect a T. rex encounter (quite a few of the dinos are animatronic), plenty of photo ops, and a clear walking path that’s buggy-friendly, and a rather impressive dino-themed gift shop at the end.
Cuevas Del Hams
The Caves of ‘Hams’ get their name from the unique, hook-shaped formations you’ll see inside—“ham”means fishhook in Mallorquín. The guided tour takes you through two cave systems and along the way includes two short, seated light shows, both of which are short and educational (with a multi-lingual audio guide for the first) .
The second cave includes some genuinely impressive stalagmites and stalactites and a standing musical lightshow overlooking the underground lake. It’s a steady 18°C inside, so will feel nice and cool in summer (you might even want to pack a light jumper)
Things We’d Tell A Friend
The Dino Park isn’t huge so don’t speed around it, take your time to read the dino descriptions, we loved these; simple but educational, even for early readers.
If you choose to visit the caves, keep in mind that there are lots of stairs, pushchairs aren’t allowed, and toddlers will likely want to be carried at some point. Sturdy shoes are a must for young kids. It’s also worth knowing that you move along as a group with no option for self-guided exploring.
The short videos in the caves are atmospheric and surprisingly informative, with a welcome chance to sit down. The final video by the lake didn’t land as well with the kids, no seating and just music, but the promise of an ice cream afterwards did the trick.
Kids verdict; the youngest (8yrs) loved the Explorer Zone games, the eldest (14yrs) was super impressed by the Giganotosaurus, a dinosaur he hadn’t even heard of before. All the kids agreed the Genesis video (a dramatic retelling of Earth’s creation projected on the cave wall underground) was a highlight
Practical Information
Food & Drink
Depending on which way round you time your visit, it’s a good idea to stop for a break between Dinosaurland and the caves at Dinoburger (located just outside the Dinosauland gate). The food is surprisingly good for an ‘attraction’ fast-food joint. The restaurant is clean and well organised, with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The menu includes sizeable salads, a kids’ menu, and—most importantly—the smashburgers are delicious (if a bit messy!). They even have a veggie option.
Special points for the blue slushies, which aren’t overpriced and, thankfully, not served in gimmicky single-use plastic themed cups. Early risers will also be relived to find a decent (not instant) coffee with a choice of alternative milks.
Timing
We spent around two and a half hours visiting both the Dino Park and the caves, including a quick lunch. If you plan to linger over lunch or let the kids play longer at the dinosaur games, allow extra time. The Dino Park is self-guided, while the cave tour is a scheduled group visit and takes about an hour.
We visited in March, so heat wasn’t an issue, but in summer Dinosaurland is best done in the morning before the midday sun kicks in. The caves make a great – temperature-controlled – second stop.
Fast Facts
Suitable for: All ages
When to Visit: Open 10-17h, year round (check online for last entry time & public holidays)
Tickets: Online or at Ticket Office. Child tickets for 3-10yrs. Free under 3yrs. Resident discount available.
Pushchair Access: Dinosaurland; yes. Caves; no (baby carriers are fine)
Facilities: Toilets (with baby-changing), Raptor Cafe (seasonal), Dinoburger (year-round)
Location: 10 mins by car from Porto Cristo (TIB Bus 401 from Palma)
Parking – Big onsite free carpark
For up-to-date opening times, ticket prices and visitor info, head to the official website here
