Jellyfish
Medusozoa
These gelatinous-bodied animals inhabit all the tropical seas of planet Earth. They are one of the oldest organisms in the world and have existed for more than 500 million years.
They are bio-indicators of the health of our oceans. Although they play a role in regulating plankton stocks and providing hydration for migratory predators, their proliferation can result in the disruption of entire ecosystems.
In the AquaViva show of Loro Parque you can take a close look at 9 different species of jellyfish!
Types of jellyfish living in AquaViva
Interesting facts about jellyfish
There are bioluminescent jellyfish, i.e., jellyfish that glow in the dark. This is often an indication of their toxicity.
Some fish, such as the horse mackerel, are immune to their venom.
Certain types of jellyfish can have tentacles up to 40 metres long.
They do not have a brain.
Learn more about the jellyfish that live in Loro Parque
If you want further information about the species that live in Loro Parque, their size, toxicity, region of origin, etc., browse our collection of species data sheets.
How we help jellyfish and marine biodiversity
Through Loro Parque Fundación, financial support is given to projects for the conservation of predatory animals or regulators of jellyfish populations such as turtles, and initiatives to curb climate change are supported by the Government of the Canary Islands.
