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Madrid's zoo in the Casa de Campo, opened in 1972, with about 1,300 animals of more than 300 species arranged by continent over 22 hectares, and an aquarium.
Madrid's big amusement park in the Casa de Campo, with thrill rides and roller coasters for older children and Nickelodeon Land, where little ones meet characters such as SpongeBob and PAW Patrol on gentle rides.
A nature theme park in eastern Madrid built around themed ecosystems, including a polar zone with penguins and a tropical jungle with a simulated rainstorm, plus keeper talks about animals such as meerkats and lemurs.
Madrid's central park, with rowing boats on the big lake, several playgrounds and weekend shows at the Teatro de Títeres puppet theatre.
The national natural history museum, with dinosaur fossils and interactive exhibits. Children under 4 enter free.
Historic locomotives and carriages in the 1880 Delicias station, with family events such as a Halloween train show.
Madrid's largest park, with boat hire on the lake, picnic areas and a summer pool. The Zoo Aquarium and Parque de Atracciones are inside it, so they should be clustered with it.
A genuine 2nd-century BC Egyptian temple in the Parque del Oeste gardens. A free short visit inside has models and projections.
A movie-themed park in San Martín de la Vega, about 20-30 km south of Madrid, with Cartoon Village for younger children. Junior tickets cover 100-140 cm.
The larger solemn Royal Guard parade, separate from the smaller Wednesday and Saturday guard change. Its exact event date must be confirmed.