INTERNATIONAL PARROT CONVENTION,
TENERIFE
14th to 17th SEPTEMBER 2026
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I, Steve Brookes, have been given the honour of being the UK organiser for this convention. I have been to EIGHT out of the previous TEN conventions so I am in a good position to help with any questions about the convention, accommodation and things to do in Tenerife or organising your accommodation to go with your convention dates.
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11th International Parrot Convention – Loro Parque – Tenerife
This Convention will follow the same format as previous years.
14th September – Pick up all tickets and schedule today. Evening welcome cocktail at Hotel Botanico
15th September - Presentations from 08.30 to 14.00 - Evening meal and entertainment - transport included to evening
16th September - Presentations from 08.30 to 14.00 - Evening meal and entertainment - transport included to evening
17th September - Presentations from 08.30 to 14.00 - Evening Gala dinner and speeches at Hotel Botanico.
Presentations
Usually 7 presentations each day. Some are for Parrot keepers, some for illnesses/diseases and some for Parrot conservation.
All speakers and their presentations will be announced.
Convention Cost
Cost for attending the Convention including evening meals, gala dinner and entertainment is:-
525 euros
This includes free entry to Loro Parque from 24th September to 3rd October 2022.
Membership of Loro Parque Fundacion
If you want to pay for a years membership of the Loro Parque Fundacion as well as the Convention would be a cost of euros extra.
This entitles you to join an organised visit to La Vera (Loro Parque’s breeding centre whilst at the convention).
Evening Events Only
If there is anyone in your group that does not want to go to the presentations each day but wants to join in with the evening events then it will cost euros.
This includes free entry to Loro Parque for the duration of the convention.
Workshops
In addition to the convention there are some workshops which are conducted in English.
Each workshop costs euros.
Presentations on Memory Stick
All presentations are available on a memory stick at the end of the convention at a cost of 35 euros.
This Convention will follow the same format as previous years.
14th September – Pick up all tickets and schedule today. Evening welcome cocktail at Hotel Botanico
15th September - Presentations from 08.30 to 14.00 - Evening meal and entertainment - transport included to evening
16th September - Presentations from 08.30 to 14.00 - Evening meal and entertainment - transport included to evening
17th September - Presentations from 08.30 to 14.00 - Evening Gala dinner and speeches at Hotel Botanico.
Presentations
Usually 7 presentations each day. Some are for Parrot keepers, some for illnesses/diseases and some for Parrot conservation.
All speakers and their presentations will be announced.
Convention Cost
Cost for attending the Convention including evening meals, gala dinner and entertainment is:-
525 euros
This includes free entry to Loro Parque from 24th September to 3rd October 2022.
Membership of Loro Parque Fundacion
If you want to pay for a years membership of the Loro Parque Fundacion as well as the Convention would be a cost of euros extra.
This entitles you to join an organised visit to La Vera (Loro Parque’s breeding centre whilst at the convention).
Evening Events Only
If there is anyone in your group that does not want to go to the presentations each day but wants to join in with the evening events then it will cost euros.
This includes free entry to Loro Parque for the duration of the convention.
Workshops
In addition to the convention there are some workshops which are conducted in English.
Each workshop costs euros.
Presentations on Memory Stick
All presentations are available on a memory stick at the end of the convention at a cost of 35 euros.
Accommodation
Hotel Botanico is the main hotel for anyone attending and is available at a discount rate of:-
Double room used as a Single euros per night +7% taxes
Double room for two people is euros per night +7% taxes
Please note if you book the Hotel Botanico you will have to organise and pay for flights to Tenerife as well as organise and pay for transfer across the island. Puerto de la Cruz is in the north of the island and the main airport is in the south which is over an hour between the two.
I normally buy a package deal through Jet2 or similar and with them it is all included Flights, transfers and accommodation.
I usually stay in the Casablanca apartments which are self catering. We do have 3 evening meals included with the convention and there are lots of places to eat close to the apartments so I tend not to have meals included in the cost of my holiday although sometimes you can find some good deals.
They also do meals at the restaurant inside the apartments.
There are lots of other hotels etc. where you can stay. Just make sure they are not too far away from everything. Some of the cheaper ones are right on the outskirts of the town which means it could cost you in taxis each day to get anywhere.
The Casablanca Apartments for a 10 night stay in 2022 were about £500 per person based on 2 sharing which includes flights and transfers.
I will be staying in the Casablanca apartments in 2026.
Access to Convention Centre and Evening Events
There are free coaches from Hotel Botanico and other hotels for the evening events as well as to the convention centre.
From the Casablanca Apartments it is a fairly easy walk to the convention centre, Hotel Botanico, Town centre and to the place where you can catch a free road train to Loro Parque.
Loro Parque
The largest Parrot Park in the world. Lots of Parrots and much more to see. Most convention attendees usually spend a lot of their spare time here. There is plenty to see and lots of places to eat.
Entry to Loro Parque is free, as many times as you want during the 2 weeks around the convention.
Other Tourist Attractions
There are lots of places to go in Tenerife. Last time I was there we hired a car and went across the island including close to Mount Teide.
Siam Park is a large water park in the south of the island also owned by Loro Parque. It is well worth going to and trips can be arranged easily including transport from the north.
There is a Botanical Garden close to Hotel Botanico and there are some free flying parrots there. These are probably escapees from Loro Parque over the years. Some can be seen flying around the town as well.
PLEASE NOTE:- If you would like to join me on any excursion to other places on the island then we can share costs equally.
Hotel Botanico is the main hotel for anyone attending and is available at a discount rate of:-
Double room used as a Single euros per night +7% taxes
Double room for two people is euros per night +7% taxes
Please note if you book the Hotel Botanico you will have to organise and pay for flights to Tenerife as well as organise and pay for transfer across the island. Puerto de la Cruz is in the north of the island and the main airport is in the south which is over an hour between the two.
I normally buy a package deal through Jet2 or similar and with them it is all included Flights, transfers and accommodation.
I usually stay in the Casablanca apartments which are self catering. We do have 3 evening meals included with the convention and there are lots of places to eat close to the apartments so I tend not to have meals included in the cost of my holiday although sometimes you can find some good deals.
They also do meals at the restaurant inside the apartments.
There are lots of other hotels etc. where you can stay. Just make sure they are not too far away from everything. Some of the cheaper ones are right on the outskirts of the town which means it could cost you in taxis each day to get anywhere.
The Casablanca Apartments for a 10 night stay in 2022 were about £500 per person based on 2 sharing which includes flights and transfers.
I will be staying in the Casablanca apartments in 2026.
Access to Convention Centre and Evening Events
There are free coaches from Hotel Botanico and other hotels for the evening events as well as to the convention centre.
From the Casablanca Apartments it is a fairly easy walk to the convention centre, Hotel Botanico, Town centre and to the place where you can catch a free road train to Loro Parque.
Loro Parque
The largest Parrot Park in the world. Lots of Parrots and much more to see. Most convention attendees usually spend a lot of their spare time here. There is plenty to see and lots of places to eat.
Entry to Loro Parque is free, as many times as you want during the 2 weeks around the convention.
Other Tourist Attractions
There are lots of places to go in Tenerife. Last time I was there we hired a car and went across the island including close to Mount Teide.
Siam Park is a large water park in the south of the island also owned by Loro Parque. It is well worth going to and trips can be arranged easily including transport from the north.
There is a Botanical Garden close to Hotel Botanico and there are some free flying parrots there. These are probably escapees from Loro Parque over the years. Some can be seen flying around the town as well.
PLEASE NOTE:- If you would like to join me on any excursion to other places on the island then we can share costs equally.
More Advice
This convention has been taking place every four years since 1986 which makes this the 11th Convention. I missed the first (1986) and the third (1994) conventions but have been to all the others so this will be my ninth. (1990, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022, 2026) so if you need any advice in any way regarding this convention please ask me. [email protected]
Best advice is to book as early as possible as there are about 850 attendees from all over the world and it seems to get more and more popular so don't miss out.
This convention has been taking place every four years since 1986 which makes this the 11th Convention. I missed the first (1986) and the third (1994) conventions but have been to all the others so this will be my ninth. (1990, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022, 2026) so if you need any advice in any way regarding this convention please ask me. [email protected]
Best advice is to book as early as possible as there are about 850 attendees from all over the world and it seems to get more and more popular so don't miss out.
Below is a video with highlights from a previous International Parrot Convention
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