Having checked with locals that this was a 'Sanctuary' and not a zoo, I felt I should support anywhere in Spain that was trying to improve the lot of animals. However, I was so disgusted by what I saw that I left after 5 minutes - big cats pacing; they and other animals unnaturally quiet given the very close proximity... more

My wife and I have visited Serafin at The Ark every year for about five years and our visit is a "must" when we visit my brother in Alfaz every Spring. Serafin and his helpers do a fantastic job, and those who have written reviews to the contrary need to get a life - especially those "experts" who have just... more

A visit to Noah's Arc was planned before we left for Benidorm on the 17th of October 2007. I had read a lot of reviews about Noah's Arc and decided to see what it was like ourselves. We hired a car and headed off to find the place far up in the mountains. The journey took us longer than expected... more

In response to the small minority who have critised this place, please remember the following. This sanctuary is in a country with a fairly poor animal rights record. With a tiny amount of money and alot of (large) mouths to feed the team is doing a fantastic job. This is an amazing place to visit, but be prepared, it is... more

Visited thurs 26th July 2007, My mum lives in Alicante and we have had many visits to Guadalest but this day our curiosity led us to the animal sanctuary, I recommend that if you are in benidorm or guadalest, then you should visit Noahs Ark, and meet the man with a heart of gold, My partner nearly burst into tears... more

The highlight of my trip to Benidorm was my trip to El Arca. What a truly inpirational place, Serafin and his helpers are developing. Yes the animals were in small cages, but reading the signs there were no hard packed trackmarks that you get when animals are unhappy. The animals were all in good condition, with no self inflicted wounds... more

wild animals taken care of after abuse...very moving, a place I always come back to every time I am in Spain. Tho only thing I miss, is better advertisments for the place. So even more people find it and visit and leave money to make this sanctuary even better for those who live there! more

I’m speaking as a professional in this field having only recently graduated from the university of Durham with a first in Ecology and Zoology. My partner and I were disgusted to see the animals living in such squalor! The animals have been 'rescued' but still appear distressed and unhappy in their new habitat. There simply isn’t enough room for animals... more

All my life, all i had ever wanted to do was meet a bear...i was not dissappointed !! The place is a heaven on earth. All the animals are happy and content. well done Serafin !! more