Zoo

Zoo

The zoo covers an area of 30 hectares and is one of the most interesting places in the Praga-Północ district and was established in 1928. After difficult times in the 2^nd World War when most of the animals were killed in the bombardments or transported to Germany, the zoo reopened in 1948.

In today's zoo there are over 4000 animals representing 530 different species. The zoo boasts a 6000m2 elephant house ? one of the most modern in Europe, an aviary with an open flight hall and a sanctuary for domestic birds as well as a herpetarium, opened in the 1990s inhabited by over 50 species of reptile.

The monkey house, ape pavilion and giraffe paddock are worth a visit as is the building for the hippopotami, opened in 2010. The hippos swim in a huge aquarium, so you can observe them underwater. The modern shark aquarium has rare examples of sharks and rays and the  insectarium has invertebrates from all over the world.

A 10 000m2 Fairy Tale Zoo awaits the youngest visitors, where they can stroke and feed the animals with a carrot or lettuce leaf supplied by the zookeepers. There are donkeys, ponies, angora goats, guinea pigs, rabbits, tortoises and silkie hens. There are also 3 play areas with a zip line, swings and slides. There is also an eating area under a thatched roof where you can hold birthday parties. You can also run around, have picnics, sunbathe or just have fun on the lawns.

The zoo also provides educational activities for children and youth all year round. Little ones, young people and adults can find out why animals need tails, how animals adapt to life in the wild and why zoos are established (apart from tourist interest). The zoo is open Jan-Dec from 9:00?18:00 (weekend until 19:00) although the ticket offices close 1 hour earlier.