Copenhagen ZOO
Location
Essentials
- Meet over 260 different animal species from across the world
- Watch as the animals are fed and meet zookeepers
- Visit the impressive panda house
Practical info
Children
Child tickets for 3-11 year olds
Free entry for 0-2 year olds when accompanied by a paying adult
Opening hours
Monday – Friday: 9.00 – 17.00
Saturday & Sunday: 9.00 – 18.00
Ticket information
Ticket directly available on smartphones
Tickets cannot be rescheduled or cancelled
Ticket does not give access to the Zoo Tower
More information
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Accessibility
Getting there
Public Transport
The nearest stop is Zoologisk Have (bus 4A, 7A, 26).
About
Face-to-face with wild animals from around the world
ZOO Copenhagen is divided into different areas that represent parts of the world. You’ll find special areas dedicated to the North and the Arctic Ring, Asia, Tasmania, the Savannah, and there is petting zoo for children as well.
In the North, you’ll find harbour seals, snowy owls, reindeer, musk oxen, brown bears, arctic foxes and grey wolves. The North also includes the Arctic Ring which has an aviary for North Atlantic seabirds and an exhibit with polar bears, where you can see them swim under water from a tunnel.
The Asian part of Copenhagen ZOO has a wide range of animals, from otters and tapirs to leopards and tigers. This part of the zoo also has an Elephant House with multiple Asian elephants; males, females and calves. And an impressive Panda House, where you can see two giant panda’s who arrived in the zoo in 2019.
Other animals you will see in the ZOO in Copenhagen are Tasmanian devils, wallabies, kangaroos and wombats. As well as white rhinos, giraffes, impalas, zebras and hippos. The Children’s Zoo has farm animals and small domestic animals such as llamas, goats and rabbits.
Feeding the animals and yourself
Throughout the day you can watch amazing feeding demonstrations with the black-capped squirrel monkeys, polar bears, chimpanzees, hippos, and mongooses. Kids can help to take care of the pigs at the children’s zoo and learn about animals through workshops. The activities in the park are different every day so be sure to check the calendar on the zoo’s website (Danish only).
Copenhagen ZOO has several restaurants and snack stalls where you can find food and drinks from around the world. Bistro Panpan offers French dishes with an Asian twist, Spisehuset FOLK has classic Danish food, and the menu of Cakes & Dreams is filled with delicious pastries.
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Reviews
83 reviews
A Must-Visit for Polar Bear Fans – Great Day Out for All Ages
We visited Copenhagen Zoo mainly because my teenage daughter is obsessed with polar bears — and finding out they had them here made it a must-do for our trip. The polar bear enclosure didn’t disappoint and was the absolute highlight for her. We also really enjoyed seeing the other animals, especially the elephants and kangaroos. The zoo was easy to find, with plenty of parking just across the road. There were lots of food outlets around the zoo too, which was really helpful for keeping everyone happy during the visit. Well laid out, family-friendly, and a great way to spend the day — we’d definitely recommend it!
Polar bears!!
Big selection of animals which look well cared for with plenty of space. The polar bears were the best bit spent an hour here alone! We had a great time and spent a good amount of hours here. Lots of food options catering for lots of different diets which was impressive too. Did not find this too expensive for Denmark.
Wonderful trip to Copenhagen Zoo
Visited Copenhagen Zoo for the first time in 25 years, and wow, a lot had changed since then. It was a really good experience and it was exciting to see the many enclosures for the animals. The lion cubs were cute and enjoyed themselves on their "table" catching food from a tree. The elephant enclosure is OK-sized. Much better than when I was there 25 years ago. I also had the pleasure of seeing two giraffes mating, haha. I did find it a bit confusing to find my way around Copenhagen Zoo though. I will definitely come back at another time. The ticket was not that expensive as I got a 15% discount on it.
Large selection of animals from around the world
Quite a large zoo with an impressive selection of animals. Some where in well thought out enclosures others not so much. It's always difficult with zoo's to please everyone but unfortunately they have a place for conversation and also allows the opportunity for everyone to see animals they wouldn't normally have a chance to. It would have been expensive to get in but we used the Discovery Copenhagen card
Great educational day out
Great and educational zoo. There was a lot of enrichment for the animals too and information about conservation. I saw animals I've never seen before like polar bears and pandas. And the place is massive so it's very easy to spend hours wandering.
Well sprint day
We came here on a cold winter day,but all the animals were or outside or in the heated space. The zoo is huge and you can experience everything without worries about weather conditions. We enjoyed polar bears swimming above our heads,hippos swimming around us and we even got a chance to touch the giraffes while they were in the heated space. Would highly recommend to everyone!
A Great City Zoo
Was really impressed with this Zoo. By no means the biggest zoo, however the exhibits are well designed and stocked with a good selection of healthy animals. With numerous indoor sections, such as the tropical zone, chimp area and part of the elephant exhibit - it made for a pleasant walk, especially in the cold of Dec. I would say the stand out animals for me were the giraffes (mostly because we were able to get so close to them while feeding), and the poison dart frogs (because of the large variety of colours and visibility of their exhibit). Of course the pandas were also nice to see! Allow for at least 3 hours to see the whole zoo and the separate safari section across the road. Bonus: we stopped at the Burger House for lunch and enjoyed amazing burgers - absolutely top notch!
Nice zoo but room for improvement
Well laid out zoo in two bits linked by an underpass. Not a huge zoo but there's still a lot to see. Didn't get to see all the animals as it was snowing when I went and they were sensibly taking shelter. Highlights were pandas, polar bears and Tasmanian devils. A couple of negatives - the Amur leopard looked a bit sad and not convinced the exhibit's big enough, and the chimpanzees seemed to be fighting when I was there which was actually a bit frightening. Bus to/from central Copenhagen stops right outside.
Zoo trip
Amazing large zoo with lots of space for every animal. Loved seeing the giraffes, elephants, polar bear, brown bear, pandas, lions and tigers, penguins and otters. Tasty pizza roll, warming on a cold and rainy day where the cold weather didn't stop us going or enjoying ourselves. Lovely hot chocolates at great price. Large gift shop for gifts of all ages.
Zoo trip
Amazing large zoo with lots of space for every animal. Loved seeing the giraffes, elephants, polar bear, brown bear, pandas, lions and tigers, penguins and otters. Tasty pizza roll, warming on a cold and rainy day where the cold weather didn't stop us going or enjoying ourselves. Lovely hot chocolates at great price. Large gift shop for gifts of all ages.
An amazing zoo with a great collection of animals
A great zoo! An amazing and varied animal collection and can definitely spend a good few hours here! Reasonably priced food and gifts in comparison to the location. Definitely worth a visit for the pandas and bears alone!
Best zoo I’ve been to
This was the best zoo I’ve ever been to. You can get so close to the animals! There is such a wide range of animals. You can literally walk through the kangaroo enclosure! There is also plenty of seating around and you are able to bring in your own food. It is clear that they continue to renovate some of the enclosures. Our only gripe would be that the tigers should be next as they seemed unhappy.
Top Zoo Experience
Probably one of my favorite zoo experiences. I live in the Colorado in the USA and have even been to the famous San Diego Zoo, which I love The experience in Copenhagen did not disappoint. When we entered the zoo we were immediately mesmerized by the beautiful lion and lioness chilling neck and neck. The panda sat on her back and ate her bamboo and entertained us for the longest period of time. The other animals were active. They had a baby elephant and hippo. We could even walk through the kangaroo's enclosure. The giraffes were eye level with us and we were able to get a few ear scratches in. It was October, so not crowded.
Great zoo and lots of animals to see.
We spent a Sunday here and this is probably one of the best zoos I have visited in Europe. Lots of animals, that were in bigger enclosures. We were really lucky as we managed to see most of the animals up close as well. I would come back here again.
Fantastic zoo where you can get up close to all the animals!
What a great place! It’s not often that you can visit a zoo and get so up close with all the animals. They all seemed very happy and there was so much space to see them both inside and outside. I’m not sure whether the adults or toddler had more fun!
Enjoyed our last day in copenhagen
It was a perfect day, sun was out with cool breeze. Had the chance to finish over 15K steps :) It was big we finished it in 4 hours. So many animals to see and lots to learn about. Loved the variety from tiny species to large. Loved that there are multiple play areas for small kids to take break and enjoy playing. Walkways were wide and you can get so close to some animals. I consider it one of the best zoo. Some cages were dirty and needed to be cleaned. Could not find the brown bear and caracal. We almost missed seeing the hippos. There were inside their cage sleeping. It was nice to see the horses, cows, lama, and goats to be part of the zoo for the first time, we had the chance to pet and feed them. Excellent place worth it
Talk to the animals
Well worth getting the Copenhagen pass as cover most buses some trains and entry to a lot of places. Took a number 7A bus from Copenhagen central station to the zoo took about 15 minutes. Zoo was well spaced out and the enclosure for the animals were big enough for them to move about and play. The monkeys were funny chasing each other You can walk through the middle of the kangaroo enclosure and stand next to one. Spent a lovely afternoon walking about so comfy shoes are a must.
Must visit for all ages!
This is the best zoo I’ve ever visited. The animal enclosures are exceptional, thoughtfully designed to mimic their natural habitats. The animals appear happy and thriving, with many of them actively engaging in their environments. It was heartwarming to see young ones born in the zoo itself. The variety of species is impressive, ranging from majestic polar bears and adorable red pandas to tiny, vibrant frogs—truly a jaw-dropping experience. It's a must-visit for all ages!
Great ZOO
Amazing, well managed and well maintained ZOO. You can find here a lot of interesting animals and a lot of other attractions for kids.
A huge, fantastic zoo in the heart of Copenhagen. Strongly recommended
Very large zoo in Copenhagen itself. The encloures were very large, but have many walkways so you can get very close to some animals. Highlights for us were the Polar Bears, they were swimming around in transparent pools so were easily visible and you could appreciate their size, strength and elegance: The elephants were also amazing, hearing the infrasound was enchanting. We spent several hours there, there is a lot so see and do and the prices for food were not outrageous as in most zoos. Signs in Danish and English were also very ingeresting and informative. We used our Copenhagen card, this is well worth it if our are planning on sightseeing as it includes entry to may attractions and free transport.
Charming zoo
Spent a day at the zoo with my mother. The animals and exhibits were were nice and I particularily enjoyed the panda section as they are my favorite animals. The zookeeper presentations I attended were also informative and engaging. Only downside was I felt there could be a bit more signage around the park as I found it difficult to know where everything was. We were also utilizing a wheelchair in the park and while it was mainly easy to get around in it, there were sections that were difficult or impossible to traverse with a wheelchair. The park is as such not fully accessible in a wheelchair sadly. Would keep this in mind if planning a visit.
Nice zoo, good way to spend the afternoon
Nice, compact zoo. Some of the cages are kind of dirty, but it was a nice way to spend a few hours with the kids. They were a bit tired of old castles and churches. It's an average+ zoo. The pandas were fun to see, especially since China recalled them from the US.
Weekend visit
Entry included with the Copenhagen Card. The Zoo is split into two parts with a tunnel beneath the main road to connect them. It was nice to visit a Zoo where the animal enclosures are set up slightly differently to the UK. Maybe it was because of the warm weather we had, but it was unusual that most animals were out & able to be seen . Didn't really allow enough time to do it full justice, but great all the same.
Best zoo
Must visit place with children.the best zoo i have visited.there are lot’s of animals to see.you can stay here for all day and children will have lots of fun.
Nice
Place is nice and lots of activities available. Nice animals and really organised on the path to take to see everything. I can say it is reeeealy a lot to walk but this is more like information. I cannot take it as disadvantage… some people like to walk 😃
Best Zoo Ever
This is hands down the best zoo we have ever visited. All the animals are content in their enclosures and they’re breeding which is a sign the animals here are thriving. Beautifully clean and well maintained. Loads of places to sit, have something to eat or drink and watch the animals. Absolutely wonderful. Would definitely recommend.
Quick stop on way to airport
We went on the way back to the airport so wanted to know if they had luggage storage, I called up to ask. They have different sized lockers which will fit most sizes of suitcase. They cost 10 krone, they needed coins but the staff let us pay on card and gave us the coins. It didn’t take us that long to walk round, it’s not massive but nice to spend a few hours.
City break
What a great few hours here..unfortunately not all enclosures had the animals in, but still plenty to see..very clean and well maintained, all animals had plenty of room In their enclosure and appeared to be happy..the separate part to the zoo across the road was an unusual aspect but worth a visit...
Good Views
We stopped in using the excellent value Copenhagen Card. It was very quiet on a chilly April weekday, which was nice. This zoo does the ‘big hitters’ well. Great views of tigers, lions, elephants, etc. We could see them all clearly. The star for us was the panda. It was a first for us despite the many other zoos we’ve been to. It’s worth stopping in, especially if you’ve got the card with entrance included.
Copenhagen Zoo
We have visited quite a few zoos and always tend to visit one when we travel. Have to say this was easily one of the best zoos we have been to. Surprisingly big given its central location. Nice and clean, seemed to be plenty of room for the animals, some of the themed areas were really impressive and there looked to be quite a lot of work going on to make it even better. It’s included on the CPH card which will get you in for no extra cost which is really good because it would otherwise definitely be worth the entry fee. Easy to get to from central Copenhagen. Would definitely recommend.
Best zoo I’ve been to
The best zoo I’ve been to. Easy access via the number 7A bus from the central areas that stops right outside. If you have the Copenhagen Card (which is well worth getting) you don’t need to use the main queue and can go straight to the turnstiles. You can see so many animals up close. Enclosures are a good size. We took about 2 hours to go round but with kids you can span it out a bit longer with play parks. And they have elephants and a polar bear! Never seen elephants in a zoo. They had a great space and a beautiful baby in tow. Lovely day out and well worth visiting.
Happy animals - happy visitors
Decided to pay the zoo a visit during a city break to Copenhagen. Had the Copenhagen Card and so was included in this. I can be a little hesitant when it comes to zoos as I need to get a feeling the animals are well cared for and have plenty of space. This zoo definitely gave me all of the right vibes and I would say well worth a visit. Was here as two adults but it would be a brilliant place to bring children - plenty to do and the way the enclosures are set out, plenty to see. There’re were some great photo opportunities for those who enjoy that aspect of a visit. You really felt ‘up close and personal’.
Worth a visit for the lions, tigers and pandas
Nice zoo to walk around was very clean and was not hit with the typical zoo smell we have encountered Before at other zoos around the world. Nice selection of animals but particularly the pandas, tigers and lions. It was nice to see the tigers and lions in an enclosure without the typical bars sounding them but were in safe open moat style areas which was fab as you felt you were so close to them but still safe. Would recommend a visit.
Amazing Zoo
An excellent day out, it's a fairly big zoo with loads of different animals to see, a play park for the kids and lots of places to eat and drink, would certainly return.
I'm not a big of zoos but this one is great. Very interactive
Me and my daughter walked to/from the Vestbro/meat packing district to the zoo which was an easy 30 minutes stroll. We spent the full day here ( about 6 hours) as plenty to do with places to eat and drink. We went at Xmas time so had nice glogg/ hot wine. You need the map to find your way round so you Don't miss anything. The today's activity board was only in Danish so we checked the zoos website to get it in English ( so we knew when animals were being fed etc). Some of the enclosures look small but the animals seem to have enrichment activities. The Elephants , Giraffes and Rhinos etc had large enclosures . The artic ring was bring renovated so we never saw the polar bear. We loved the panda and kangaroos ( 1st time I had seen a joey in a pouch) and the elephants and Giraffes. We spoke to some keepers who were knowledgeable and friendly and explained about the animals and how they keep them. The chimpanzee was particularly good because we watched him looking for the perfect tool/stick to reach his treats. Just like he would in the wild which . Well run zoo.
Copenhagen Zoo
Went mid week. It was super quiet which was great. Some enclosures a bit small but on the whole like any other Zoo and the animals seemed pretty happy. For those visiting Copenhagen wondering whether it’s worth a trip, it’s about 2 miles/45 min walk from the centre. If you’re in the city for limited time I wouldn’t bother but if you have half a day to kill it’s a nice walk with lots of little coffee shops and food places on the way. They have pandas so the wife was happy.
Great few hours
Very good. I don’t know why all negative criticism. I Have been to a good few zoos in my time and this was as good as most. So far as we could make judgement the animals all looked happy and healthy enough. Especially liked polar bears. We were there at feeding time and also saw one playing in the pool. ‘Cuddly’ brown bears! Cute. Shy panda sleeping. Elephant area good both for them and for viewing from lots of different places. Tapir - get quite close but don’t get too close as he sprays very often – there is a warning sign! We were there a good couple of hours and only did about half of it.
Zoo visit
I loved this place, have visited many european zoos and this rates highly. Must see are the Pandas and Polar Bears. Lots of other fabulous animals. Clean and tidy. Halloween crazy which added to the atmosphere.
Positive Aspects
Animal species are bountiful. Employees are friendly and helpful. Signposts are clear. The Wi-Fi connection is good.
Good Museum
This was a speedy visit as I arrived with only 75 minutes before closing time so I really had to do a speed run of the museum. Never the less, I thought it was a terrific zoo. Lots of variety regarding animals, and the polar bears were a huge surprise. Loved seeing them. The elephants were a highlight too. Terrific museum. Wish I had more time.
Such an amazing zoo!
Our lodging was close by the Copenhagen Train station at Vesterbrogade which was a convenient 40 minute walk from there. We could have taken public transportation but to locate the connections and wait for the bus, our walk worked and before we knew it, we had already arrived at the Copenhagen Zoo entrance! We purchased a Copenhagen Card which was very convenient as we did not have to line up to purchase our entry tickets. The Copenhagen Zoo is set up in such a wonderful organized manner and the animals are all in displays that offer the visitor a nice view. Upon entry, while passing the lions, we had to stop for the family of lions including the cubs posing for us. Initially we thought it was just statues as they were not moving but we realized they were actually real!! Such an unbelievable sight that I have never encountered in a zoo!! Copenhagen Zoo builds the animal habitats with such precision that the surroundings are easy for the visitor to view the animals. The Giant Pandas were on display- one visible from the Bistro Pan Pan and the other one was visible in the outside munching on bamboo. Such a show!! The baboons and lemurs were also fun to view as they were climbing, running back and forth in their indoor and outdoor enclosures. The gift shops were nice also as there were some unique items found. It was quite an enjoyable visit at the Copenhagen Zoo. We definitely recommend a stop here to enjoy front row sightings of many types of wildlife.
Amazing visit
OMG, what an amazing zoo, we try to visit a zoo everywhere we go. This zoo by far is the best one I've been to. Loved seeing the baby animals as well as the others. The polar bears were so beautiful, and the hippos just so huge . Then seeing the panda was the icing on the cake.
Great zoo
This zoo is unbelievably good, by far the best zoo we’ve visited. The range of animals is great, covering all the big animals you could hope to see. The Lions, , Hippo, and Polar Bears were our favourites. We really liked the fact that the animals seemed happy and had plenty of space. The method of viewing the animals is fantastic, you are not viewing them through bars and netting. The Savannah are gives you an unobstructed view of Zebra, Rhino and Giraffe in a large area together.
Zoo molto ben tenuto e organizzato
Zoo molto grande, ben tenuto e ben organizzato. Tantissimi animali provenienti da tutti i continenti compreso un panda gigante, molto raro vederlo in Europa.
Fremragende ZOO men med højt prisniveau
Vi besøgte en solrig forårsfredag og nød vores medbragte frokost et af de mange steder i haven, hvor det er muligt. Vort sidste besøg var efter elefantanlægget åbnede for 15 år siden, så der var for os rigtig meget nyt at opleve, bl.a. pandaanlægget, den arktiske ring med isbjørne mm og Marys australske have. Der var også mange steder gjort meget for at publikum kunne komme tættere på dyrene under respekt for dyrene. Vi nød også en cafe latte, der dog var for alt for dyr i forhold til kvaliteten. Prisniveauet - også for entreen - er højt.
Meget tilfreds stamkunde :)
Jeg har haft årskort i årevis og elsker at komme i zoo. Der er pænt og dejligt at være - og man kan få nogle gode oplevelser af dyr på nært hold. Især savannen er en favorit for mig og mit barn. :) Zoo er temmeligt dyrt, men de gør et enormt vigtigt stykke arbejde med at formidle dyr og naturbevarelse. De fornyer sig hele tiden, bygger ud og opdaterer - trods økonomiske udfordringer.
Lo zoo più bello mai visto
Abbiamo visto animali che non avevamo mai visto canguri, orsi polari.. in ambienti pensati per le loro esigenze. Siamo rimasti affascinati da un formicaio ben riprodotto
Schöner Zoo in Kopenhagen
Ein Zoo der recht komprimiert ist. Die Tiere scheinen aber ausreichend große Gehege zu haben und sich wohl zu fühlen. Rückzugsorte sind ebenso vorhanden. Es ist dort im allgemeinen sauber, Straßenlärm ist nicht zu hören und die Möglichkeiten für Tiersichtungen sind gut. Auch einen Streichelbereich gibt es dort. Zeitlich kann man mit ca. 2-3h rechnen.
Een super gezellige dag in de dierentuin!
Wij hebben een super leuke dag gehad in de dierentuin. Veel dieren waren actief, mooie verblijven en op allerlei verschillende hoogtes te bekijken. Onze dochter van 2,5 vond het ook fantastisch!
Posto adatto per famiglie
Questo zoo ci è piaciuto molto più di altri visitati in precedenza. E' curato in ogni dettaglio e gli animali sono davvero ben tenuti. E' strutturato su più livelli pertanto si possono osservare gli animali da aree diverse. E' molto grande e la sua visita completa occupa almeno mezza giornata. Ci sono molto posti al suo interno dove fermarsi a pranzare. E' un luogo adatto per famiglie con bambini.
