Copenhagen Zoo
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Copenhagen Zoo - by Bill Ebbesen (CC BY 3.0)





Description
Copenhagen Zoo is one of Europe's oldest zoological gardens and is known for its extensive use of natural enclosures such as the Elephant House and its 43m-high wooden observation tower. The park is divided in 4 main sections: the North (harbour seals, snowy owls, brown bears, arctic foxes), Asia (red pandas, Malayan tapirs, Amur leopards, Asian elephants and tigers), the Savannah (white rhinoceroses, giraffes, hippopotamuses) and the Children's Zoo (farm and domesticated animals such as llamas, goats and rabbits). Outside of those areas, highlights include the Bactrian camels, Tasmanian devils and the West African crocodiles.
Access & Transport
The zoo is located in the Frederiksberg neighbourhood, about 4km west of the city centre. Bus 7A stops next to the entrance of Roskildevej and the #4A stops on Søndre Fasanvej. The closest train station is Valby, 1.3km away (15mins walk) and the Frederiksberg Allé (M3) and Fasanvej (M1, M2) metro stations are both 1,4km from the zoo. See parking info on this page: https://www.zoo.dk/s/dit-besoeg/parkering/?language=da
Instructions & Recommendations
Check the exact opening hours at the following page: https://www.zoo.dk/s/aabningstider?language=da
Environmental & Social
Involved in some conservation and breeding programs. Some info available on the website but lacks concrete figures (https://www.zoo.dk/s/stoet-zoo?language=da)
Conclusion
The zoo is one of the best non-cultural / historical attractions in the city and makes for an excellent family half-day excursion. The range of species is quite good but the size of the enclosures isn't always what is should be and, in this instance and in our opinion, the conservation efforts are insufficient to make up for the ethical issue around captivity
Key positive
Great for families
Involved in breeding and conservation programs
Key negative
Some enclosures could be larger
Expensive (if not using the Copenhagen card)
Suitability
Suitable for all ages. Accessible to visitors with reduced mobility.
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
November 2023
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 35m
est. visit time:3h
Start of Season 1:Jun, 01
MONDAY09:00 - 18:00
TUESDAY09:00 - 18:00
WEDNESDAY09:00 - 18:00
THURSDAY09:00 - 18:00
FRIDAY09:00 - 18:00
SATURDAY09:00 - 18:00
SUNDAY09:00 - 18:00
Start of Season 2:Oct, 01
MONDAY10:00 - 16:00
TUESDAY10:00 - 16:00
WEDNESDAY10:00 - 16:00
THURSDAY10:00 - 16:00
FRIDAY10:00 - 16:00
SATURDAY10:00 - 16:00
SUNDAY10:00 - 16:00