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Kraków Zoo

14 aleja Kasy Oszczędności Miasta Krakowa, Kraków, Małopolskie

Description

The Kraków Zoo (Ogród Zoologiczny w Krakowie) spreads over nearly 17ha and is home to 1,400 animals from c. 270 species including many endangered ones. Popular ones include the Rothschild's giraffe, Przewalski's horse, pygmy hippopotamus, little panda, snow leopard, Amur tiger, Indian elephant, and the Humboldt penguin. There is a handful of animal feeding shows daily.

Access & Transport

The zoo is located on Pustelnik Hill, in the Wolski Forest, 7km west of Krakow city centre. Bus 134 goes there from 'Cracovia Stadion'. For those driving, there is a car park onsite (PLN20 per vehicle) but access to Wolski Forest is prohibited for motorized vehicles on weekends and holidays. Alternatively, there is a large parking lot 1km away on Kukułcza Street (PLN4/h on weekdays and PLN20 flat on weekends). More info here: https://zoo-krakow.pl/dojazd-i-parking/

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest combining this attraction with the nearby Kościuszko Mound.

Meta review

Not considered a major attraction by travel guidebooks, the online reviews are overall positive but with mixed comments. Visitors are generally satisfied with the variety of species but highlight that the enclosures are often tight and could do with more upkeep. Families with younger children also enjoy the "petting zoo" area with llamas, alpacas, donkeys, rabbits and other domesticated animals.

Environmental & Social

Part of the World and European Association of Zoos and Aquariums + European Endangered Species Program but little information beside so doesn't score well on social / ethical aspects. Environmentally neutral

Conclusion

Not a key attraction in Krakow by any means for international visitors, in our opinion, but for families with spare time or residents this is a good option, provided you are fine with the below-par captivity conditions of many species.

Key positive

Family-friendly activity

Reasonable admission fee

Key negative

Enclosures should be larger

Suitability

Suitable for all ages and accessible for visitors with reduced mobility

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

April 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Last tickets sold 1h before closing

av. transport time:0h 45m

est. visit time:2h 15m

Regulated hours

Monday09:00 - 19:00

Tuesday09:00 - 19:00

Wednesday09:00 - 19:00

Thursday09:00 - 19:00

Friday09:00 - 19:00

Saturday09:00 - 19:00

Sunday09:00 - 19:00

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
PLN 40
Adult
21 - 64
PLN 40
Child
3 - 20
PLN 34
Infant
0 - 2
PLN 0

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