Warsaw Zoological Garden
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Description
The Warsaw Zoological Garden (Miejski Ogród Zoologiczny w Warszawie), aka Warsaw Zoo, is home to over 12,000 animals from more than 500 species spread over 40ha. Some of the most popular species include the Sumatran Tiger, penguins, giraffes, African bush elephants, Hippopotamus, and sharks in the aquarium section. As a historical aside, the zoo is famous for having been used as a hiding place for Jews and escapees from the Warsaw Ghetto during WW2.
Access & Transport
The zoo is located on the right bank of the Vistula river, across the Gdański Bridge or the Śląsko-Dąbrowski Bridge from the city centre. It is served by the Warszawa Zoo train station as well as the tram.
Instructions & Recommendations
The feeding show schedule can be found here: https://zoo.waw.pl/en/visit-the-zoo/feeding-hours
Environmental & Social
We consider this attraction environmentally neutral. The zoo runs the Birds' Asylum and CITES Centre to rescue injured animals; this partially offsets the issue of captivity. Link: https://zoo.waw.pl/en/role-of-zoological-gardens
Conclusion
The Warsaw Zoo is a worthwhile attraction, in particular for families with younger children, provided you are comfortable with the concept of animals in captivity. It isn't particularly impressive by international standards so we would rather recommend it for local and regional residents.
Key positive
Family-friendly option
Good diversity of animal species
Key negative
The concept of zoos is debatable
Suitability
Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility.
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
April 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 25m
est. visit time:2h
Start of Season 1:Apr, 01
MONDAY09:00 - 18:00
TUESDAY09:00 - 18:00
WEDNESDAY09:00 - 18:00
THURSDAY09:00 - 18:00
FRIDAY09:00 - 18:00
SATURDAY09:00 - 19:00
SUNDAY09:00 - 18:00
Start of Season 2:Oct, 01
MONDAY09:00 - 16:00
TUESDAY09:00 - 16:00
WEDNESDAY09:00 - 16:00
THURSDAY09:00 - 16:00
FRIDAY09:00 - 16:00
SATURDAY09:00 - 16:00
SUNDAY09:00 - 16:00
Max total number:4
Max number of adults:2
Min.child age:3
Max.child age:16
Price for familyPLN 100