ZOO Wroclaw - what you have to know
The ZOO Wroclaw is the fifth most visited zoo in Europe and the only one with Africarium. Every day it is visited by about 20,000 people. It’s easy to get lost in such a crowd. But nothing is lost there are many ways to bypass the queues at the Wroclaw Zoo, visit efficiently the places we care about most, and even watch your favorite animals at feeding time. You will learn everything in this article.
Most Important Information about ZOO Wroclaw
Spis Treści
Contact details
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Telephone number
+ 48 71 348 30 24
E-mail adress
pok@zoo.wroc.pl
Postal address: Zoo Wrocław
ul. Wróblewskiego 1-5
51-618 Wroclaw
Opening hours
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• Monday – Thursday
ticket office 9:00 – 17:00
sightseeing 9:00 – 18:00
• Friday – Sunday and holidays
ticket office 9:00 – 18:00
sightseeing 9:00 – 19:00
ZOO Wrocław ticket price list
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• normal – PLN 45
• reduced – 35 PLN
• children under 3 years and seniors over 75 years – free
• family max. 2 + 3 – 150 PLN
• group and special offers
• buy a ticket online
The ZOO Wroclaw and other attractions such as Africarium, Oceanarium can take a long time. One afternoon spent at the ZOO Wroclaw may not be enough, so it’s worth visiting Wroclaw for the weekend, gaining extra time to visit all the exceptional
How to get to the ZOO Wroclaw
The ZOO Wrocław can be reached in several ways.
- By car
- Public transport
- By bicycle or electric scooter.
- On foot
Access by car to the Wroclaw zoo, which is best to park?
Many people visiting the Wroclaw Zoo appreciate comfort and independence, so it is not surprising that visitors choose their own means of transport. Parking nearby without prior preparation can be a challenge. The nearest parking lots around the zoo are marked on the map below.
Access by public transport
From BatogoSpot Tumski (ul. Bema) we recommend going to the ZOO by public transport. 200 m from the apartment there is a tram and bus stop that can take you to the place. The easiest way is to take bus C and then at Nowowiejska stop change to tram line 1.
By choosing from BatogoSpot Towers (ul. Podwale 2) you can take a direct tram line 10.
Tickets can be bought at the tram ticket machine. A single regular ticket costs PLN 3.40, and a reduced one-way ticket is PLN 1.70.
You can also buy time tickets.
What do you need to see at the ZOO Wrocław?
The biggest attractions of the Wroclaw ZOO are undoubtedly the Africarium, with an underwater tunnel, thanks to which you can stand at the bottom of the ocean and observe the life of animals with your own eyes
Ticket prices in the ZOO Wroclaw
Tickets to the ZOO Wroclaw are best bought online. Then we will avoid waiting in a long queue. At peak times, waiting time for the ticket office can take up to 40 minutes. That’s why it’s worth thinking about buying a ticket in advance. You can do it here:
The main attractions of the Wroclaw Zoo
- Afrykanarium
- Pingwiny
- Wilki
- Podwodny tunel
- Zwierzyniec
- Terrarium
- Żyrafy
- Motylarnia
- Pająki
- Orły i Sępy
- Płazy
- Gady
- Małpy Człekokształtne
- Ptaki nielotne
- Słonie
- Zebry
- Krokodyle
A unique spectacle - the feeding times of animals
Feeding animals is a unique spectacle at the Wroclaw Zoo. The show takes place every day at strict times. Zoologists care for a balanced diet of even the most exotic species.
During the show you can see feeding the following animals.
Malay Baboons 11:00
African cats 11:00, 14:00
Rhinos 11:30
Birds 12:00
Piranhas 15:00
Sharks 13:00
Warans 13:00
Anteater 13:30
Penguins 13:30
Reindeers 14:00
The biggest attraction of the Wroclaw Zoo is the African zoo. Africarium was created from the combination of two words Africa and Aquarium. It is a building that combines the best of both places.
Exhibition in Africarium - ZOO Wroclaw
The exhibition is divided into several thematic parts. Each part represents the functioning of a different ecosystem, and different animal species live there. When visiting the Africarium, you can feel completely like on dark land. The most-viewed exhibitions include:
- Red Sea
- East Africa
- Mozambique Channel
- Skeleton Coast
- Jungle on the Congo River
Each of these exhibitions distinguishes other unique animal species. You can see how different ecosystems can be on this continent
The Red Sea is an aquarium with a capacity of over a million liters, an artificial coral reef was created there and conditions for colorful fish living in the warm waters. There are as many as 60 different species there.
East Africa
Mozambique Channel
The Mozambique Channel, is an 18-meter glass tunnel running along the bottom of the pool, allows us to see turtles, rays, sharks and other species of fish in the natural environment. Admiring the sea world from the ocean floor perspective is a great attraction.
Skeleton Coast
After a walk along the bottom of the ocean, it is worth visiting the coast of skeletons, is a place where seals and penguins bask on a rocky beach. Looking a little deeper, you can see colorful species of jellyfish, and terrible predators such as moray eels.
Congo jungle
Walking along the coast we get straight to the jungle. The exhibition depicting the Congo jungle attracts the attention of all visitors. There are herbivorous mammals called mermaids. They look like dolphins. Predatory crocodiles and many species of birds. The small exhibition of carnivorous plants also attracts attention.
Not only the ZOO Wroclaw - other functions of the Africarium
- Conference room for 160 people
- educational room adapted for the organization of school trips
- Business room for 30 people
- Restaurant
- Gift shop
Visiting Africarium you need to prepare an adequate reserve of time, you can spend here 1 to 3 hours, and yet it is only one part of the Wroclaw zoo. Arriving in Wroclaw, don’t forget to book your accommodation.
Oceanarium in ZOO Wroclaw
Many people visiting Wrocław want to visit the oceanarium. Riddles of the underwater world attract not only aquarium enthusiasts, but also all people interested in the world.
The Oceanarium in Wrocław is a separate part of the Africarium in the Wrocław Zoo.
Construction of the Oceanarium - ZOO Wroclaw
The oceanarium consists of a complex of 21 pools filled with 15 million liters of water. As many as 250 amazing species of fish swim in this huge reservoir. It’s not everything. For those adventurous, a special tunnel over 20 meters long has been prepared. Passing through it, you can observe the life of fish from the perspective of the ocean floor. In the Wrocław Oceanarium you can not only see fish and rays. The exhibition is related to the surroundings of the Mozambique channel and the Red Sea. It is in these areas of the dark land that there are animals that can be observed in the Wrocław oceanarium.
Some lucky people will even be able to spot diving penguins that are found on the skeletal coast in the wild.
The oceanarium is part of the ZOO Wroclaw
Warning! To visit the oceanarium in Wroclaw you need to buy a ticket to the ZOO Wroclaw
Kids Zoo in Wroclaw
The zoo is a special place for children. They can find a lot of attractions there. one of them is the zoo. Zwierzyniec, where children can see and stroke, and even feed special animals such as goats. In the Wroclaw zoo, there are a lot of educational centers that, thanks to simple experiences, teach children how the ecosystem works, why we protect animals, and what the water cycle in nature is like. Learning through play is especially important for children.
What is special about the village zoo?
Zwierzyniec was founded in 1865, which makes it the oldest part of the Wroclaw Zoo. The current zoo has since undergone a major expansion to become now one of the largest zoos. There are many attractions for children.
What’s more, specially organized children’s events and educational meetings are periodically held in the Wrocław zoo.
The Wrocław Zoo also has an expenditure offer for schools.
In the zoo you can find many shops with miniature figurines of various species of animals.
A special attraction for children is the ZOOlandia rope park, which has been open since June 15, 2020
This unique rope park is located within the Wrocław Zoo. The entertainment area is intended for children aged 3 – 13 years. The easiest way to get to him is heading towards the “Leśna” restaurant.
For young adventurers there are attractions such as:
– Hanging bridges
– Tyrolean Rally
-Sheep downhill
It is the perfect place to use excess energy and experience a real adventure!
Toilets at the Zoo Wroclaw
When choosing you for a trip to the Wroclaw Zoo, it’s good to know where you can arrange your own needs. Knowing the places where sanitary points are located, you can also avoid waiting in queues, which causes great discomfort. Toilets in the Zoo are located in the following places:
- Brama Główna
- Budynek Terrarium
- Wybieg Żubrów
- Wybieg Tygrysów
- Afrykarium - Może Czerwone
- Afrykarium - Wybrzerze Szkieletów
Wroclaw Zoo open after a break
Quite recently, on May 21, the ZOO Wroclaw has been reopened to visitors. The reason for the closure of the zoo for tourism was the epidemic threat of the covid-19 virus. The zoo did not receive visitors for over 2 months, but during the epidemic a number of development works were carried out, the effects of which can be seen today.
The situation of the zoo, and covid-19
Due to the state of epidemiological threat, the Wroclaw Zoo was closed for almost 2 months. However, this time was actively used and intended for the development of the object. The Wrocław Zoo has made investments related to conducting development works, including the extension and renovation of some animal enclosures, conducting promotional activities in social media and increasing the offer for visitors by introducing new species of animals. During the epidemic, it was possible to buy a prepaid ticket for future use. During the epidemic, the zoo broadcast live life of various species. They are available on Facebook funpage. The promotional action is called #domowezoo
Sightseeing, but safe
The zoo has been opened but visitors are advised to exercise extreme caution. The zoo in Wroclaw recommends using a few tips that will increase the feeling of comfort and safety for visitors. Here are the most important of them;
- Some pavilions are still closed to tourist traffic due to the small space for visitors and the prevailing warm and humid climatic conditions in some facilities
- It is recommended to buy tickets online to avoid contacting zoo staff and waiting in queues
- The zoo is open only from 9:00 to 18:00
- The zoo’s regulations have also been changed
- Holders of unused vouchers and annual passes during the epidemic have been extended by 72 days
Something extra that you have never seen!
The Wroclaw zoo was closed during quarantine, but this does not mean that life inside the zoo has stopped. During this time new, rare animals appeared. Most of them were born during quarantine.
The most interesting specimens include:
Takin Złoty – an extremely rare species that actually does not occur in the wild. Only 13 zoos in Europe run his breeding, including the Zoo Wroclaw since 2017. It is a huge breeding success and an important activity for the protection of endangered species.
Ring-tailed lemurs are one of the funniest and most beautiful animal species. Children love to watch them for hours. This spring, 4 babies of this species were born. Currently, they are one of the species particularly threatened with extinction. In the wild they occur only in Madagascar, and their number has decreased by 97% over the last 4 years.
The porcupine is an extremely peculiar species of animal found in central Africa. His body is covered with spikes. Porcupines is a species under special protection against the threat of extinction in Wroclaw Zoo a new specimen of this amazing animal appeared
Mouflon is one of the most interesting sheep-like species, formerly found in Asia Minor up to the Persian Gulf, they came to Europe from the south, where they successfully settled. However, originally this species was found in the Mediterranean. Today we can admire him in the Wroclaw zoo, where as many as 6 young individuals of this species were born.
Dik-diki or the smallest antelopes in the world. This is a very old species, because the first traces of dikdiki occur from Tanzania from 3.5 million years ago. Adult dik-diki reach only about 60 cm in size.
Moto bats that came to Wrocław from the Congo Valley in Central Africa. They are extremely rare and quickly became the face of a zoo marketing campaign. They can be found in Africarium, where a special exhibition was created for them.
This is nothing but a promotional campaign directed at people who have not had the opportunity to visit the zoo. The action takes the form of a series of educational meetings in which a series of interviews with specialists was carried out, streaming in the form of daily events from garden life, feeding various species of animals. Thanks to this initiative, we can see, among others:
- Zwierzęta dziecińca
- Kotki (czyli wyjątkowy gatunek fok)
- Pingwiny i makaki
- Żółwie wrocławskiego zoo
- Nosorożce indyjskie
- Wilki
- Pingwiny przylądkowe
- Foki pospolite
- Lemury Katta
- Zebry górskie
- Zaplecze terrarium
- Tapiry
- Alpaki
- Niedźwiedzie brunatne
- Leniwce
- wydry
- Okapi
- Wielbłądy jednogarbne
- Daniele Mezopotamskie
Other actions organized by the ZOO Wrocław
- #ZOOpytajeksperta
- #doZOObaczenia
- #ZOObacz
- #ZOObaczPokochajPomóżChronić
- Daj się oprowadzić!
Let me show you around!
This is an action that was launched on June 8, 2020. As part of this service, you can sign up to explore the Wroclaw Zoo. Visitors are accompanied by an expert guide who explains the riddles of the most interesting animal species. Participation in such tours costs only PLN 10. The number of places is limited because a maximum of 10 people can participate in one session. Sessions for visitors are held during:
Place reservations should be made by phone, to do this you should call one of the numbers:
71 340 71 09
71 340 71 25
What to bring to the ZOO Wroclaw
You can buy almost anything at the zoo, from dinner to interesting gifts. However, you can’t buy memories, so it’s especially worth taking a camera with you. It is also good to remember about a bottle of water, you can spend the whole day at the zoo, and it is difficult to visit the route shorter than 3 hours. Even in winter, we visit rooms such as the aphrodisiac or butterfly house, where the temperature is about 36 degrees
Something to eat, or restaurants in the ZOO
You can spend a lot of time in the Wroclaw Zoo. However, the view of beautiful species will not satisfy all the appetites of visitors, so when planning a trip to the zoo, you should also think about the place where we will have dinner.
The zoo has several restaurants, here are the best of them:
Restauracja Letnia
Pięknie położona restauracja, specjalizuje sie w tradycyjnych specjałach polskiej kuchni
Karczma Koala
Przysmakiem, którego nie można tam sobie odmówić są dania z grilla
Przystanek ZOO
Ekskluzywna restauracja zlokalizowana w budynku, który dawniej pełnił funkcję bramy wejściowej. Wystrój uświetniają grafiki z historią ogrodu
Pod Papugami
Klimatyczna kawiarnia autorska, serwuje wyśmienitą kawę i chłodne napoje
Karczma u Lwa
Restauracja na przeciwko wybiegu lwów, nie cieszy się najlepszymi opiniami
Laguna Bistro
Idealne miejsce do napicia się kawy, lub zjedzenia egzotycznego śniadania. Restauracja mieści sie w Afrykarium
Souvenirs can be bought at the ZOO Wroclaw
In the zoo there are several places where you can buy souvenirs, there are plenty of them, but a few of them will work best. Here are the most interesting suggestions.
Mascots of exotic animals – they are a great souvenir, especially for the youngest visitors
Souvenir medals – they can be purchased in special vending machines located near the biggest attractions of the ZOO. Such a souvenir will satisfy more than one numismatist. The price of a single medal is PLN 10.
Greeting cards – This is an interesting and unique form of souvenir, it is also the oldest gadget available in the Wroclaw Zoo, the first cards appeared from the late nineteenth century.
Miniature animal figurines – This is a great gift for zoology enthusiasts. These carefully made figurines perfectly reflect even the most exotic species of animals. They are durable and safe for the environment.
The Zoo Wroclaw has over 150 years of turbulent history behind it. The zoo has developed a lot in recent years. Every year, several new species of animals appear, new investments arise, such as Africarium, Oceanarium, Odrarium or new paddocks for animals. However, not always the Zoological Garden had such a good run.
The history of the ZOO Wroclaw
It all began in 1865, when German Breslau began to develop more dynamically. The city wanted to follow Berlin or Hamburg, which were much more developed. Zoological gardens have been functioning in both of these cities for several years. It was then that a decision was made to build a building for the municipal zoo. The company establishing the zoo initially received 10 ha of area from the city. The dynamic construction of the complex has begun.
Grand opening
At the time of opening the facility, it was inhabited by 160 species of animals. As for those days, it was an impressive number. Along with the development of the zoo, new species of animals came to him. One of the most important events for the Zoological Garden was the importation of a gorilla at the end of the 19th century. This animal was little known at the time and aroused widespread curiosity. Such dependence can be seen even in pop culture, where all the films about “King-Kong” have clearly reflected their inspirations for them come from this period.
Demonstrations of Ethnic Peoples
Shows of ethnic peoples were another important event organized by the ZOO. It was a custom borrowed from English and French culture. which consisted of bringing the indigenous people of Africa and all their belongings to the exhibition. Inhabitants of the Black Continent were to present their everyday life. The largest show of this type took place in 1904, when a group of Bedouins were brought to Breslau. Until today, the record sale of tickets was recorded, which amounted to 41 thousand. people.
Times of war and temporary problems
In the years 1921-1927 the zoo was struggling with serious problems. The deepening economic crisis after losing the First World War forced Breslau at that time to save money. All investments were stopped during this period. The deepening inflation was to the detriment of the garden, and some residents struggled with hunger. Receipts from ticket sales dropped dramatically. This situation forced the owners to close the zoo. The zoo was reopened in 1927 and increased by 3 ha.
Reopening of the ZOO Wroclaw
With the reopening, new animal species began to arrive. There were almost 2000 at that time. The most unique event at that time was the appearance of the extremely rare Manata species. It was the only such animal in all of Europe. The zoo functioned in this form until 1944, when, along with the unfavorable turn of war for the Third Reich, further complications came
ZOO Wroclaw - Formerly the ZOO in Breslau
The Breslau zoo was considered the safest in the Third Reich. Many unique species from the bombed regions were transported to it. For most of World War II, the ZOO functioned well until October 7, 1944, when the first bomb fell on the garden. This event resulted in a wave of tragic consequences. Closing the garden for visitors was their first stage, followed by the liquidation of a significant part of the collection. It should be remembered that in the garden there were then extremely rare species, imported from around the world.
Zoo evacuation and animal slaughter
The liquidation has significantly contributed to the extinction of those at risk. Nobody even considered transport. There was no money for it. In this unpleasant way, ideology once again won an unequal fight with nature. Some of the animals managed to escape and a few months after the Allied forces captured the city, they wandered around the nearby peaknicki park. They were mainly exotic species of birds. Some of them were shot and eaten by the occupying soldiers, but those who survived were caught and ended up in zoos in Krakow, Warsaw and Łódź.
Polish zoo
The reconstruction of the ZOO began in 1948, this time under the banner of People’s Poland. Thanks to the support of professors from the University of Natural Sciences, the ZOO was recognized not only as a place intended for entertainment and tourist attraction, but also as a place for scientific research. Most of the buildings have been thoroughly rebuilt. Attention was turned away from the renovation of the then authorities of the exhibition of recovered lands taking place in Hala Ludowa (now a UNESCO heritage monument) and related preparations. Thanks to this, a large part of the buildings were rebuilt faithfully in relation to the original form and managed to avoid so-common socmodernist buildings made of large panels.
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