Copenhagen ZOO
Copenhagen ZOO
4.1
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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In ZOO, you can meet more than 4,000 amazing animals and travel between continents in a pushcart. Get goosebumps from close encounters with polar bears and see the world from a giraffe’s perspective. Test yourself against different animals at the Zoofari playground, learn lots of wild animal facts and enjoy delicious food. A world to explore awaits. Open 365 days a year.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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Neighbourhood: Frederiksberg
Located between Noerrebro and Vesterbro you’ll find Frederiksberg, which is actually a municipality in itself but completely surrounded by Copenhagen. Here there are several fine theaters, from the experimental to the great Det Ny Teater (The New Theater) which specializes in transcribing the great London and New York musicals into Danish, and has done so for several years with huge success. In Frederiksberg you’ll find Denmark’s most beautiful (and expensive) city villas. These 4-5 square miles form the Beverly Hills of Copenhagen. Here you’ll also find Frederiksberg Have (Garden) which sports huge outdoor concerts, from classical to electronic dance music. To top it off, dining options range from cozy family restaurants to some of the area’s most trendy cafés.
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Narva, Estonia3,891 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
The zoo, where the animal enclosures are very spacious, but people need to stomp their feet to get a closer look at one animal or another. At the beginning of the zoo we were met by polar bears, which were interesting to watch. Also for a long time hung in a room with insects, where it was curious to watch the ants work. Have you seen giraffes drinking from a waterhole? We were lucky to see that, funny.
The observation tower, for a fee, can be skipped.
The observation tower, for a fee, can be skipped.
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Written 11 October 2024
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Klara M
8 contributions
Jan 2025 • Couples
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!
Written 10 January 2025
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Alessandra
Rovello Porro, Italy1,998 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
This zoo we liked much more than others visited previously.
It is cared for in every detail and the animals are really well kept.
It is structured on several levels so you can observe the animals from different areas.
It is very large and its full visit takes up at least half a day. There are plenty of places inside to stop for lunch. It is a suitable place for families with children.
It is cared for in every detail and the animals are really well kept.
It is structured on several levels so you can observe the animals from different areas.
It is very large and its full visit takes up at least half a day. There are plenty of places inside to stop for lunch. It is a suitable place for families with children.
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Written 28 February 2025
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Maureen K
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Oct 2024 • Friends
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.
Written 24 October 2024
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Charlie F
Salisbury, UK43 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
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.
Written 21 August 2024
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J5827AFjulieb
Basildon, UK38 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
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.
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.
Written 28 August 2024
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KyleFP
Dubai, United Arab Emirates303 contributions
Dec 2024 • Family
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!
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!
Written 23 December 2024
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Aisha A
Doha, Qatar590 contributions
Sept 2024 • Family
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
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
Written 1 September 2024
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Sarah A
3 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
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.
Written 26 April 2024
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Hitch822
Brighton, UK80 contributions
Sept 2024 • Family
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!
Written 30 September 2024
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Is it allowed to bring outside food like a cake on baby’s birthday, and a place inside where we can sit and cut it with family?
Written 9 June 2024
There are plenty of places to sit & eat, but I’m not sure wether you are allowed to take your own food in
Written 14 June 2024
Yes there are luggage lockers of different sizes which will fit most sized suitcases. They cost 10 krone and you need a coin for the locker but the staff at the desk let us pay on card and gave us the change
Written 26 April 2024
Visto k io vado a visitarlo i primi giorni di ottobre volevo sapere se si vedono gli animali?
Written 19 June 2019
Direi proprio di sì! Unica cosa se c’è brutto tempo non credo che ne valga la pena!
Written 26 June 2019
Getauscht hatten wir kein Geld, daher kann ich leider nicht sagen ob es bar geht, aber mit normaler EC Karte ging es
Written 30 May 2019
Hi can you adopt an animal? Struggling to find it anywhere would like to adopt one before I attend as a gift for the person I’m going with?
Written 20 March 2019
I didn't see anything like that when I was there - but I'd ask the staff on their site :)
Written 24 March 2019
Buenas, iremos a la ciudad en el puente de diciembre, está abierto??
Written 2 August 2018
Hallo
My Spanish is not that great, but I think that you are asking if the ZOO is open in December? The answer to that question is yes. The ZOO is open every day all year around, and this December you can look forward to see ZOO in outstanding Christmas lights.
Written 2 August 2018
Was there in Feb, it was a fantastic zoo and even though there is building work, it didn't ruin the day.
Written 2 June 2018
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