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Visiting Warsaw Zoo
A large zoo on the Praga side of the river, home to elephants, hippos and big cats among many other species.
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Quick answer
Warsaw Zoo is a zoo in Praga, Warsaw. Allow 2–3 hours; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Area
- Praga
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- kids, outdoors, nature and history
- Best months
- June and August–September
About Warsaw Zoo
A large zoo on the Praga side of the river, home to elephants, hippos and big cats among many other species. In its grounds, the villa of zookeepers Jan and Antonina Żabiński, who hid Jews during the war, is open as a memorial museum.
Tip: Visit the Żabiński Villa during your visit; the story of the zookeepers was told in the book The Zookeeper's Wife.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 2–3 hours.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Praga, east-bank district of pre-war tenements, street art, the vodka museum and the zoo.
Best time to visit Warsaw Zoo
Warsaw Zoo is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- August: 24°C (75°F) highs, about 8 rainy days, busy crowds.
- June: 23°C (73°F) highs, about 9 rainy days, busy crowds.
- September: 19°C (66°F) highs, about 8 rainy days, moderate crowds.
When to visit Warsaw has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Warsaw Zoo is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Old Town Market Square and Royal Castle.
- No. 20 of the 20 sights in our Warsaw things-to-do list.
- One of the picks in outdoors in Warsaw.
- A family favourite in Warsaw with kids.
Near Warsaw Zoo
Also in Praga, so you can walk between them:
- Neon Museum — 45 minutes, low cost
- Praga and the Koneser Centre — half a day, free
If you like Warsaw Zoo
- Łazienki Park — Śródmieście, 2–3 hours
- Wilanów Palace — Wilanów, 2–3 hours
- Vistula boulevards — Powiśle, 1–2 hours
Staying near Warsaw Zoo
Stay in Praga ($$) to walk here: east-bank district of pre-war tenements, street art, the vodka museum and the zoo. All areas to stay in Warsaw.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Warsaw Zoo?
Plan 2–3 hours. With Neon Museum nearby, it fits a half-day in Praga.
+Is Warsaw Zoo free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Warsaw Zoo?
June and August–September for the most comfortable weather. Visit the Żabiński Villa during your visit; the story of the zookeepers was told in the book The Zookeeper's Wife.
+Do I need to book Warsaw Zoo in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Warsaw Zoo good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Warsaw. Warsaw is a good city for families, with one of Europe's best science centres, big parks full of squirrels and peacocks, a zoo, playgrounds along the river and summer fountain shows.