Ogród Zoologiczny w Bydgoszczy — Attraction in Bydgoszcz

Utterly tragic zoo. In a state of absolute disrepair. Overgrown gardens. Complete lack of maintenance and animal welfare is apparent. The animals looked very very neglected and sad. Totally inhumane way to keep animals let alone display them to the public. Many of the animal pens are way too small for the animals living in them. The authorities in charge of animal welfare really should close this place down immediately and re-home the animals to facilities who are better equipped to care for them. Absolute disgrace! Words cannot describe the condition some of these poor creatures are living in. The people in charge of this place should be facing court rather than selling tickets. Broke my heart seeing this level...

If you`re looking for a huge ZOO full of exotic animals, this is definitely NOT a place for you. This ZOO enchants with its expositions of local fauna, exhibiting various central European species which are close to extinct. Also wounded animals, mainly birds, find sanctuary here. The "local farm" part is very attractive mainly for kids. You can spend several hours strolling around and enjoying peace of nature. In the small indoor exhibition, not only you can "walk on water" - having fish swimming literally under your feet, but apart from all terrariums with various exotic species, you can also enter a room with big exotic...

I wholeheartedly recommend a visit. It is not the biggest zoo around, but it has a great spirit and keeps modernizing. Aquarium/terrarium has a variety of exotic animals and tiger enclosure has a magnificent view from the top. Peacocks are often running free in the alleys, within a hand's reach. There are many of Poland's native animals as well as some from around the world. There is also a kids section with domestic animals...