ZOO Wrocław — Attraction in Wrocław

An ambarasing mistake. This place is known as "the best" zoological garden in the country, this is quite far from the truth! We shal start with the price, single adult ticket costs 55 PLN, in other zooes similar in size and animal stock, this price would be around 20 PLN! The admission fee is surely overpriced by far. The zoo isn't spacious at all. In the contrary there are narrow passages, tight cages and crowds everywhere. This isn't the best place to have a nice Sunday walk in. You will soon get into the horde of crying children left unsupervised by the carless parents. And those loud beasts (homo sapiens feralensis aka young wild humans)will probably be the most spectacular specimen around. The zoo has an amazing marketing but the quality doesn't follow. I found most of the cages empty, or looking empty. I believe the zoo's main atraction is the "Afrykanarium" it is an aquarium for exotic fish. I can't give you my opinion on this as the queue for this establishment was at least 150 m long! This is sad the the admission fee is included within the zoo's ticket as this clearly translates to the ridiculous overall price, and unfortunatelly not all the guests can enjoy the afrykanarium from the inside so why paying for it? The toilets are free of charge, they are ok but they are not a luxury you would expect from the price you payed for the ticked though. The inside pavillons are crowded and not very good. With the exception of the lizard house which is good. The seals aquarium is also great. To sum it up, you will see a lot of interesting animals, but you won't see the most exciting ones like big cats that were all hidden somewhere. If you are are ready to take a disappointment or two, you don't mind the crowds and long queues, and the crazy tickets price doesn't bother you this is an excelent place for you! If you don't, try other zooes (like Poznan which is more spacious and almost 3...

A Wild Day at Wrocław Zoo: Where the Animals Rule and Humans Just Visit

If you're ever in Wrocław and wondering what to do, let me save you some time: go to the zoo. Seriously.

Wrocław Zoo isn’t just any zoo—it’s an animal-packed adventure that feels like traveling the world without needing a passport (or a long-haul flight).

So Many Animals, So Little Time

From the moment we stepped through the gates, it was clear this place means business when it comes to wildlife.

Lions lounging like royalty. Mischievous monkeys swinging around like they own the place.

What really blew me away was just how many animals there are. Over 1,000 species, they say—and I believe it.

Everywhere you look, there’s something fascinating: sleek cheetahs, towering giraffes, snappy crocodiles, fluffy red pandas, and way more birds than I could possibly count.

Don’t Miss the Afrykarium

The Afrykarium? Absolute showstopper.

It’s this enormous building dedicated to African ecosystems, complete with underwater tunnels, giant tanks, and animals you don’t see every day.

Watching a hippo glide underwater with surprising grace or seeing a shark swim right over your head? Unreal.

The Whole Package

Wrocław Zoo is clean, well-organized, and perfect for wandering. Whether you're with kids, on a date, or just an animal enthusiast like me, it’s easy to spend the whole day here and still want more.

There are food stands, shaded spots to relax, and plenty of fun extras if you need a break from animal-gazing.

Final Verdict

Wrocław Zoo is a must. Come for the animals, stay for the sheer joy of seeing nature up close (and maybe grab an ice cream on the way out—trust me, you'll have earned it).

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I visited Wrocław Zoo on two separate occasions in September 2025 in order to make the most of my time in the city and the weather. I visit zoos across the world in order to photograph their animals, and would consider the one in Wrocław among the best.

The zoo is well laid out, with many indoor houses and outdoor enclosures for species across the animal kingdom. The houses that most impressed me were the Terrarium (for reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates) and the Afrykarium for African fauna.

The Terrarium is laid out over two floors (unfortunately not accessible to wheelchairs) and contains around 100 exhibits for animals ranging from tiny insects to crocodiles and giant tortoises. All of these are appropriate in size and conditions for their inhabitants. Many of the animals here can only be seen here in Europe, including some tiny colourful geckos from the Indian Ocean. I spent several hours in here on my two visits, photographing all the animals I could see.

The Afrykarium takes you on a journey through the continent and its waters. The only deviation from this theme was to replace the rare African manatees with their slightly more common Caribbean relative, of which I could see five individuals swimming in their tank. Other inhabitants include penguins, fur seals, sharks, hippopotamus, aardvarks, and elephant shrews. The building is accessible to wheelchairs with a few elevators, but one was out of service on my visit.

Other notable exhibits include the bird house, with its many rare species, Pallas’s cats, and olive baboons.

Overall I recommend a visit to anyone interested in birds, endangered species, unusual reptiles, or just...