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Copenhagen ZOO — Aerial view across Copenhagen Zoo with the observation towerPhoto: FunkMonk · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited
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Copenhagen ZOO

Zoos & aquariums ·Frederiksberg ·Open now
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#2Zoos & aquariums in DenmarkMost reviewed in Frederiksberg
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  • Good on a rainy day
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Copenhagen ZOO in Frederiksberg, founded in 1859, is one of Europe's oldest zoos, between Frederiksberg Gardens and Søndermarken.

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Copenhagen ZOO — Copenhagen Zoo's tall wooden observation tower beneath a blue sky Lars K Jensen from Copenhagen, Denmark · CC BY 2.0 · edited
Copenhagen ZOO — Copenhagen Zoo's tall wooden observation tower beneath a blue skyCopenhagen ZOO — The zoo tower rising above visitors in the entrance groundsCopenhagen ZOO — Visitor overlooking the zoo's tower and pond from a railingCopenhagen ZOO — Glass animal pavilion and rustic shelter among the zoo greeneryCopenhagen ZOO — Zoo tower beside a broad netted animal enclosureCopenhagen ZOO — The observation tower standing among leafless trees in winterCopenhagen ZOO — Stone bust memorial set among plants in the zoo groundsCopenhagen ZOO — Historic illustration of visitors viewing animals in Copenhagen ZooCopenhagen ZOO — Zoo entrance beneath the observation tower on a sunny day

Why go

  • Giant pandas Xing Er and Mao Sun, on a 15-year loan since 2019, in a 4,000 m² enclosure designed by Bjarke Ingels and David Zahle.
  • Tasmanian devils, the only breeding population of the species in Europe, first bred here in 2013.
  • Polar bears in the Arctic Ring, watched through an underwater viewing tunnel opened in 2013.
  • The wooden observation tower, 43.5 metres high, with views over the parklands and the city.

Opening hours

Today09:00 – 17:00Show all
Monday09:00 – 17:00
Tuesday09:00 – 17:00
Wednesday09:00 – 17:00
Thursday09:00 – 17:00
Friday09:00 – 17:00
Saturday09:00 – 17:00
Sunday09:00 – 17:00

With kids

  • The Children's Zoo has farm animals such as llamas, goats, cows, pigs and horses.
  • Play areas and hands-on animal displays are spread through the grounds and suit children.

Know before you go

  • Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 09:00 to 18:00.
  • Sunday opening hours: 09:00 to 17:00.
  • Tickets are sold online through the zoo's own shop website.
  • Visitors may bring their own food and eat it in the picnic areas.
  • Phone the zoo on +4572200200.

Tips for your visit

  • Tickets and Zookort can be bought online, on the zoo's own shop website.
  • Check today's programme and opening hours on the zoo's website before you go.
  • Roskildevej road splits the zoo in two. Use the underground passage to move between the two halves.
  • Feedings, talks and activities are offered for both children and adults.
  • Bistro Panpan, one of the restaurants, is inside the panda habitat.

Best time to visit

  • Zoolab can be visited all year round, so the learning activity is open in every season.
  • The zoo closes at 17:00 on Sundays, an hour earlier than on other days. Plan longer visits for Monday to Saturday.

Facilities

  • Restaurant A restaurant and fast-food outlets are on site. Bistro Panpan is inside the panda habitat.
  • Food and drinks Food and beverages are sold on site.

Shorts

Sources: Copenhagen Zoo - Wikipedia · Copenhagen/Frederiksberg - Wikivoyage (see) · Copenhagen Zoo | Animals, Activities and Conser… · Copenhagen Zoo Opening Hours | Plan Your Visit … · Visitor information | Plan a day at Copenhagen … · København Zoo - Wikipedia · Zoo Kopenhagen - Wikipedia · Zoo de Copenhague - Wikipedia · Copenhagen ZOO: tickets (its own site) · Copenhagen ZOO: description (its own site) · checked 26 Oct 2026

Where
Roskildevej 32, Frederiksberg
Website
zoo.dk/

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Questions and answers

What are the opening hours of Copenhagen ZOO?

Copenhagen ZOO is open Monday to Saturday from 09:00 to 18:00. On Sundays it is open from 09:00 to 17:00.

How do I buy tickets for Copenhagen ZOO?

Tickets for Copenhagen ZOO are sold online through the zoo's own shop website.

How do I get to Copenhagen ZOO by bus?

The zoo is at Roskildevej 32 in Frederiksberg. Buses 4A, 6A and 26 serve it.

Is Copenhagen ZOO good for children?

Yes. The Children's Zoo has llamas, goats, cows, pigs and horses. Play areas and hands-on animal displays are spread through the grounds, and feedings, talks and activities are offered for children and adults.

Can I bring my own food to Copenhagen ZOO?

Yes, visitors may bring their own food and eat it in the picnic areas. The zoo also has a restaurant and fast-food outlets on site, including Bistro Panpan inside the panda habitat.

What animals can I see at Copenhagen ZOO?

The zoo keeps more than 4,000 animals across over 250 species. Two giant pandas, Xing Er and Mao Sun, have been on loan there since 2019.

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