Pafos Zoo

Zoos & aquariums ·Paphos ·Closed
4.212.9K
#22Things to do in Paphos Paphos District

Sign up free — See who's going and message them.

Is this your place? Get the badge for your website

About

Pafos Zoo is a wildlife reserve in Agiou Georgiou, a few minutes from Paphos, and Cyprus's first established and biggest licensed zoo.

More photos 5

1 / 5
Pafos Zoo

Pafos ZooPafos ZooPafos ZooPafos ZooPafos Zoo

Why go

  • The daily macaw and owl show in the Amphitheatre: the birds perform tricks, and the show is educational and entertaining.
  • The parrot and venomous snake collection, one of the largest in Europe.

Opening hours

Today09:00 – 18:00Show all
Monday09:00 – 18:00
Tuesday09:00 – 18:00
Wednesday09:00 – 18:00
Thursday09:00 – 18:00
Friday09:00 – 18:00
Saturday09:00 – 18:00
Sunday09:00 – 18:00

Don't miss

  • Albino wallabiesAlbino wallabies are among the animals on show.In the zoo grounds, Xylomantrou Street, Agiou GeorgiouDaily, 09:00 to 18:00

With kids

  • Visitors have chances to get even closer to some of the animals.

Know before you go

  • Open every day, Monday to Sunday, from 09:00 to 18:00.
  • Choose your date and time on the online booking calendar before you buy.
  • After booking, a unique ticket is emailed to you and scanned at the zoo entrance.

Tips for your visit

  • Allow time to walk among the lakes, ponds and gardens.

Best time to visit

  • In summer, the transfer bus from Paphos runs every day.
  • In winter, the transfer bus runs three times a week, so pick your bus day before you book.
  • Macaws and owls perform tricks daily in the Amphitheatre, so the show is on every visit day.

Shorts

History

Pafos Zoo grew out of Christos Christoforou's love of birds and wildlife. It was first meant to house his bird collection, but he decided to open it to the public. He also wanted to teach the local community to care for and conserve all wildlife.

  1. 2003The zoo opened to the public in September 2003, after about 3 years of building.

How to get there

  • CarLocated on Xylomantrou Street, Agiou Georgiou, Paphos District.
  • BusA transfer bus collects from most hotels in the region. A reservation is required.
  • BusThe return bus leaves the zoo at 14:30 and is the only bus going into Paphos.

Sources: Connect with wildlife - Paphos Zoo · About - Paphos Zoo · checked 19 Oct 2026

Where
Xylomantrou Street Agiou Georgiou, Paphos

Plan from here: With kids →

Questions and answers

What are the opening hours of Pafos Zoo?

Pafos Zoo is open every day, Monday to Sunday, from 09:00 to 18:00.

How do I get to Pafos Zoo from Paphos?

A direct transfer bus runs from Paphos daily in summer and three times a week in winter. It collects from most hotels in the region, and a reservation is required.

When does the bus back to Paphos leave Pafos Zoo?

The return bus leaves the zoo at 14:30. It is the only bus going into Paphos.

Is Pafos Zoo good for children?

The daily macaw and owl show in the Amphitheatre is both educational and entertaining. Visitors can also walk among lakes, ponds and gardens.

What animals can you see at Pafos Zoo?

Giraffes, monkeys, meerkats, crocodiles, kangaroos, albino wallabies, mouflon, white lions and tigers are among the animals on show. The collection of parrots and venomous snakes is one of the largest in Europe.

How invme works
  1. See who's going — faces, not ticket counts.
  2. Write to someone who shares your interests — no swipes, no matches, no paywall.
  3. Pick the event or the place to meet at — and go together.
Join free

Reviews on invme

Sign in to review
Loading comments…