Copenhagen Zoo

Being one of the oldest zoos in Europe, the Copenhagen Zoo (København Zoo in Danish) is considered to be one of the most visited attractions in Denmark. Highly noted for its modern infrastructure and its involvement in various breeding programmes and safeguarding attempts, this zoo obtains a significant spot on the tourist map of Europe.

Zoo Tower

Founded by the ornithologist Niels Kjærbølling in 1859, at the summer garden of "Prinsess Vilhelmines Have" (The garden of Princess Vilhelmine), it has undergone number of major renovations during the last couple of decades providing a more realistic experience to the visitors as well as giving a better lifestyle to the animals. The Elephant House and 1.5 hectare (3.7-acre) Savanna are results of these efforts. The Savanna includes a Hippopotamus House where the hippos can be watched underwater.

The zoo has preserved many of its historical buildings. The oldest one being, a stable for yaks which was erected in 1872, which now houses the camels. A Herbivore House built in 1875 now provides shelter for the tapirs. An owl tower from 1885 is today preserved as a memorial commemorating how zoo animals were once kept. Another characteristic building is the Zoo Tower from 1905, a 43.5 m high observation tower built entirely out of wood which offers views of the surrounding parklands and city.

Musk Ox (Ovibos moschatus)

The Copenhagen Zoo houses a number of rare species of animals like the Amur Leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis), Okapi (Okapia johnstoni) and Musk Ox (Ovibos moschatus).

The Zoo comprises of the following sections:

1. Norden (The North) – featuring seal, reindeer, muskox, Eurasian eagle-owl, polar bear, brown bear and grey wolf etc.
2. Asien (Asia) – featuring red panda, tapir, otter, leopard and tiger etc.
3. Sydamerika (South America) – featuring capybara, guanaco, nandu, mara, screamer and anteater etc.
4. Afrika (Africa) – featuring rhinoceros, giraffe, impala, okapi, sable antelope, ostrich, zebra, hippopotamus, hornbill, Congo Peafowl and caracal etc.
5. Øer (Islands) – featuring emu, kangaroo, Tasmanian devil, ring-tailed lemur and kea etc.
6. Børnezoo (Children’s Zoo) – featuring llama, goat, cow, pig, horse, rabbit and chicken etc.

Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens)

Getting There…

Car and bicycle

• Approach the Zoo from Vesterbrogade, Pile Allé, Roskildevej or Søndre Fasanvej. (Parking along Roskildevej and Søndre Fasanvej)
• Bicycle parking is outside the Zoo's main entrance.

Public Transport - Buses

Several busses have a stop right outside the Zoo's main entrance - others have a stop quite close to the Zoo.

• 4A From Svanemøllen St.ation, Nørrebro Station, Solbjerg Metro St.ation and Søndre Fasanvej. Bus 4A has a stop at the traffic lights at Søndre Fasanvej/Roskildevej.
• 6A From Nørreport Station, Rådhuspladsen, Vesterport Station, Hovedbanegården (main station), Vesterbrogade and Roskildevej (the Zoo). Bus 6A has a stop at the Zoo main entrance.
• 26 From Østerport Station, Kongens Nytorv, Rådhuspladsen, Hovedbanegården (main station) and Sdr. Fasanvej (the Zoo). Bus 26 has a stop at the traffic lights at Pile Allé/Roskildevej.
• 832 Servicebus in Frederiksberg. Bus 832 has a stop at the Zoo main entrance at Roskildevej.

Public Transport - Train

• Valby Station is a 15 minutes' walk from the Zoo.
• Or catch bus 4A from Valby.

Public Transport - Metro

• The closest Metro is Frederiksberg by the Frederiksberg Center and Fasanvejen on Nordre Fasanvej are a 15-minutes' walk from the Zoo.

Subway tunnel leading to the Children's Zoo.

Opening Hours

The Zoo is open 365 days a year.

The ticket office closes 30 minutes before the Zoo closes. During the period 30 June - 12 August the ticket office closes at 7 p.m.

		Weekdays	Weekends and public holidays
	January, February	10 am - 4 pm	10 am - 4 pm
	March	10 am - 4 pm	10 am - 5 pm
	April, May	10 am - 5 pm	10 am - 6 pm
	1 - 29 June	10 am - 6 pm	10 am - 6 pm
	30 June – 12 August	10 am - 8 pm	10 am - 8 pm
	13 – 31 August	10 am - 6 pm	10 am - 6 pm
	September	10 am - 5 pm	10 am - 6 pm
	October	10 am - 5 pm	10 am - 5 pm
	November, December	10 am - 4 pm	10 am - 4 pm

24 and 31 December 10 am - 2 pm

Entry Fees

		Children (age 3-11)	Adults
	November – February	DKK 50.00	DKK 100.00
	March – October	DKK 80.00	DKK 140.00

Free access for children under the age of 3.

Contact Details

	Address	Zoologisk Have, Roskildevej 38, Postboks 7, DK 2000 Frederiksberg, Denmark.
	Telephone No.	+45 (0) 72 200 200
	Email	zoo@zoo.dk
	Web	uk.zoo.dk

Travel Notes

Following are based on the visit to the Copenhagen Zoo on 2010-07-10.

• The Zoo is very clean and organized indeed!
• The best period to visit would be during the summer.

Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus)

Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus)