Ljubljana ZOO

Zoo of Ljubljana is a relatively small one but if in town, worth seeing. It is situated within the natural forest on the West of Ljubljana, only 20 min walk from the city center under the Roznik hill. With 6 € for adults and 4,5 € for students, price is acceptable. It is recommended to visit the Zoo on weekends, when guided tours and workshops usually take place. Reachable by foot, by bike, by car or by a Zoo Bus.

Ljubljana zoo is not a big zoo but big enough to take it as a lovely daily relaxation. It is special for being situated within the environment of a natural forest, which gives you a chance for a pleasant walk and an interesting combination of a local flora and a world-wide fauna. With numerous workshops and everyday activities Ljubljana zoo is very open to visitors. You can help or just watch feeding animals, bring your kids for some workshop or loose your fear of spiders, snakes and scorpions holding them in your hands - under supervision of a zoo mentor, of course. If you prefer them behind bars, join pigs and sheep instead or simply stroll around and admire them from the safe distance. If tired, take a sit or have a coffee or a snack at the zoo bar. Saturdays or Sundays are usually the most vivid.

Getting there
Zoological garden of Ljubljana is located on the West of the city and only half an hour walk from the city center. Thus a pleasant stroll or bike ride on a lovely sunny day is always a smart and healthy option.

If by car, follow Vecna pot. Since the zoo is located by the road, you cannot miss it. With many parking lots beside, you won`t have problems finding one for yourself.

From May 1st until the end of October, you can use a Zoo Bus, riding 5 times per day from the city center to the zoo and back. Its starting point is at Kolodvor, i.e. a bus-stop where Slovenska cesta meets Tivolska. It runs by the next schedule:

City Center – Zoo: 9.00, 10.00, 12.00, 16.00, 17.00;
Zoo – City Center: 10.20, 12.20, 16.20, 17.20, 19.20.

Admission
Ticket for adults costs 6 €, students and pupils get it for 4,5 €. For preschool children it is 3,5 € and children to 2 years of age have it for free. Discount is granted to seniors, disabled and groups above 10 persons as well. Ljubljana Card holders get a ticket at a 15 percent discount.

Opening hours
May, June, July, August: 9.00 – 19.00
April and September: 9.00 – 18.00
March and October: 9.00 – 17.00
Winter time: 9.00 – 16.00

Address
Vecna pot 70, Ljubljana
Phone: +386 (0)1 24 42 182
E-mail: info@zoo-ljubljana.si
Homepage: www.zoo-ljubljana.si