Wrocław Zoo and Africarium

Wrocław Zoo, founded in 1865, is the oldest zoo in present-day Polish lands and also the largest (in terms of the number of exhibited animals) zoo in Poland. Here, you will encounter all your favorite animals from every continent! Recommendation: reserve plenty of time for your visit!

What did we like the most about Wrocław Zoo?

1. Africarium

AFRYKARIUM, the first oceanarium in Poland and the only one in the world dedicated to the fauna of a single continent - Africa. It is undoubtedly the most popular attraction. In the enormous pavilion, animals are divided into geographic sections. It is not only a wonderful adventure but also a great lesson in nature and geography. Afrykarium is a perfect alternative for cold and rainy days as it is located indoors. Both young and adult zoo visitors will be delighted by it:

The impressive attractions are the huge glass aquariums where you can observe exotic fish (such as rays and sharks) and mammals like African manatees, hippos, piranhas, and penguins up close (even above your heads).

PRACTICAL TIP: It is warm in the Afrykarium pavilion, and the jungle hall can be quite hot! Even on a cool day, remember to wear short sleeves! You can leave your jackets in the paid cloakroom at the entrance, but during the visit, there will be an opportunity to go to the observation terrace above the penguins and seals - and here, you might need your jackets again.

2. Odrarium

Odrarium is an exhibition of the fauna and flora of four sections of the Oder River - upper, middle, backwaters, and lower.

You can also take a look "underwater" and experience the functioning of the "mini hydroengineering":

3. "European Animals" Zone

This zone offers large enclosures for wolves, bison, lynxes, and bears. These animals, which are closest to us, are sometimes overlooked in native zoos. Here, not only do they have plenty of space, but we can also observe them from below or from above (viewing terraces - access via stairs). Additionally, there are interesting educational information boards and quizzes like "What do you know about wolves?"

4. ...and many other attractions: mini-zoo, where you can feed farm animals, a ranch with pony rides, and a rope park (additional fees apply!).

Practical Information:

• Parking - There is a paid parking lot near the Zoo at Kopernika Street, vis-a-vis the Main Entrance to the zoo.
• During the spring-summer season, there is also an entrance from the Oder side, near the footbridge, which allows you to reach Hydropolis in 15 minutes and the Market Square in 30 minutes.
• Visiting with a stroller: Afrykarium is adapted to the needs of people with disabilities and strollers (elevators and lifts), but there are many stairs, and there may be queues near the elevators and lifts due to high interest in the exhibition. In general, the zoo paths are wide and paved, sometimes covered with small stones, which can make it a bit more difficult with a stroller. The trouble arises in pavilions, especially the older ones. The primate pavilion has stairs at the entrance and exit, and the interior is covered with bark. The terrarium and butterfly house have stairs at the entrance, but the ground floor is okay. The entrance to the butterfly house on the upper floor is only via stairs, with no elevator. The aquarium has 3 stairs on one side and a flat passage with a small threshold on the other side, and the interior is fine.
• NO dogs, bicycles, or scooters are allowed (they must be left at the entrance)

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Author: aktualizacja: Marta Mleczko i Adelina Pociecha
Publish Date: 2019-05-02
Last Updated: 2022-10-02