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Best Zoos in Europe

1. Pairi Daiza

9.5
Domaine de Cambron, Brugelette, Hainaut
Zoo · 225 tips and reviews

Figen A.Figen Akin: Undoubtedly the best zoo in Belgium with amazing gardens and background music that makes you travel around the world. A great experience, not only for children.

ZOO Lešná is one of Best Zoos in Europe.

2. ZOO Lešná

9.5
Lukovská 112, Zlín, Zlínský
Zoo · 63 tips and reviews

Pavel Z.Pavel Zalesky: One of the most charming ZOOs I have ever visited. Reserve at least five hours for it and do not miss the opportunity to feed stingrays.

Prague Zoo is one of Best Zoos in Europe.

3. Prague Zoo

9.4
(Zoo Praha)
U Trojského zámku 120/3, Praha, Hlavní město Praha
Zoo · Praha-Troja · 367 tips and reviews

Banan A.Banan AlAayed: The best Zoo I’ve went to .. I am glad that I went there . Huge so get ready to do a lot of walking up and down the hill . The kids loved the chairlift 👍🏼.

4. Zoo Parc de Beauval

8.7
Avenue du Blanc, Saint-Aignan, Centre-Val de Loire
Zoo · 55 tips and reviews

Rodrigo F.Rodrigo Freitas: Amazing Zoo, the animals seem to have decent space and care. It has several highlights, and even the more "normal" animals are greatIt could have more toilettes spread throghout its area, though.

5. Diergaarde Blijdorp

9.3
Blijdorplaan 8, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland
Zoo · Noord · 91 tips and reviews

Peter d.Peter den Hartog: Great big zoo in the middle of Rotterdam!

6. Dierenpark De Zonnegloed

9.3
Kasteelweg 22, Oostvleteren, West-Vlaanderen
Zoo · 24 tips and reviews

Oliver C.Oliver Christ: It is a sanctuary for animals in need.

7. ZOO Jihlava

9.3
Březinovy sady 4372/10, Jihlava, Kraj Vysočina
Zoo · 31 tips and reviews

Filip M.Filip Maticky: Small, but beautiful zoo. And a tiger cub wanted to play with us!

Burgers' Zoo is one of Best Zoos in Europe.

8. Burgers' Zoo

9.2
Antoon van Hooffplein 1, Arnhem, Gelderland
Zoo · Noordoostelijk van Schaarsbergen · 64 tips and reviews

ShadelifeShadelife: Great Zoo in the Netherlands, with the great indoor areas its perfect on rainy days too.

9. Parco Natura Viva

9.0
Località Figara, 40, Bussolengo, Veneto
Zoo · 59 tips and reviews

Jo G.Jo Goos: You start with a safari with your own car. The kids loved it. Then you park your car and continue the rest of the park by foot. Very clean park and perfectly treated animals.

Planckendael is one of Best Zoos in Europe.

10. Planckendael

9.3
Leuvensesteenweg 582, Mechelen, Provincie Antwerpen
Zoo · 86 tips and reviews

4sq SUs Belgium4sq SUs Belgium: In a park known for its many white storks, you can walk from one continent to the other. Make sure not to miss the Penguin Promenade and to feed the lorikeets!

Landgoed Hoenderdaell is one of Best Zoos in Europe.

11. Landgoed Hoenderdaell

9.2
Van Ewijckskade 1, Anna Paulowna, Noord-Holland
Zoo · 20 tips and reviews

Tamara E.Tamara Eelsing: You can get real close to Some amazing animals!

12. Schönbrunn Zoo

9.1
(Tiergarten Schönbrunn)
Maxingstr. 13b, Wien, Wien
Zoo · Hietzing · 221 tips and reviews
Safaripark Beekse Bergen is one of Best Zoos in Europe.

13. Safaripark Beekse Bergen

9.3
Beekse Bergen 1, Hilvarenbeek, Noord-Brabant
Zoo · 66 tips and reviews

Tanja H.Tanja Holzhaus: Diversity: walking, driving and boating around. Animals well cared for and loads is space ;)

Erlebnis-Zoo Hannover is one of Best Zoos in Europe.

14. Erlebnis-Zoo Hannover

9.0
Adenauerallee 3, Hannover, Niedersachsen
Zoo · Zoo · 70 tips and reviews

Hauke P.Hauke Pflueger: Just lovely with such s high attention to details in all the decorations ... from the habitats to the restaurants (even the restrooms). Best zoo in Gemany.

15. Parque de la Naturaleza de Cabárceno

8.4
Obregón s/n, Cabárceno, Cantabria
Zoo · 81 tips and reviews

Jose Carlos B.Jose Carlos Baquero: plan your visit in advance. There are a lot animals to see.

Apenheul Primate Park is one of Best Zoos in Europe.

16. Apenheul Primate Park

9.2
(Apenheul)
J.C. Wilslaan 21, Apeldoorn, Gelderland
Zoo · Apeldoorn West · 58 tips and reviews

MichaMicha: Awesome monkey park. Make sure not to move together with the big crowd or come back at the first part at the end of the day.

17. BIOPARC Valencia

8.7
Av. Pio Baroja 3 (Av. Vall de la Ballestera), València, Comunitat Valenciana
Zoo · Campanar · 146 tips and reviews

Frank-Emile L.Frank-Emile Levy: The best zoo i've ever visited. It's all by walk.Animals are gorgeous, healthy and seem happy. And you've them all. Nice cafeteria with close view on antilopes, lions etc...

18. Zoo Zürich

9.0
Zürichbergstr. 221 (Klosterweg), Zürich, Zürich
Zoo · Fluntern · 69 tips and reviews

Erwin J.Erwin Julius: Great zoo. Many kind of espécimes. All the habitats are carefully made.

GaiaZOO is one of Best Zoos in Europe.

19. GaiaZOO

9.0
Gaiaboulevard 1, Kerkrade, Limburg
Zoo · 59 tips and reviews

Rick N.Rick Nijhuis: Winner of many (inter)national awards. New lion cubs in '16. May not have all key animals but the setting is beautiful and the food high quality. Fun day out also given the many playgrounds / parkours

ZOO Plzeň is one of Best Zoos in Europe.

20. ZOO Plzeň

9.0
Pod Vinicemi 928/9, Plzeň, Plzeňský kraj
Zoo · 26 tips and reviews

IlyaIlya: Absolutely lovely zoo. It is a botanical garden as well, animals are living surrounded by their home plants

21. Zoo Basel

8.9
Binningerstr. 40, Basel, Basel-Stadt
Zoo · 45 tips and reviews

Steven G.Steven Grayston: Really is a superb zoo. Been twice now and they are continually developing and improving it. Open and well thought out.

22. Zoo Leipzig

9.1
Pfaffendorfer Str. 29, Leipzig, Sachsen
Zoo · Mitte · 70 tips and reviews

Markus Y.Markus Yli-Honkola: Extremely impressive Zoo, most likely the best in Germany or even the whole Europe. Will definitely come here again!

23. Zoo Antwerpen

9.0
Koningin Astridplein 26, Antwerpen, Provincie Antwerpen
Zoo · 108 tips and reviews

Karolina M.Karolina Matejkova: We visit very often this ZOO and it incredibly improves over time. Definitelly worth of seeing.

24. Artis

9.1
Plantage Kerklaan 38-40, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Zoo · Weesperbuurt en Plantage · 185 tips and reviews

Mr. David M. C.Mr. David M. Ceder IV: Really immersive animal exhibits.

25. Wildnispark Langenberg

9.0
Wildparkstrasse, Zürich, Zürich
Zoo · 13 tips and reviews

Ramsey H.Ramsey Haddad: Great for a hike and viewing animals: wolves, mountain goats, bison, deer, wild cats, ...

26. Tierpark Hellabrunn

9.1
Tierparkstr. 30, München, Bayern
Zoo · Siebenbrunn, München · 85 tips and reviews

J K.J Kofler: Great place to spend some time in Munich apart from shopping or drinking beer. Good also for kids. My favourites are the capybaras!

27. Wilhelma

8.9
Wilhelma 13 (Neckartalstr.), Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg
Zoo · Bad Cannstatt · 60 tips and reviews

Frank N.Frank Neulichedl: Great zoo combined with a park. Not many cats but lots of chimps

ZOO Wrocław is one of Best Zoos in Europe.

28. ZOO Wrocław

9.0
ul. Wróblewskiego 1-5, Wrocław, Województwo dolnośląskie
Zoo · 63 tips and reviews

Bogdan C.Bogdan Chernyuk: Amazing quality of behavior to animals, hope to see such examples in few years in my country

29. Papiliorama

8.9
Moosmatte, Chiètres, Fribourg
Zoo · 8 tips and reviews

Muriel R.Muriel Risse: Un endroit génial pour passer un moment dépaysant à souhait! Attention à ne pas s’habiller trop chaudement 😅

30. Molló Parc

8.8
Carretera de Prats de Molló, Molló, Catalunya
Zoo · 7 tips and reviews

Moises F.Moises Fimat Tormo: Es muy agradable. Muy recomendable para venir con niñ@s. Pueden interactuar con los animales e incluso darles de comer a los osos, marmotas, ovejas, cabras...