Discover your experience
- Step into Denmark’s largest wildlife sanctuary at Copenhagen Zoo and prepare to be wowed: home to more than 4,000 animals representing over 264 species, the zoo offers a vivid, up-close glimpse of the planet’s biodiversity and makes for an unforgettable stop on any Scandinavian itinerary.
- Watch hands-on zoology demonstrations and wander through spacious outdoor enclosures where animals roam in settings designed to respect their natural behaviors, and be sure to say hello to the zoo’s adorable pandas, Mao Sun and He Xing, whose playful presence brings a rare and heartwarming attraction to these northern latitudes.
- Hop on the playful pushcart “journey across the continents” to experience the zoo from wildly different perspectives—tower over the landscape like a giraffe, spot crouching tigers and prowling lions in their habitats, and feel your breath catch when you encounter the commanding presence of the polar bears.
- Time your visit for feeding demonstrations and training sessions that are as informative as they are thrilling: watch black-capped squirrel monkeys dart about, observe polar bears and chimpanzees during their feeding rituals, admire hippos and mongooses up close, and catch the energetic sea lions in training while knowledgeable staff share fascinating animal facts.
- Don’t miss the chance to learn the zoo’s long story on guided tours that trace its 19th-century origins, let the kids (or the kid in you) tackle animal-themed challenges in the Zoofari playground, and enjoy interpretive displays that connect every exhibit to real conservation work.
- Get up close to one of the world’s leading elephant facilities and witness the delightful sight of these magnificent animals cooling off in an elephant-sized bathing area—an impressive display of both animal intelligence and dedicated husbandry.
- Explore the lush, 1,500-square-meter rainforest complex where slithering snakes, stealthy crocodiles, lively marmosets, colorful hornbills, tiny dwarf deer, free-flying birds and fluttering butterflies create a humid, vibrant microcosm of tropical life that transports you far from Copenhagen for a while.
- Feel good about your visit: Copenhagen Zoo channels admission and program support into global conservation efforts, from reintroducing endangered amphibians back into Denmark’s wetlands to supporting anti-poaching initiatives for rhinos in South Africa, so your day out contributes directly to protecting species and habitats worldwide.
