Korkeasaari Zoo is located on the island of the same name and is considered one of the northernmost and oldest zoos in the world. It affects the collection of animal species (over a hundred) and plants (about a thousand), a mini model of the whole world.

Walking along Korkeasaari is a journey along the Finnish lowlands, conquering mountain peaks, exploring the tundra and dangerous jungles. On the zoo you can wander the whole day and never get bored.

How to get there

The island is connected to the mainland by a bridge. The zoo can be reached by bus number 11, which leaves from the central railway station (platform number 8, travel time 20 min). In addition, the zoo can be reached by ferry (from May to September)

There are at the zoo and reptiles

Fluffy and impudent zoo dwellers

Entertainment and animal zoos

Zoo and is divided into several zones. In Africa, you can observe reptiles and amphibians from the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, in the Amazon - to get acquainted with the fauna of South America. In Borealia, there are national animals of Finland - bears, as well as mammals of Finnish boreal coniferous forests. In addition, the zoo is inhabited by animals from Australia and North America. On the territory of the zoo there is a restaurant Pukki and a cafe Safari and Watchman's cottage, as well as numerous kiosks and shops Korkeasaari and Safarishop where you can buy souvenirs

Opening Hours and the cost of visiting

Zoo is open all year round from May to August from 10: 00 to 20:00, from October to March from 10:00 to 16:00, the rest of the time - from 10:00 to 18:00. The admission fee is 7-10 EUR per adult, 4-5 EUR per child. Children under 6 years old can go for free

Address: Helsinki Zoo Mustikkamaanpolku, 12, 00570 Helsinki

Helsinki Zoo Scheme

Asian Lion

Zebra mouse

Golden lion tamarin

Krasavets-peacock

Bear in Zoo Helsinki

Pavlin at the Helsinki Zoo

Siberian Tiger

Ushastaya owl

Reviews of the zoo in Helsinki (3)

Evaluation 7

Disappointed 03 July 2014

Olga

was here in July 2014

Our goal was a walk . Nothing special from the collection of animals was expected . And, indeed, the animals are represented very sparingly . The territory of the park is small, open-air cages (compare with Zoo Berlin, Paris and St. Louis and Tel Aviv Safari Park) . Of course, compared to the Leningrad Zoo, which has been talking for 30 years, disputes and strife, here for animals - paradise . Especially a lot of meta got to bears . Recommended for walks with children . Adults have nothing to do here . Nothing, close to safari parks is not here . By the way, you can get by bus 16 from the central station . Single ticket Actually, of course .

Evaluation 9

In the world of animals 05 June 2014

Rail

was here in October 2013

The zoo is on a separate island, so it's like a separate, independent world. You can get here directly from the center of the market square by boat. And the ticket at once three in one: round trip and the ticket to the zoo. It costs 16 euros. Of these, 12 euros is the entrance to the zoo. On the territory in addition to animals there are a lot of places where you can just sit or make a picnic. There is also a cafe, but there are not many of them, and the prices in them bite. We were in the spring, therefore from all points of a public catering only one worked ... Read the whole review

Evaluation 9

The Island of the Shadows May 26, 2014

Ksenia

was here in September 2012

In the zoo we did not expect to see something exotic, just the very fact that it is on a separate island, attracted. So we decided that it was a great opportunity to see the animals on the boat and see the animals, but as a result we went by car. The conditions for them, of course, are ideal, unlike our zoos. All well-fed, quiet, tourists almost do not react. Even tigers and panthers have zero emotions on people, and they are predators! Without fences you can see only birds, walking peacocks and squirrels, ... Read full review