The largest zoo in Poland is located by the sea. It is home to hundreds of animal species
Have you wondered which zoo in Poland is the largest? In terms of area, Gdańsk definitely wins. This place is unique for many reasons.
When comparing Polish zoos, many aspects can be taken into account. One of them is certainly the vastness of the area, the other is the number of inhabitants and available attractions. The garden in Gdańsk is already 70 years old and covers as much as 125 hectares. Its size cannot be surpassed by any other place of this type in Poland.
Residents of all continents in Oliwa
The Gdańsk Zoo is located in the picturesque Oliwa Forest. There are representatives of 164 species of animals and as many as 859 individuals from all continents on Earth – this is data from the official website of the garden for 2023. There are also the most famous ones, such as hippos, lions, orangutans, red pandas and lynxes, as well as those loved by Internet users. capybara. In July, a male manula came to live in the zoo, and in September he was joined by his partner from Berlin.
A visit to the site is possible at any time of the year, and tickets can be purchased at the entrance without the need to make a reservation. Just go to the address ul. Karwieńska 3. If you are going there by train, it is best to get off at the Gdańsk Oliwa station. The place is located close to the city bus stop Stary Rynek Oliwski 02.
It should be remembered that although the zoo in Gdańsk is considered the largest in the country, in terms of the number of animals it is significantly inferior to Wrocław. There you will find as many as 12,000 animals from 1,100 species. We will also use the famous Africarium – an oceanarium with species of plants and animals straight from the Dark Continent.
Attractions at the Gdańsk Zoo
The Gdańsk Zoo, although with fewer inhabitants, also has a lot to offer. There are animal feeding demonstrations, rides in special electric vehicles and organized trips. We will use, among others: from a photo booth, food points, rope parks and a souvenir shop.
Not only the main garden is impressive, but also the local Small Zoo, where you can pet and cuddle the animals. There you will find goats, rabbits and alpacas. The visit, of course, takes place under the watchful eye of animal guardians.
When visiting the zoo, it is also worth visiting the nearby Oliwa Park, full of surprising trees and ponds. Its charm is enhanced by, among other things, romantic bridge. This area also houses the art collections of the Museum of Contemporary Sculpture.
