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Korkeasaaren Elaintarha
Korkeasaaren Elaintarha
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Korkeasaari Zoo is home to 150 animal species and almost 1000 plant species that show the diversity of nature. Korkeasaari Zoo is one of the few zoos located on an island: you can take a 20 min ferry ride (during summer) or a bus (no 16) from central Helsinki to the zoo. It is the perfect place to visit due to its natural environment, animals and history. The zoo was established in 1889 and is one of the oldest zoos in the world. Korkeasaari Zoo also participates in the work to protect the habitats in the original homes of the various species. Korkeasaari Zoo’s mission is to work towards preserving biodiversity. The zoo is open every day of the year. At least one restaurant open all year round, more services during summer. Outdoor and indoor picnic areas and places for grilling. Free map at the entrance.
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Michael Š
44 contributions
Jan 2022 • Friends
I really don't recommend to visit this zoo in the winter and time of pandemic. I paid 12€ for visiting 5 outside animals. Everything inside is closed, even you can have a mask and you are vaccinated. This zoo is scam !
Written 10 January 2022
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frequentflyersuffolk
Sudbury, UK295 contributions
Sep 2021
The zoo is on an island - there is a lovely walk from the car park through woodland and then, after payment, across a bridge. The animals have plenty of room to move about, information boards are available so if you don't manage to see the animals you can learn about them. Lots of different species to see. The zoo is very clean and very easy to walk with lots to occupy children. As it was mid week the ice cream stalls etc were closed but the main restaurant had tea and coffee for sale. There is an indoor picnic area which is useful as the weather was not warm enough to sit outside. It is a great way to spend a day. We didn't have time to visit the glass houses but look forward to the next visit'
Written 19 September 2021
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trip-radar
Rhodes Town, Greece386 contributions
Jul 2021 • Solo
This zoo has plenty to present, from wildlife to the natural environment of Finland and Nordic countries.
Written 30 July 2021
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September D
Jyväskylä, Finland144 contributions
Jun 2021 • Friends
The zoo is excellent and you can easily spend a whole day roaming around. The info boards about the animals are interesting and even if you don't always see the animals themselves you can still enjoy the nature and have a good time!
Written 14 June 2021
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Emilia
France11 contributions
May 2021 • Family
The place is great for animals. We are anti zoo to begin with. This place did its part to make our view a bit lenient towards animal in captivity as animals here looked happy.
Written 22 May 2021
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Cheng
5 contributions
Apr 2021
This place is fab. It is small. Do not get us ring. The animals have plenty of spaces. Just that it could be bigger and grander.
Written 2 May 2021
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Urszula
6 contributions
Apr 2021
You just wouldn't believe it, Free parking. The place is immaculate. All the animals looked very happy. We are happy.
Written 28 April 2021
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Adventure
Helsinki, Finland82 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
We visited the zoo today and found 3 options as to how to get there. You can either take the car and park in the zoo car park, go by metro to Kalasatama and then take a bus number 16 or you can take the zoo ferry from the Central Market Square. We decided to take the car park option which was a mistake, as it seemed miles to walk, actually about a kilometre. I would take the metro and bus 16 next time, which takes you almost to the door. Once past the ticket office, 16 euros or so for adults, we walked across a bridge to the island itself. We found ourselves on an education trail, small notices telling interesting facts of nature every here and there. Well kept, very neat and tidy. Then we got to the animals, the lions were first, in a well kept large enclosure. They were right at the back and we could just about see them in the distance. Now, here's the thing and the reason for my title. The enclosures are designed so that the Animal's can show themselves if they want and I suppose we the visitors need to stay a little longer to try to spot them. It's almost like in the wild, you don't expect the animals to be seen straight away. OK, we were not so lucky with the lions this time, but later on the tiger more than made up for this, he really put on a show. Also we found the staff very friendly and willing to answer questions. It was at the Yak pen, where a young lady was feeding them with fresh grass. Whilst we were talking with her some little girls came up with questions and she made time for them also. After looking at various other birds and animals we looked for somewhere to eat. The main restaurant was a big wooden building in the middle of the island. A nice building with side rooms where people could eat their own food. The restaurant itself offered a buffet, with adult and children's dishes. We voted the food very good and once again the staff very welcoming and friendly. The zoo has many Peacocks walking around free and well used to the visitors. Very child orientated, but good for adults too, lots of information in English. The Animals looked very contented and healthy. Whatever your thoughts are on zoosgive this one a try. My Grandson loved it.
Written 30 July 2020
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Annieverse
London, UK35 contributions
Feb 2020
Some of you may have reservations about Zoos. So do I. But I did like my visit to this zoo and stayed all day. It is on an Island in the Harbour and in the summer can be accessed via a ferry. I got a bus which gave me a bit of a tour around a different island. Their are a lot of cats, big and otherwise and you can get very close to them. I also liked the birds and the Markhour. But very welcome was the Amazon indoor tropical section which featured Saki, sloths and pygmy marmosets among other small creatures.
Written 25 February 2020
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Leedonne
Helsinki, Finland
Hi,do we need to book a schedule to come in zoo?
Korkeasaari Zoo
Helsinki, Finland
Hi, and sorry for the late reply! No need to book in advance.
During most popular days there might be a queue to the ticket sales, but everyone gets in eventually :)

Lee C
Ipswich, UK
Hello,
I will be visiting Finland as part of a trip to Estonia as well from the UK this december
Its a long (Embarassing) story - but, are there Moose in the Zoo? - Male moose, with the horns ect - Currently on my bucketlist is to photograph one
Just didn't want to get my hopes up to be let down, I saw on the zoo's website there could be some, but it didn't translate 100%
Thanks so much
Korkeasaari Zoo
Helsinki, Finland
Hi Lee C,
and sorry about my late reply. We have two moose or Eurasian elks, mother and daughter, but no male. They don't have antlers as only male elks have them.
If you have time to travel to central Finland, there is a place in Jämsä called Hirvikartano where you can meet male Sauli and female Jenni, named after the presidential couple of Finland.
Hope to see you in Korkeasaari Zoo!
Enrico P
Palestrina, Italy225 contributions
sono ammessi cani di piccola taglia ?
Korkeasaari Zoo
Helsinki, Finland
Ciao Enrico,
tutti gli cani sono proibito, Korkeasaari Zoo es l'area di quarantena.
Was that correct :). Dogs are not allowed in Korkeasaari Zoo as the zoo island is quarantine area.
Cordiali saluti,
Lotta
Pandussssss
St. Petersburg, Russia75 contributions
Добрый день, будет ли зоопарк открыт 06.01.2018? Заранее спасибо.
Maria T
8 contributions
Судя по информации на сайте зоопарка - они работают. В Хельсинки все 2 января на работу выходят.
Можно ли купить билетв онлайн? И какая ситуация с парковкой, собираемся приехать в субботу к открытию, если нет мест на бесплатной, есть ли платная рядом?
KateDuna
46 contributions
Про онлайн билеты не знаю. Надо сайт смотреть. Парковки у входа нет. Если только парковаться, не доезжая, до зоопарка. Но там, мне кажется, метров 500 потом пешком
ClassyLad
Brisbane488 contributions
Hello,
Greetings from Australia. We arrive in Helsinki on a cruise for one day in July from 7am until 4pm. We would like to visit the zoo but we have a commitment in the city at 1pm. What is the quickest way to get to the zoo as I noticed it opens at 10am and we want to maximise our time in Helsinki? I understand there is a ferry that takes 40min. Is it possible to drive there quicker, in which case we may organise a taxi, Uber or driver? Kind regards, Skot
Korkeasaari Zoo
Helsinki, Finland
Hello,
and welcome to Finland! The quickest way depends on where you should be at 1pm. Both the ferry from the Market Place and the bus no 16 from the Central Railwaystation take about 20 minutes.
As the first ferry leaves from the Market Place at 10am but the bus runs from early morning, I would recommend you take the bus that leaves from the city 9.22 or 9.42 (the bus runs every 20 minutes and those are the current schedules). Then you'll be at the Mustikkamaa gate when the zoo opens.
On your way back, the ferry leaves at 12.20pm and you'll be back in the city around 12.45pm. In case you miss the ferry, you still have time to take a taxi from the Mustikkamaa gate. Please check the ferry schedule when you arrive, there may still be changes).
I hope you enjoy your short stay in Finland and Helsinki Zoo!
Kind regards,
Lotta
Borrnodrog
Giffnock, UK1 contribution
Can I take the Ferry there from Katajannoka port this weekend, April 1st or 2nd?
How else do I get there from my Hotel in Central Helsinki Katajannoka
I have 2 adults and a 14 year old traveling
Korkeasaari Zoo
Helsinki, Finland
I'm sorry the reply is a bit late, hope this helps someone else. The ferry from the Market Place operates from 1st of May until the end of September. Bus no 16 runs from the Central Railway Station all year round every 20 minutes. Estimated travel time by bus is about 20 minutes. A free map is available on the ticket office.
- Kind regards, Lotta
knjaz2016
Tartu, Estonia
А в киосках билеты сразу в зоопарк и на паром покупаешь? или билеты на паром ? И на каком языке там спрашивать надо? русский я так понял не прокатит...английский? эстонский?
ozor_nik
St. Petersburg, Russia3,964 contributions
Информационный центр Хельсинки находится на углу Торговой площади (Kauppatori), откуда уходят водные трамваи в зоопарк, по адресу Pohjoisesplanadi,19 (+358 9 3101 3300), офис открыт ежедневно. Разговаривать лучше на английском, финском (эстонский Вам в этом поможет). Билеты на водный трамвай продаются на площади, билеты в зоопарк по прибытии на остров. Можно и на автобусе №16 от главного железнодорожного вокзала. Зоопарк работает с 10 до 20 часов.
Natálie K
Prague, Hlavni Mesto Praha, Czech Republic1 contribution
Hello, we're planning a trip to The Zoo for tomorrow but our main aim are the reindeers and mooses? Have you seen some of these animals ? Thank you fot answering, Natalie
GREYGALAH H
Sydney, Australia39 contributions
yes, they're there, but not a lot of them.
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