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Check out the most exciting collection of the Nordic countries! Together with the invertebrates the collection includes more than 10,000 specimens of 500 species along with African elephant, Amur tiger, polar bear, black rhinoceros, etc. We boast one of the best collections of mountain goats and sheep in the world as well as an outstanding number of vultures and owls. The zoo combines 89 ha of natural forest and attractive landscapes – make sure to plan enough time. The Zoo is open every day!
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LīgaK
Liepaja, Latvia34 contributions
Good
Aug 2020 • Couples
We have been to many zoo, this was more wild, lot of tall grass, not very clean windows, but animals was nice and also there was cafe with good prices and tasty food.
Written 23 August 2020
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Caroline S
Hyvinkaa, Finland14 contributions
Prepare to walk a lot
Aug 2020
The grounds are very nice and there's a lot of walking if you intend to see everything. Guidance around the park could be better and even outside - we had a hard time finding the place. Animals have very large areas to walk around in, some of the older cages are smaller though. Not too many visitors around so you could walk around pretty much by yourself. We had lunch at one of the cafe's, food was good and portions big.
Written 11 August 2020
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M00M
Tallinn, Estonia636 contributions
Always worth visiting
Jul 2020 • Family
It happened to go there on a very hot summer day, so many of the animals were inside hiding from the heat. Yet, this was probably the reason it wasn't so Crowded there. We didn't see polar bear, he was also inside and not showing his new awesome pool. Kids zoo is more of just a coats now. Also if you want to feed birds, bring 20 cent coins with you.
Written 5 July 2020
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Peter F
Gillingham, UK58 contributions
Animal Jail
Dec 2019 • Couples
I’m not a great lover of zoo’s aka animal jails but as my wife does unfortunately that means I have to attend them and this is bar far the worst zoo I have ever had the unpleasure of visiting (I have never left a bad review of a zoo before and positively enjoyed Singapore zoo).

The compounds for the animals especially the birds and seals are tiny (the KGB prison cells in Tallinn were bigger........) Whilst many of the animals can deal with the freezing nature of the area having rhinos and elephants is absurd and yes these animals were inside in the warm when we visited the space they had was tiny.....

Whilst the zoo is very cheap to visit please treble/quadruple the costs so you can buy more land/build bigger areas for the animals

Written 29 December 2019
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Lisett
28 contributions
Nice zoo
Nov 2019 • Couples
The zoo has quite a lot of animals and the admission prices are reasonable as well. A really nice place for a walk, always cheers me up :)
Written 1 December 2019
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Ahv
Tartu, Estonia3 contributions
Meh
Oct 2019 • Family
Polar bears were awesome. Price was good but in the zoo there is too much like dears and that type of animals, those are not interesting at all.
Written 30 October 2019
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TZZ
12 contributions
Left feeling a little sad..
Oct 2019 • Solo
Very reasonably priced! I brought the ticket using the self service system which was great, only €5 for a adult!

I feel the zoo itself is a great day out and spread across far and wide. A couple of cafes to take a rest in too. (Although the signs pointing you in the direction of the animals were a little confusing at times) You could easily spend 3-4 hours here.

The enclosures all seemed a little run down and tired. Lacking in space in most cases and it would have been nice to see some more enrichment put in place as quite a few animals were pacing, looking a little stressed or even depressed in some cases. Which didn’t leave me feeling very good. It seemed like some of them wanted to go inside but were not able to because the door was shut? :(.

I would much rather pay more for admittance and the enclosures to be updated and improved?

One of the more disappointing zoos I’ve been too, just left me feeling quite sad really. Although I do appreciate what zoos do for protecting our species, breeding programs and research.
Written 20 October 2019
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rigbyhum
Northeastern Ontario, Canada23 contributions
Wow for the Polar Bears!
Oct 2019
I went to the zoo with tempered expectations, but the first exhibit was incredible. The "new" polar bear enclosures were worth the visit alone. We spent at least 1/2 hour watching the polar bear swimming and playing, quite literally inches from us. The photos were amazing! The rest of the zoo was well maintained and displayed a variety of animals that were easily viewed. It was a good walk and at the end we returned to the polar enclosure again to conclude our visit.
Written 20 October 2019
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Adventure Diva
Manchester, CT1,535 contributions
Diverse collection of wildlife
Oct 2019 • Solo
Using my Tallinn card allowed me free admission to the zoo. My first impression to the Tallinn Zoo was negative with me being yelled at by the ticket staff upon arrival. She spoke only local language which was frustrating if the zoo wants to attract international guests. Another guest that was near me apologized for the zoo's behavior. I was finally let in and started my experience.

Located in the pretty Veskimeta forest, I was conflicted with how some of the wildlife areas appeared to be too small for the animals. The newly designed "Polarum" was where I gravitated to as I have never seen polar bears and saw them rock and roll in their new, spacious environment. I was told to come early morning as that's when they get fed and there is a better chance in seeing them.

Recommendation - post feeding schedule so guests can plan out their time better. Other international zoos provides pertinent information so guests can enjoy a better zoo experience.
Written 6 October 2019
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aimeeec22_
Inverness, UK9 contributions
Good zoo but lacks space
Sep 2019 • Couples
In my opinion one of the best zoos I’ve been too (although I do not particularly like the idea of a zoo). It cost us €2 to get a bus from the Old Town to the zoo in around 25 minutes, this was exceptionally easy to do. It cost us €8 each to go to the zoo and we must have spend the best part of 5hrs walking around the zoo, lots of space for people visiting but not so much for the animals. We were fortunate to be there on a day of clear sky’s and reasonable temperatures. The polar bears looked rather sad and walked round in a circle the full time we saw them, the bird cages were too small for some of the large vultures and buzzards and the same for a few of the other animals at the zoo. As far as zoos go though it was a good day out and it was nice to see such a variety of animals but quite sad to watch some of the animals and how sad they seemed. It’s a good place but has the potential to be amazing if the enclosures were a bit better thought out space wise...
Written 30 September 2019
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