Grodno Zoo
Гродзенскі заапарк
Belarus's oldest zoo, opened in 1927. It has large mammals, a tropical house, and an aquarium, and it's a good choice for families.
Grodno Zoo was founded in 1927 and is the oldest zoo in Belarus. It keeps several hundred species, including bears, wolves, wisents, big cats, and many kinds of birds. There is also a tropical animal house and an aquarium. The grounds are not large, but they are shady and green, making it a pleasant half-day outing with children. The zoo is in the northeast of the city, about 10 minutes by bus or taxi from the Old Town. Admission is cheap. It may be closed on Mondays, and some exhibits close in winter.
Opening hours
Approx. 9:00 am–7:00 pm (shorter hours in winter)
Nearby sights
- Lutheran Church of St. John
- Holy Protection Cathedral
- Eliza Orzeszkowa House Museum
- Maxim Bogdanovich House Museum
- Zhilibert Park
- Bridgettine Convent & Church of the Annunciation
- Cathedral of St. Francis Xavier (Farny Church)
- Pharmacy Museum (Jesuit Pharmacy)