Korkeasaari Zoo
Korkeasaaren eläintarha
A Nordic zoo on an island, known for snow leopards, wolverines, Arctic foxes and other cold-climate animals. In summer, you reach it by ferry.
Korkeasaari Zoo, opened in 1889, sits on an island east of the city centre and is one of the northernmost zoos in the world. It keeps about 150 species and is known for northern and mountain animals such as snow leopards, wolverines, Arctic foxes, reindeer and brown bears. It also has a tropical house. The island is densely wooded, with paths winding along the shore. Adult tickets cost about €25, and the zoo is open year-round. In summer, ferries run from Market Square to the island. The rest of the year, take bus 16 or walk across the footbridge.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–20:00 (until 16:00 in winter)
Nearby sights
- Uspenski Cathedral
- SkyWheel Helsinki
- Allas Sea Pool
- Market Square & Old Market Hall
- Suomenlinna
- Helsinki Cathedral & Senate Square
- Kaivopuisto Park
- Hakaniemi Market Hall