Kaliningrad Zoo
Калининградский зоопарк
A long-established zoo that opened in 1896 and doubles as a garden of old trees, suitable for a half-day outing with children.
The zoo was founded in 1896 and is one of Russia's oldest. It retains many prewar buildings, sculptures and rare tree species such as dawn redwoods, and it also serves as a botanical garden. The zoo has hundreds of animal species, including elephants, hippos, polar bears and bison. The grounds are not large, and a full visit takes about two hours on foot. It is on Mira Avenue, about 10 minutes' walk from Victory Square. Admission is moderate, and the zoo is crowded on holidays.
Opening hours
About 09:00–20:00 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Cathedral of Christ the Saviour & Victory Square
- Museum of the World Ocean
- Amalienau Villa District
- Bunker Museum (Lasch Bunker)
- Brandenburg Gate (Kaliningrad)
- Königsberg Cathedral & Kant's Tomb
- Kaliningrad Regional Museum of History and Arts
- Church of the Holy Family (Kaliningrad Philharmonic)