Odense Zoo
Repeatedly voted one of Europe's best zoos, built along the Odense River, with manatees, penguins, giraffes and a South American rainforest house.
Odense Zoo lies on both banks of the Odense River in the south of the city. It isn't huge, but it is thoughtfully designed, and it has been named one of Europe's best zoos several times. Highlights include the Ocean House, with manatees and a South American underwater world; the African savanna, with giraffes and zebras; the penguin house; and the lions. Keepers give talks and feeding times are held throughout the day. Tickets cost about 220 Danish kroner, with discounts for children. You can walk about 30 minutes along the river from the city centre, or reach the zoo by river boat.
Opening hours
10:00–16:00 (until 18:00 or later in summer)
Nearby sights
- The Funen Village
- Munke Mose & Odense River Boats
- Brandts
- H.C. Andersen's Childhood Home
- St. Canute's Cathedral
- H.C. Andersen House
- Hans Jensens Stræde (Andersen Quarter)
- Storms Pakhus