Wrocław Zoo & Afrykarium
ZOO Wrocław / Afrykarium
Poland's oldest zoo, with the greatest number of species, and the Afrykarium, an African-themed aquarium with an underwater tunnel, hippos and penguins.
The zoo was founded in 1865 and houses more than a thousand species. The Afrykarium, which opened in 2014, is the only large aquarium in Europe dedicated to African waters. It includes a Red Sea coral reef, Lake Tanganyika, a Nile hippo habitat and a South African penguin beach. An 18-metre underwater tunnel lets you watch sharks and rays swim overhead. Queues can be long on weekends in peak season, so it's best to buy tickets online and allow at least half a day. It's right next to the Centennial Hall.
Opening hours
Approx. 9:00 am–6:00 pm (seasonal changes; check official website)
Nearby sights
- Centennial Hall
- Wrocław Multimedia Fountain & Pergola
- Japanese Garden, Wrocław
- Hydropolis
- National Museum in Wrocław
- Botanical Garden of the University of Wrocław
- Wrocław Cathedral (Cathedral of St. John the Baptist)
- Panorama of the Battle of Racławice