About Belgrade Zoo

Claimed to be one of the oldest public zoos in southeastern Europe and the largest and the biggest zoo in Serbia, Belgrade Zoo sprawls across an area of 7 hectares and holds approximately 1,700 animals. More than 150 different wild and exotic species of animals, as well as domestic and indigenous ones, can be found here. The Zoo also is known as Garden of good hope “Vrt Dobre nade” was founded in 1936 and the zoo's architecture is very imitative to the walls of Kalemegdan fortress with brick and rock as main elements. Belgrade zoos comprise very special collection includes the white lions, white tiger, Bornean orangutan, ring-tailed lemur, jaguar, cheetah, serval, spotted hyena, Arctic wolf, fennec fox, meerkat, honey badger, binturong, raccoon, Oriental small-clawed otter, etc.

Must See

  • Exotic species of animals
  • Beautiful flora
  • The oldest American alligator in the world.
  • The huge Fortress

How to reach

It is 1.8 km from the city center and takes around 8 minutes to reach by car at a minimum  fare of 117 RSD

Tips

  • Though the zoo does not have many but some unique animals..
  • The rope course in an interesting activity for the kids.
  • Small but a very clean place surrounded by fort walls on all sides
  • One can witness many varied species in the zoo
  • The place is apt for all age group
  • Photography is allowed
  • Taking eatables inside is prohibited.
  •  

Visit Time

Sunday          8 am to 5 pm

Monday          8 am to 5 pm

Tuesday          8 am to 5 pm

Wednesday     8 am to 5 pm

Thursday          8 am to 5 pm

Friday               8 am to 5 pm

Saturday          8 am to 5 pm

Time Icon

Waiting Time

You may have to wait in queue for tickets.

 

Entrance Fee Icon

Entrance Fee

No

 

Time you can spend Icon

Time you can spend

2 to 3 hours

 

Weather Icon

Weather

Clear Sky 23.14°C

 

Local Services in Belgrade (Contact directly)

Discussion

No threads yet!

Be the first one to start a thread.

Top Attractions in Belgrade

Top Cities in Serbia