Miejski Ogrod Zoologiczny w Warszawie
Miejski Ogrod Zoologiczny w Warszawie
Miejski Ogrod Zoologiczny w Warszawie
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9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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- MrMrsHappyRLiverpool, United Kingdom1,117 contributionsGreat Value ZooGreat zoo to visit. It's approx 30 minutes walk from the Old Town but a very nice walk over the bridge. Animals are well looked after and the enclosures seem fair. The only improvement would be to improve the map which is a bit confusing. Alternative improvement would be to have a set lined route that you can see most of the zoo enclosures as you keep doubling back if you've missed something. Overall great value at 20 PLN.Visited October 2021Traveled as a coupleWritten October 18, 2021
- TravelhampsterMiddletown, Connecticut91 contributionsWell laid out zoo with fascinating World War II historyThis zoo is really well laid out and easy to navigate. There are plentiful food stalls, bathrooms and a beautifully maintained playground/outdoor kids train. In the warm months, you can even choose to bring a picnic and have your choice of places to spread out and enjoy the food. The zoo is open year round including major holidays.Visited November 2022Written January 5, 2023
- MrMPortsmouth, United Kingdom39 contributions4 hours of pure pleasureA grown up and a 12 year old went for a walk around this vast zoo. There were lots of coffee points and such a variety of exhibits: Gorillas Elephants Serval cat Amphibians and reptiles Insects including rare spiders Polar bears All the residents appeared well fed and very loved and looked after. Plenty of room for them to roam about without looking cramped. There were good education points and as a non Polish speaker felt very well catered for.Visited February 2020Written February 20, 2020
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Viktorija V
Nicosia, Cyprus10 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
Recommended for visit even in winter. Not small in size. Many different places like houses for animals which need warm place.very little sign/ directions and indication, do not miss anything.
Make sure that you coming in the morning especially in winter.
Take with you 5 plan or 2 euro you can get in different install machine suovinier coin with pic of animals.kids should be happy to show later on to there friends.
Make sure that you coming in the morning especially in winter.
Take with you 5 plan or 2 euro you can get in different install machine suovinier coin with pic of animals.kids should be happy to show later on to there friends.
Written January 14, 2020
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limeclaw
Perth, Australia2,591 contributions
Aug 2022
What a fabulous zoo. So many beautiful animals and they have so much space to roam. Lovely enclosures and the animals are very well cared for.
There are plenty of food & drink stops. Clean toilet facilities and loads of play equipment for children.
It is a beautiful day out just to stroll amoungst the trees and beautiful greenery and very cheap to go and see the animals.
It is an easy walk over the bridge from the Old Town and well worth a visit.
There are plenty of food & drink stops. Clean toilet facilities and loads of play equipment for children.
It is a beautiful day out just to stroll amoungst the trees and beautiful greenery and very cheap to go and see the animals.
It is an easy walk over the bridge from the Old Town and well worth a visit.
Written August 16, 2022
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Johanna H
183 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
Lots off animals but quite small living quarters for them. Clean and nice to see everything so close witch was possible because off small spaces...but still would wish for more room to animals even double the space you still would be close but nicer for animals.
Written October 18, 2022
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jenn E
Bradford, UK45 contributions
Feb 2015
We visited the zoo today-10zlt each which was quite a bargain so we weren't so surprised that we didn't get a map or any information on the way in. Huge place and lots of animals to see-unless of course you go when we did and they are all indoors-70% of which you can't see into-no rhinos,no lion,no polar bears..... The list goes on. Information about the animals not in English. Old and run down houses/cages. The monkey house needed a good clean along with the hippos that you couldn't see through the glass tank. Lots of monkeys,maybe baboons, outside running up and down-the liveliest we saw of any of the animals but one tiny one with no fur and skeleton thin stands out. Absolutely awful. The jaguar was pacing round in circles in it's tatty small cage with a bunch of sticks,round and round and round-a clear sign of distress. Monkeys just sat looking sad,no interaction or movement from them. A lot of animals on their own rather than having a mate or family with them. After walking round for a good hour we found a place for food-not really-just cakes and drinks. A number of eateries were passed with nothing open-including the gift shop. Toilets absolutely disgusting in the reptile house,dirty and smelly with broken locks and whilst trying to choose the better one of the two I walked into one with a window right next to it-call me a prude but that doesn't seem quite right to me. I will be looking into how to complain about the sorry state of the monkeys I saw-that's how bad it was-I will upload the photo of it to prove my point. Seriously if you love animals then don't go here-it's heartbreaking.
Written February 16, 2015
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KrisBerw
Ghent, Belgium483 contributions
Dec 2019
Not Europe's most impressive zoo, but a place with a lot of History. Its founder Jan Żabiński was a zoo pioneer in Warsaw and a zoologist. He was the director of the renowned Warsaw Zoo before and during World War II. Jan and his wife Antonina and their son Ryszard used their personal villa and the zoo itself to shelter hundreds of displaced Jews. Additionally, Jan fought during the Warsaw Uprising, was subsequently injured and became a prisoner of war. They were recognized by Yad Vashem as Righteous Among the Nations for their heroic rescue of Jews during the Holocaust in Poland. A movie was made about the Żabiński couple, The Zookeeper’s Wife, released on March 31, 2017, with Jessica Chastain portraying Antonina and Johan Heldenbergh cast as Jan. Today’s zoo is still at the same location.
Written December 18, 2019
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Karen K
Boca Raton, Florida9 contributions
Jul 2011 • Friends
My sister and I were very eager to visit the zoo after reading the fabulous book "The Zookeeper's Wife". We followed the directions given on the site - Metro and then tram to Praski Park. It was a lovely ride across the Wisla, and very easy to find. We were initially disappointed, as no one understood that two crazy American ladies were searching for the zookeeper's house! We searched high and low to no avail, but loved the animal displays. The primates and monkeys were especially entertaining. After walking the park, and enjoying a snack of delicious potato pancakes we were heading toward the exit, when low and behold I spied the house! It was right where we started - behind the flamingo exhibit. So if like my sister and I - you are interested in finding it - when you enter you will see the flamingos to the right. Facing the exhibit - scoot around the corner to the left (facing) and the house sits right behind the exhibit:)
Written July 27, 2011
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bikecobb
Atlanta, GA115 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
The Warsaw Zoo is extensive, well laid out, with beautiful grounds and many exotic animals to enjoy as a family. But if, like us, you are interested in World War II history, you must visit the home of the zookeepers, the home of the Zabinski family, tucked away on the zoo grounds. They were responsible for sheltering Jewish refugees from the Warsaw ghetto in their home during the war and moving them with the help of others aiding the plight of Jews to safety. A remarkable story of courage and compassion and resolve and the home features the basement which provided sanctuary - in one case for 3 years - to persons who otherwise would have likely perished. You need to visit with a guide so be sure to call in advance to secure a reservation for your visit.
Written July 23, 2018
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Dan M
2 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
If you didn't RSVP (email or call the Villa prior to your trip), you still might be in luck. If you email, usually someone is good about getting back to you within 1-2 days.
Our experience was that we didn't know about the reservation requirement, so we panicked the night before we went to the zoo, emailed the Villa, and then decided to go to the zoo as planned the next day. When we got to the zoo we hadn't gotten a reply via email, and the ticket office told us there was nothing they could do, and that we had to register. My wife (she's great) was persistent and so we walked to the Żabińskis' Villa (which is in the zoo near the kangaroos) right away and luckily the front door was open. We mulled around the entrance a little while until we saw someone who told us the next tour would be all 11:00. So, thankfully we hadn't missed it. We made sure to tip the tour guide. Please make sure you do as well. The tour isn't more than 10 minutes, but if you're interested in this part of history, it's a must. From all that we could tell, this is still someone's living quarters, as there was a man having breakfast while had our tour.
Don't forget that the Żabińskis' Villa can only be visited with a guide. Please try to reserve by phone 603059758 or by email at villa@zoo.waw.pl
Our experience was that we didn't know about the reservation requirement, so we panicked the night before we went to the zoo, emailed the Villa, and then decided to go to the zoo as planned the next day. When we got to the zoo we hadn't gotten a reply via email, and the ticket office told us there was nothing they could do, and that we had to register. My wife (she's great) was persistent and so we walked to the Żabińskis' Villa (which is in the zoo near the kangaroos) right away and luckily the front door was open. We mulled around the entrance a little while until we saw someone who told us the next tour would be all 11:00. So, thankfully we hadn't missed it. We made sure to tip the tour guide. Please make sure you do as well. The tour isn't more than 10 minutes, but if you're interested in this part of history, it's a must. From all that we could tell, this is still someone's living quarters, as there was a man having breakfast while had our tour.
Don't forget that the Żabińskis' Villa can only be visited with a guide. Please try to reserve by phone 603059758 or by email at villa@zoo.waw.pl
Written July 10, 2018
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Rob
Swindon, UK196 contributions
Jan 2018 • Friends
Had to come here after seeing the zoo keepers wife, it's a great zoo, only £3 for January, most of the animals were indoors which was fine because you could warm up for a bit when seeing them! It's got a great variety of animals including polar bears, elephants, gorillas, some very good aquariums and the villa from the zoo keepers wife is still there! Would love to go back when it's a bit warmer!
Written January 21, 2018
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JaninaKrol
90 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
If you have read the book or seen the movie The Zookeepers Wife, then this is a must for you. And if you haven't you really should visit and learn about the courageous Jan and Antonina, who with their son Ryszard saved over 300 Jews during the holocaust.
The villa was not damaged during the war so all the furnishings and artifacts are original and authentic. A few tips to make sure you actually get to see this important attraction. You cannot just show up and expect to be allowed in for a tour. You can write ahead via e mail (willa@zoo.waw.pl) to book a date and time. Allow a few days for a response . Or call the Willa to book an appointment. There are general admitting days but they appear to be sporadic so best to get a specific time and date to avoid disappointment. We had limited time to spend in the actual Zoo but if you have the time, that is an added bonus.
The villa was not damaged during the war so all the furnishings and artifacts are original and authentic. A few tips to make sure you actually get to see this important attraction. You cannot just show up and expect to be allowed in for a tour. You can write ahead via e mail (willa@zoo.waw.pl) to book a date and time. Allow a few days for a response . Or call the Willa to book an appointment. There are general admitting days but they appear to be sporadic so best to get a specific time and date to avoid disappointment. We had limited time to spend in the actual Zoo but if you have the time, that is an added bonus.
Written August 24, 2017
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KarolinaMc
Sandhurst, UK36 contributions
So you need to print the tickets before entity of can they just scan a code on the phone?
Michał M
5 contributions
Czy pingwiny na zewnątrz tylko w chłodne dni?? Pantera też nie widzialem
האם ביום ראשון הזה 6.1.19 הם עובדים?
ran
Galilee Region, Israel85 contributions
לא יודע. שלח להם מייל.
Samantha M
25 contributions
Hi is there an exhibit here that is not so much related to the animals but the history from World War II? Is there any history left from when the family hid the Jewish people?
John B
Wokingham, UK60 contributions
Hi - the house is still there but I think you need to make an appointment to go inside. But do visit the Jewish History Museum - totally amazing. And watch the movie ‘The Zookeeper’s Wife’ which of course takes place during the Second World War. Hope this is helpful.
j_pauls
Alberta, Canada7 contributions
How can I get tickets to see the villa?
ianshamshey
New York City, NY1,042 contributions
As per linda's response.
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