Helsinki Zoo

• 150 species of animals
• A vast variety of animals can be observed here
• In winters, the zoo hosts an ice sculpting festival
• Night of the cats

You can reach via Bus No 16.

Can also reach via car through a connecting bridge

By Bus:

Bus number 16 runs from the Central Railway Station to Helsinki Zoo every day all year round, except on Christmas Eve. The platform at the Railway Station is no. 17. The estimated travel time is 21-23 minutes. 3€ - 5€

By Ferry:

Ferries to Helsinki Zoo operate from the first of May until the end of September.

The ferries leave from two different locations – Kauppatori Market Square and Hakaniemi. The Market Square ferry runs the entire summer season from the 1st of May until the end of September. The Hakaniemi ferry runs in June, July, and August. Please note that HSL travel cards are not valid on the ferry service. Get your ferry tickets on the ferry. Tickets to the zoo are bought when you arrive at Korkeasaari.

Prices of ferry tickets:
Adult: EUR 7 return, EUR 3.5 one-way
Student or pensioner: EUR 3 return, EUR 1.5 one-way
People under 18 years can travel free of charge on the ferry. Children under the age of 12 may only travel on the ferry when accompanied by an adult.

Parking is available at the Mustikkamaa recreation area, some 400 meters from the zoo entrance. Half of the parking area is free of charge, but please note that the number of parking spaces is limited. Parking outside the parking lot is forbidden as it will block the bus route and emergency vehicles. (One-Way from 14€ - 18€)

• Bikes, skateboards, rollerblades, and scooters are all forbidden in the zoo.
• Do not throw garbage outside the dustbin.
• Wear comfortable shoes to explore the zoo.
• If it is sunny, then carry a hat for protection.
• ID required at the entrance for reduced-price tickets.
• Wheelchair assistance is available.
• Outside eatables are not allowed.
• The zookeepers take good care of the animals, so please do not give your food to the animals. They may become ill if the food is unsuited for them, and overfeeding is not healthy for them either. Please do not take away any feathers or hair as they may carry unwanted visitors to your home.
• Pets do not enjoy visiting the zoo. In the zoo, they also pose a health risk to wild animals, and pets may also pick up infections.
• Helsinki Zoo is a smoke-free Helsinki destination. You can find designated smoking areas on the zoo maps.
• Instant grills are not allowed for picnics at Helsinki Zoo. Visitors can use the grills situated in the Pukki park and on the Karhulinna shore. Charcoal can be purchased from the restaurants on the island.

January and February:

Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Monday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

March and April

Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Monday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

June to August:

Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Monday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

September:

Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Monday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

October to December:

Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Monday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Notes:

*Night of the Cats 6.9. & 13.9. open 4 p.m. – 24 p.m.,
11.9. 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

4.10. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (free entry)