Old Zoo, Poznań

Name: Old Zoo
Address: Zwierzyniecka 19, Poznań, 60-814, Poland
Telephone: +48 61 847 23 97

#31 among attractions in Poznań

Park, Zoo, Outdoor activities

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The Old Zoo in Poznań is one of the oldest zoological gardens in Poland, located in the city of Poznań, Greater Poland Voivodeship. It was founded in 1874 and was included on the register of objects of cultural heritage in 1978 as a unique example of a vivarium. The zoo started as a few animals kept by a restaurant owner in the early 1870s. It can thus be considered the oldest continuously operating Polish zoological garden. Together with the New Zoo in Poznań, which opened in 1974, it forms an integral part of the whole complex known as The Zoological Garden in Poznań. ()

Local name: Stare Zoo w Poznaniu Opened: 1874 (150 years ago)Animals: 2432Species: 368Elevation: 285 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 52°24'29"N, 16°54'18"E

Address

Zwierzyniecka 19JeżycePoznań 60-814 Poland

Contact

+48 61 847 23 97

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Nearby attractions include: Poznań Philharmonic, Grand Theatre, Imperial Castle, The Museum of Poznań Uprising 1956.

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Universities and schools
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Park
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Museum
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Old Zoo open?

Old Zoo is open:

Monday 9 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
Friday 9 am - 4 pm
Saturday 9 am - 4 pm
Sunday 9 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Old Zoo?

Nearby attractions include Muzeum Wiedzy o Środowisku, Poznań (2 min walk), Mieszkanie-Pracownia Kazimiery Iłłakowiczówny, Poznań (4 min walk), Kościół pw. Podwyższenia Krzyża Świętego, Poznań (6 min walk), Kościół pw. Świętego Michała Archanioła, Poznań (7 min walk).

How to get to Old Zoo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Zoo:

Tram

Kraszewskiego • Lines: 2 (3 min walk)
Stare Zoo • Lines: , 2 (5 min walk)

Bus

Kraszewskiego • Lines: 164 (4 min walk)
Szylinga • Lines: 148, 159, 163, 169, 177, 242 (6 min walk)

Train

Poznań Main Station (14 min walk)

Light rail

Poznań Główny • Lines: Pkm2, Pkm3, Pkm4 (14 min walk)