These European zoos display animals from all continents. The institutions participate in species conservation programs and provide education about animals, their habitats, and ecosystems. Visitors observe rare and native species in naturalistic enclosures.
London, United Kingdom
ZSL London ZooThe zoo houses over 20,000 animals and conducts research programs for endangered species. It opened in 1828.
Berlin, Germany
Berlin Zoological GardenThe zoo houses 20,000 animals from 1,300 different species across 35 hectares of land and includes an aquarium.
Madrid, Spain
Madrid Zoo AquariumThe zoo houses 6000 animals on 20 hectares, with an aquarium for 330 species and a dolphinarium.
Vienna, Austria
Tiergarten SchönbrunnThe zoo was founded in 1752 and houses 700 animal species on 17 hectares within the palace gardens.
Valencia, Spain
L'OceanogràficThe aquatic zoo houses 45,000 marine animals in nine large underwater sections demonstrating ocean diversity.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen ZooFounded in 1859, the zoo houses 4,000 animals from 280 species and conducts conservation research programs.
Moscow, Russia
Moscow ZooOpened in 1864, the zoo spans 21.5 hectares with species from all continents and runs breeding programs for endangered species.
Valencia, Spain
Bioparc ValenciaThe zoo presents African animals in naturalistic habitats without visible boundaries between enclosures.
Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon ZooThis zoo houses over 2000 animals from 300 species and features daily dolphin and sea lion presentations plus an aerial cable car system.
Zürich, Switzerland
Zürich Zoologischer GartenThe zoo manages a conservation program for Asian elephants and maintains a rainforest with 40 animal species and 200 plant species.
Kraków, Poland
Kraków ZooThe zoo spans 20 hectares in Wolski Forest and houses 1500 animals from 260 species, including big cats and primates.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Artis ZooFounded in 1838, the zoo includes an aquarium, butterfly house, and planetarium within its 14-hectare grounds.
Athens, Greece
Attica Zoological ParkThe zoo houses 2000 animals from 350 species across 20 hectares of land with a dedicated section for endangered bird species.
Paris, France
Ménagerie du Jardin des PlantesFounded in 1794, this zoo houses 1200 animals on 5.5 hectares within the Natural History Museum of Paris.
Rome, Italy
Rome BioparkThis zoo, opened in 1911, spans 17 hectares and houses 1200 animals from 150 different species.
Budapest, Hungary
Budapest Zoo and Botanical GardenFounded in 1866, this zoo houses 2000 animals in buildings with decorative elements from the turn of the century.
Helsinki, Finland
Helsinki ZooLocated on Korkeasaari island, this zoo houses 150 animal species, specializing in cold climate animals including snow leopards and European bison.
Paris, France
Paris Zoological ParkLocated in Bois de Vincennes, this zoo houses 2000 animals in five biozones with a distinctive 65-meter artificial rock.
Thoiry, France
Thoiry ZooSafariA wildlife park with drive-through animal enclosures, combined with a Renaissance château and 16th century botanical gardens.
Chester, United Kingdom
Chester ZooA 51-hectare zoo containing 35000 animals from 500 different species, including rare and endangered species.
Saint-Aignan, France
ZooParc de BeauvalThe zoo houses 35,000 animals on 44 hectares of land and conducts conservation programs for endangered species.
Verona, Italy
Natura Viva ParkThe park spans 42 hectares and houses 1,500 animals from 200 different species, focusing on species conservation.
Belgrade, Serbia
Belgrade ZooThe zoo extends over 7 hectares in the historical Kalemegdan Park and presents 270 animal species from various continents.
Poznań, Poland
Poznan ZooFounded in 1874, the zoo covers 117 hectares and houses 2,000 animals from 140 different species.
Dublin, Ireland
Dublin ZooThe zoo houses over 400 animal species across 28 hectares of land in Phoenix Park and participates in international breeding programs.
Frankfurt, Germany
Frankfurt ZooFounded in 1858, this zoo houses over 4500 animals from 500 species across 13 hectares of land in central Frankfurt.
Plzeň, Czech Republic
Plzeň ZooThe zoo presents an extensive collection of African animals and runs conservation programs for endangered species from the savanna region.
Basel, Switzerland
Basel ZooFounded in 1874, the zoo houses 600 species and conducts significant research programs for endangered species conservation.
Prague, Czech Republic
Prague ZooThe zoo spans 58 hectares in Prague's Troja district and houses 5000 animals from 676 species, focusing on endangered species conservation.
Meath, Ireland
Tayto ParkThe park combines an amusement park with a zoo area containing over 100 animals and a large raptor section with daily flight demonstrations.
Cambron-Casteau, Brugelette, Wallonia, Belgium
Pairi DaizaA 65-hectare garden with 7000 animals, themed worlds and a collection of over 500 different plant species.