Korkeasaari Zoo, Zoo on Korkeasaari Island, Helsinki, Finland.
The animal park spans 22 hectares across an island, housing 1,500 animals from 150 species including Amur tigers, snow leopards, and European bisons.
The zoological garden began operations in 1889, making it among the earliest established animal parks in the northern region of Europe.
The facility maintains a nature school where children participate in educational programs about wildlife conservation and environmental protection.
Visitors can reach the zoo by ferry from Market Square during summer months or through a bridge connection from Mustikkamaa district year-round.
The Wildlife Hospital within the premises provides medical care and rehabilitation services for injured and orphaned wild animals from the surrounding region.
Location: Helsinki
Inception: 1889
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Operator: Korkeasaaren eläintarhan säätiö sr
Part of: Korkeasaari ja Seurasaari
Phone: +358503525989
Email: info@korkeasaari.fi
Website: https://korkeasaari.fi/sv
GPS coordinates: 60.17500,24.98417
Latest update: September 20, 2025 21:00
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.
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