Kaliningrad Zoo, Zoo and botanical park in Kaliningrad, Russia
The Kaliningrad Zoo spans across 16.4 hectares and provides shelter to 2,888 animals representing 266 different species.
The zoo originated in 1896 under the name Königsberger Tiergarten, initiated by Professor Maximilian Braun from the University of Königsberg.
The facility maintains its status as one of three historical zoos in Russia, featuring pre-war structures and a fountain from the original construction.
Visitors can purchase electronic tickets online to avoid queues, with adult admission priced at 450 rubles and entry permitted until one hour before closing.
The zoo grounds contain ancient plants, including a Ginkgo biloba tree that dates back to the era of dinosaurs.
Location: Kaliningrad
Inception: 1896
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-20:00
Phone: +74012218914
Website: http://kldzoo.ru
GPS coordinates: 54.72044,20.48737
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:14
Kaliningrad combines German and Russian heritage. The city features medieval architecture such as the Gothic cathedral, military structures from Prussian times, and modern cultural venues. The amber resources of the region are displayed in the museum. The Curonian Spit offers natural landscapes. Parks, theaters and museums complete the cultural offerings.
Kaliningrad Regional Drama Theatre
347 m
Monument to Friedrich Schiller in Kaliningrad
435 m
Kaliningrad Regional Science Library
505 m
Yorck-Denkmal (Königsberg)
296 m
Prussian State Archive Königsberg
511 m
Hufengymnasium
54 m
Building of the Baltic Fleet headquarters in Kaliningrad
487 m
Здание сельскохозяйственной палаты (Калининград)
667 m
Cosmonaut Monument
335 m
Здание Восточно-Прусской ремесленной школы для девушек (Калининград)
665 m
Здание общественных собраний (Калининград)
200 m
Hotel Moskva (Kaliningrad)
90 m
Дом директора хуфенской гимназии (Калининград)
97 m
Мост с рельефами на парапетах (Калининград)
536 m
Kinoteatr Zarya
275 m
Eichamtsgebäude (Konigsberg)
584 m
Жилой дом (Калининград)
766 m
Здание королевской консистории (Калининград)
574 m
Жилой дом (Калининград)
756 m
Sovetsky Avenue 13, Kaliningrad
783 m
Жилой дом (Калининград)
679 m
Здание Хуфенского лицея с головами двух девушек над входом (Калининград)
359 m
Здание городского банка и городской сберегательной кассы (Калининград)
160 m
Post office building, Kaliningrad
709 m
Памятник, посвященный первому директору зоопарка Герману Клаассу, с барельефом на постаменте (Калининград)
212 m
Скульптура «Орангутанг» (Калининград)
287 m
Памятник Вальтеру фон дер Фогельвейде (1170-1230), поэту-мениензингеру (Калининград)
216 m
Центральный вход в зоопарк (Калининград)
34 mReviews
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