4.5.2016 | Leisure

Tallinn Zoo

The zoo is one of those places that you can visit many times and still not see everything. It’s fun and interesting for visitors of all ages, especially with baby animals born in the spring. Tallinn Zoo is definitely Estonian, because you can watch many of the animals live via webcam from the zoo’s homepage. But of course, visiting is much more fun.

Located in the Veskimetsa park forest, Tallinn Zoo houses one of the most fascinating collections of wildlife in northern Europe. It has over 7,700 specimens from almost 600 species from all over the world. Tallinn Zoo has an impressive collection of wild goats and sheep, as well as a large population of vultures and eagles, along with other birds.

Guided tours can be booked in English for those wanting a deeper understanding of the zoo and its inhabitants. There is still plenty to see wandering through the grounds on your own. Children can enjoy the children’s zoo, located in the Environmental Education Center at the West Gate. You’ll find pygmy goats, bunnies, guinea pigs, hamsters, alpacas, tortoises, rats, chinchillas, a frog and even a chipmunk! Other favourites are the Elephant House and the Tropical House.

Tallinn Zoo is large, so for families with smaller children, it is best to rent a cart, which can fit up to two young children. The zoo has a number of cafes; be sure to book at least half a day to see everything.

Location
Tallinn Zoo
Paldiski mnt 145 / Ehitajate tee 150, Tallinn
tallinnzoo.ee

How to get there:
Paldiski mnt. 145 – north entrance

From Tallinn city center (Kaubamaja) bus nr. 42 (Bus stop Zoo)

From the Freedom Square (Vabaduse väljak) buses nr. 41, 42 and 22 (Bus stop Zoo)

From the Railway station (Balti jaam) buses nr 21, 41 and 43 (Bus stop Zoo)

Ehitajate tee 150 – west entrance

From Tallinn city center (Kaubamaja) bus nr. 42 (Bus stop Karikakra or Nurmenuku)

From the Railway station (Balti jaam) bus nr. 43 (Bus stop Karikakra or Nurmenuku)

Busses nr. 10, 12, 13, 28, 37, 45, 46, 47

Summer opening hours

Ticket Booth 9.00- 19.00, Indoor Exhibits 10.00-19.00 (Closed on Mondays), Children’s Zoo 10.00- 19.00.

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