Bucharest Zoo, officially Grădina Zoologică București, is in Băneasa in northern Bucharest. It opened in 1955, and you can plan a visit around its seasonal hours, admission rules and bus connections; from Baneasa Parc, a three-star hotel, it’s about a 12-minute drive or a 42-minute walk.
- Address: Strada Vadul Moldovei nr. 4, Sector 1, Bucharest.
- Public transport: STB bus 301 and STV buses 450 and 473 serve the zoo.
- Opening pattern: Tuesday to Sunday; hours vary by season, and the zoo is closed on Mondays.
- Admission: Adult admission is 20–21 lei, with other rates and online prices to check before setting out.
Where Bucharest Zoo is
Bucharest Zoo is at Strada Vadul Moldovei nr. 4, in Sector 1’s Băneasa area. Its location makes it a northern Bucharest outing, and you can pair a visit with a broader one-day route around north Bucharest if you’re planning time in the area.
How do you get to Bucharest Zoo from Băneasa?
The zoo’s official visitor information names bus 301 and buses 450 and 473 as routes serving the zoo. You can also arrive by taxi, ride-sharing or private car. The zoo has no available car-parking spaces and recommends public transport or nearby public parking, so check parking arrangements before driving. There are 10 bicycle spaces in a dedicated rack.
The zoo prohibits bicycles, scooters, rollerblades and similar items inside, so plan to leave those outside the grounds. For another nearby outing, a walk around King Mihai I Park can fit into a north Bucharest itinerary.
What are Bucharest Zoo’s tickets and admission rules?
Adult admission is 20–21 lei; admission for children, pupils, students and pensioners is 10–11 lei. Pupils and students need to show a school record book or student ID. Children under 3, people with disabilities and their accompanying persons are eligible for free admission under Law 448/06.12.2006.
Online tickets are non-refundable. Visitors with disabilities seeking free admission are directed to the zoo cashier. Because prices differ between the tariff and ticketing pages, check the official site before you go.
Re-entry is not allowed unless you buy another ticket or zoo staff give special authorization. Personal photography by phone is permitted. The zoo’s rules prohibit smoking, feeding or touching animals, throwing objects at them, hitting enclosure glass, crossing safety barriers and bringing pets.
When is Bucharest Zoo open, and how long can you stay?
Opening hours change with the season. From 1 April through 31 October, the zoo is open Tuesday to Sunday from 09:00 to 19:00. From 1 November through 31 March, it is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00. It is closed on Mondays, and last entry is one hour before closing.
The zoo closes on 25 December, 31 December, 1 January and the first day of Easter. Allow enough time to arrive before the last-entry cutoff.
What facilities and access rules should you know about?
Facilities include children’s play areas, large-luggage storage, ecological toilets and drinking-water fountains. Vending machines sell snacks and soft drinks, and the fountains are marked.
Free wooden carts for children and personal belongings are available from May through October, with a maximum load of 25 kg. Guided tours for organized groups and schools can be arranged in advance by email or phone.
Professional cameras cost 15 lei to use; commercial photography or filming costs 2,500 lei per day. Confirm the applicable rules with the zoo if you plan professional work.
FAQs
Is Bucharest Zoo closed on Mondays?
Yes. The zoo’s regular opening pattern is Tuesday through Sunday, with Monday closures.
Can you bring food or drinks into the zoo?
Vending machines sell snacks and soft drinks, and drinking-water fountains are available. The zoo prohibits feeding the animals.
Can you take a child’s stroller or belongings around the zoo?
Free wooden carts for children and personal belongings are available from May through October. Each has a maximum load of 25 kg.