Aalborg zoo

Aalborg Zoo is not just one of the largest zoos in the Nordics. The park is too one of Denmark's most popular attractions and is visited annually by 450,000 people.

..and an even better reason to visit the park all year round:
Aalborg Zoo is dedicated to nature conservation and has breeding programs for endangered animal species. With over 100 exotic animal species the park offers an educational experience for everyone!

In addition, in 2024 you can experience the new exhibition "World Space", which focuses on the UN's Global Goals, and the new Madagascar area with lemurs in natural surroundings.

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How is the experience?

Hear animal keeper Michella from Aalborg Zoo talk about the Madagascar facility and the lemurs 👇

The animals in the garden 🦁

See some of the many animals you can experience 👇

African elephant

The African elephant is the world's largest land animal, weighing up to 7 tonnes

Asiatic lion

The Asiatic lion is smaller than its African relative

California sea lion

The California sea lion is known for its intelligence and agility

Kangaroo

The brown-necked kangaroo lives in Australia and Tasmania

Spider monkey

The Colombian spider monkey is known for its long prehensile tail

Polar bear

The polar bear is the world's largest land predator and can weigh up to 650 kg

Red panda

The red panda lives in the Himalayan bamboo forests and lives for about 15 years

Rothschild Giraffe

The Rothschild giraffe lives in the savannahs of Uganda and Kenya

The Swamp Beaver

The swamp beaver lives by rivers and swamps in South America

Vicuna

The vicuña lives on grass steppes in the Andes
See all the animals here

Events 2024

See this year's events here 👇

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Many exciting experiences!

Aalborg Zoo offers different experiences for your visit!

See the selection here 👇

Activities and talks

Avoid missing out on activities - find the day's program and speakers here

Children's experiences

Fun and exciting activities for children of all ages

Eateries

Try the many restaurants or enjoy your own food

Duel with animals

A team building event that challenges with fun experiences

Guided tour

Guided tour - an entertaining way to see the animals

Overnight at the Zoo

Book an overnight stay close to the lions and hear them roar

Crawl and crawl

Get up close to some of the zoo's smallest animals with a guide
Read more here

Working to preserve nature🌿

Aalborg Zoo conveys knowledge about animals and nature through fascinating experiences and contributes to nature conservation locally and globally!

Dissemination

Aalborg Zoo conveys their knowledge and enthusiasm for the animals

Sustainable operation

Aalborg Zoo is the world's first environmentally certified zoo (1999)

Breeding work

Aalborg Zoo has approx. 2300 animals divided into 125 species

Research

Aalborg Zoo is an international research institution
Read more here

Opening hours

Did you know that Aalborg Zoo is open almost all year round?

See the opening hours here! 👇

See opening hours here

Frequently asked questions

We have collected here a number of the questions that are asked most often

The park is open every day except December 30, 2024 – January 10, 2025. Weekday visits are recommended for fewer people.

The zoo covers a total of 8 hectares, equivalent to 11 football pitches!

Prices vary for children and adults.

See prices here

If you come from Hobrovej, you can park for free for up to 5 hours at the main entrance. Remember parking disc.

For GPS, enter "Aalborg Zoo" or "Mølleparkvej 63, 9000 Aalborg".

If you arrive by train or bus, check the itinerary for buses to Aalborg Zoo, especially city buses 1 and 11, which stop approx. 500 meters from the entrance.

On foot or by bicycle, it takes less than half an hour from the center.

You can rent a trailer for DKK 40 in the Zooshop. The deposit is DKK 100, which you get back upon delivery.

Aalborg Zoo has no luggage boxes, so avoid bringing unnecessary things.

Aalborg Zoo is registered with the Good Access brand scheme and has made the garden accessible to young children, the elderly and the disabled.

– Handicapped parking is available at the main entrance.

– Disabled toilets are available at the main entrance and in several places in the garden.

- Guests with disabilities are welcome in their own electric or manual wheelchair. A manual wheelchair can be borrowed free of charge by contacting the staff at the entrance.

- Guide dogs and dogs in general are welcome at Aalborg Zoo.

Can I use my companion card at Aalborg Zoo?

Yes, companion cards provide free access for your helper.

Can a wheelchair be reserved before arrival?

No, wheelchairs can be borrowed free of charge by asking in the shop on arrival.

Read more here

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