Place to visit
Bengal Tiger, Bulgaria: what it is and when to go
Bengal Tiger is an animal enclosure at Sofia Zoo (Бенгалски тигър) in Bulgaria. Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Animal enclosure at Sofia Zoo · With kids, Wildlife
- Local name
- Бенгалски тигър
- Where
- Bulgaria
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- SOF Sofia, 8.1 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 42.65993, 23.33189
What it is and where
Bengal Tiger is an animal enclosure at Sofia Zoo (Бенгалски тигър) in Bulgaria.
It is in Sofia, where this site lists 103 more places to see, 3.2 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 42.65993, 23.33189; the nearest main airport is Sofia Airport (SOF, Sofia), 8.1 km as the crow flies. How to get around Bulgaria (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the With kids and Wildlife places in Bulgaria. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Bengal Tiger is May to October.
- JanPossible9:12
- FebPossible10:19
- MarPossible11:39
- AprPossible13:10
- MayBest time14:26
- JunBest time15:07
- JulBest time14:50
- AugBest time13:44
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:48
- NovPossible9:31
- DecPossible8:53
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | May to October | November to April |
| Wildlife | May to October | November to April |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Bengal Tiger has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Bulgaria in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Bulgaria
To enter Bulgaria there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Bulgaria checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR) since 1 January 2026; plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- African LionAnimal enclosure at Sofia Zoo36 m
- Persian LeopardAnimal enclosure at Sofia Zoo69 m
- Eurasian LynxAnimal enclosure at Sofia Zoo94 m
- Snow LeopardAnimal enclosure at Sofia Zoo102 m
- JaguarAnimal enclosure at Sofia Zoo123 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Bulgaria guide.
More in Bulgaria: With kids
- Sofia Zoo: zoological garden in Sofia
- Varna Aquarium: aquarium in Varna, Bulgaria
- Plovdiv Zoo: zoo in Plovdiv, Bulgaria
- Stara Zagora Zoo: zoo in Bulgaria
- Astronomical Observatory and Planetarium "Nicolaus Copernicus": Planetarium
- Smolyan Planetarium: the largest planetarium in Bulgaria
Every Bulgaria place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Bengal Tiger?
It is an animal enclosure at Sofia Zoo (Бенгалски тигър in the local language) in Bulgaria.
When is the best time to visit Bengal Tiger?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53.
How do you get to Bengal Tiger?
The nearest main airport is Sofia Airport (SOF), 8.1 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Bulgaria is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Bulgaria map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have African Lion, Persian Leopard, Eurasian Lynx. The rest is in the Bulgaria guide.
Keep reading
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- With kids51 places for with kids in Bulgaria, from Sofia Zoo to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- BulgariaBefore travelling to Bulgaria: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in, and since 1 January…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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