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Varna city zoo, Bulgaria: what it is and when to go
Varna city zoo is a visitor attraction (Варненски зоопарк) in Bulgaria (Varna, Bulgaria). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 49. 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
- Activity · With kids, Wildlife
- Local name
- Варненски зоопарк
- Where
- Bulgaria
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- VAR Varna, 9.3 km as the crow flies
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 43.21094, 27.93632
What it is and where
Varna city zoo is a visitor attraction (Варненски зоопарк) in Bulgaria (Varna, Bulgaria).
It is in Varna, Bulgaria, where this site lists 30 more places to see, 3.4 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 43.21094, 27.93632; the nearest main airport is Varna Airport (VAR, Varna), 9.3 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)
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
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 Varna city zoo is May to October.
- JanPossible9:08
- FebPossible10:17
- MarPossible11:39
- AprPossible13:12
- MayBest time14:29
- JunBest time15:11
- JulBest time14:54
- AugBest time13:47
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:47
- NovPossible9:28
- DecPossible8:49
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 49. 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: Varna city zoo 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
- The hot waterHot spring325 m
- Planetarium VVMUPlanetarium403 m
- DelfinariumWith kids · Wildlife607 m
- Maya Vita SpaHot spring bath631 m
- Astronomical Observatory and Planetarium "Nicolaus Copernicus"Planetarium1.4 km
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
- Smolyan Planetarium: the largest planetarium in Bulgaria
- Blagoevgrad Zoo: zoo in Bulgaria
Every Bulgaria place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Varna city zoo?
It is a visitor attraction (Варненски зоопарк in the local language) in Bulgaria.
When is the best time to visit Varna city zoo?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 49.
How do you get to Varna city zoo?
The nearest main airport is Varna Airport (VAR), 9.3 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 The hot water, Planetarium VVMU, Delfinarium. The rest is in the Bulgaria guide.
Keep reading
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