Place to visit
Minizoo Žiar nad Hronom, Slovakia: what it is and when to go
Minizoo Žiar nad Hronom is a visitor attraction in Slovakia (Banská Štiavnica). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 06. 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
- Where
- Slovakia
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- BTS Bratislava, 131 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- 24/7
- Price
- Gratis
- Coordinates
- 48.58497, 18.86749
What it is and where
Minizoo Žiar nad Hronom is a visitor attraction in Slovakia (Banská Štiavnica).
It is in Banská Štiavnica, where this site lists 41 more places to see, 14 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 48.58497, 18.86749; the nearest main airport is M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS, Bratislava), 131 km as the crow flies. How to get around Slovakia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the With kids and Wildlife places in Slovakia. 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 Minizoo Žiar nad Hronom is May to October.
- JanPossible8:31
- FebPossible9:56
- MarPossible11:34
- AprPossible13:27
- MayBest time15:01
- JunBest time15:54
- JulBest time15:32
- AugBest time14:09
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:32
- NovPossible8:55
- DecPossible8:06
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 06. 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: Minizoo Žiar nad Hronom 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 Slovakia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Slovakia
To enter Slovakia there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Slovakia checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 158 police · 155 ambulance · 18 300 mountain rescue.
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
- Žiar nad Hronom Manor houseManor house in Žiar nad Hronom, Žiar nad Hronom district, Slovakia297 m
- Hvezdáreň M. HellaObservatory506 m
- Observatory of Maximilian Hell, Žiar nad HronomArchive organization in Žiar nad Hronom, Slovakia1.2 km
- TokajWinery2.1 km
- Šášov CastleCastle2.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Slovakia guide.
More in Slovakia: With kids
- Bratislava Zoo: zoo in Bratislava, Slovakia
- Košice Zoo: ZOO in Košice, Slovakia
- Bojnice Zoo: zoo in Bojnice, Slovakia
- Botanical Garden of the Comenius University: botanical garden in Bratislava, Slovakia
- Stropkov Animal Park: zoo in Slovakia
- ZOO: zoo in Slovakia
Every Slovakia place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Minizoo Žiar nad Hronom?
It is a visitor attraction in Slovakia.
When is the best time to visit Minizoo Žiar nad Hronom?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 06.
How do you get to Minizoo Žiar nad Hronom?
The nearest main airport is M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS), 131 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Slovakia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Slovakia 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 Žiar nad Hronom Manor house, Hvezdáreň M. Hella, Observatory of Maximilian Hell, Žiar nad Hronom. The rest is in the Slovakia guide.
Keep reading
- Banská Štiavnica41 places to see in and around Banská Štiavnica, Slovakia: Banská Štiavnica, Nový zámok, Sitno. Best time: May to October.
- With kids113 places for with kids in Slovakia, from Bratislava Zoo to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- SlovakiaBefore travelling to Slovakia: 5 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- 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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