# Kraków Zoo, Poland: what it is and when to go

> Kraków Zoo is a zoo in Cracow/Kraków, Poland (est. 1929), at 340 m above sea level. Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is May to October and December. In June there are 16 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 52. It has articles in 13 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Poland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. 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.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/ogrod-zoologiczny-w-krakowie/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Zoo in Cracow/Kraków, Poland (est. 1929) · With kids, Wildlife
- **Where:** Poland · Aleja Kasy Oszczędności Miasta Krakowa, 30-232, Kraków
- **Elevation:** 340 m
- **Best time:** May to October and December.
- **Nearest airport:** KRK Balice, 5.4 km as the crow flies
- **Opening hours:** Mo-Su 09:00-18:00
- **Run by:** Fundacja "Miejski Park i Ogród Zoologiczny w Krakowie"
- **Accessibility:** Wheelchair accessible
- **Coordinates:** 50.05316, 19.85005

## What it is and where

Kraków Zoo is a zoo in Cracow/Kraków, Poland (est. 1929), at 340 m above sea level. It has articles in 13 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Poland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Kraków](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/cracovia/), where this site lists 220 more places to see, 7.8 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 50.05316, 19.85005; the nearest main airport is Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK, Balice), 5.4 km as the crow flies. How to get around Poland (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=50.053158%2C19.850048)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.053158%2C19.850048)

- **Run by:** Fundacja "Miejski Park i Ogród Zoologiczny w Krakowie"
- **Accessibility:** Wheelchair accessible

It is one of the [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/familia/) and [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/fauna/) places in Poland. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) 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 Kraków Zoo is **May to October and December**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 19 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 49 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 33 |
| April | Possible | 13 h 31 |
| May | Best time | 15 h 12 |
| June | Best time | 16 h 08 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 45 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 16 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 21 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 27 |
| November | Possible | 8 h 44 |
| December | Best time | 7 h 52 |

In June there are 16 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 52. 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 and December | January to April and November |
| Wildlife | May to October | November to April |

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Kraków Zoo has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you.

When to go to Poland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Poland

To enter Poland 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 Poland checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Złoty (PLN); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 997 police · 999 ambulance.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Szlak Okrężny](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/szlak-okrezny/): Hiking · 128 m
- [Północ - Południe](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/polnoc-poludnie/): Hiking · 343 m
- [Pustelnik](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/pustelnik/): Mountain in Poland · 369 m
- [Wąwozy Lasu Wolskiego](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/wawozy-lasu-wolskiego/): Hiking · 409 m
- [Kryspinów - Kraków Salwator](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/kryspinow-krakow-salwator/): Hiking · 482 m

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Poland guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/).

## More in Poland: With kids

- [Warsaw Zoo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/warsaw-zoo/): zoo in Poland
- [Wrocław Zoo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/zoo-wroclaw/): zoo in Poland
- [Energylandia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/energylandia/): amusement park in Poland
- [University of Wrocław Botanical Garden](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/botanical-garden/): botanical garden
- [Guido Mine and Coal Mining Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/guido-mine-and-coal-mining-museum/): Polish Mining Museum, Zabrze
- [Silesian Planetarium](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/silesian-planetarium/): planetarium in Chorzów, Poland

Every Poland place under With kids, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/familia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kraków Zoo?

It is a zoo in Cracow/Kraków, Poland (est. 1929). It has articles in 13 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Poland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Kraków Zoo?

May to October and December. In June there are 16 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 52.

### How do you get to Kraków Zoo?

The nearest main airport is Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK), 5.4 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.053158%2C19.850048) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Poland is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Poland 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 [Szlak Okrężny](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/szlak-okrezny/), [Północ - Południe](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/polnoc-poludnie/), [Pustelnik](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/pustelnik/). The rest is in [the Poland guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/25171269), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q220257), CC0. More about Kraków Zoo on [Wikipedia](https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ogr%C3%B3d_Zoologiczny_w_Krakowie). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).