# Craiova Zoological Garden, Romania: what it is and when to go

> Craiova Zoological Garden is a visitor attraction (Grădina Zoologică Craiova) in Romania (Craiova). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 41. 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/rumania/craiova-zoological-garden/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Activity · With kids, Wildlife
- **Local name:** Grădina Zoologică Craiova
- **Where:** Romania · Craiova
- **Best time:** May to October.
- **Nearest airport:** OTP Otopeni, 185 km as the crow flies
- **Price:** Gratis
- **Coordinates:** 44.30164, 23.8063

## What it is and where

Craiova Zoological Garden is a visitor attraction (Grădina Zoologică Craiova) in Romania (Craiova).

Its coordinates are 44.30164, 23.8063; the nearest main airport is Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP, Otopeni), 185 km as the crow flies. How to get around Romania (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=44.301643%2C23.806298)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=44.301643%2C23.806298)

It is one of the [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/familia/) and [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/fauna/) places in Romania. 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 Craiova Zoological Garden is **May to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 01 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 13 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 38 |
| April | Possible | 13 h 14 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 35 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 19 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 01 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 51 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 17 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 44 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 22 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 41 |

In June there are 15 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 41. 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: Craiova Zoological Garden 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 Romania in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Romania

To enter Romania 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 Romania checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Romanian leu (RON); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112.

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

- [Craiova Art Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/muzeul-de-arta/): Art museum from Craiova, Romania · 2.1 km
- [Stațiunea Didactică Banu Mărăcine](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/statiunea-didactica-banu-maracine/): Winery · 4.3 km
- [Valea Oltețului](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/rezervatia-naturala-valea-oltetului/): Nature reserve in Romania · 26 km
- [Castra of Răcarii de Jos](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/castrul-roman-de-la-racarii-de-jos/): Roman fort in Dacia · 30 km
- [Brâncoveni Monastery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/manastirea-brancoveni/): Heritage site in Olt County, Romania · 40 km

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

## More in Romania: With kids

- [Galati Botanical Garden](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/gradina-botanica-galati/): botanical garden
- [Acvariul](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/acvariul/): heritage site in Prahova County, Romania
- [Therme București](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/therme-bucuresti/): Waterpark in Romania
- [Apollo Summer Lounge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/apollo-summer-lounge/)
- [Aqua Beach-Praid](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/aqua-beach-praid/)
- [Aquapark Nymphaea](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/aquapark-nymphaea/)

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

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Craiova Zoological Garden?

It is a visitor attraction (Grădina Zoologică Craiova in the local language) in Romania.

### When is the best time to visit Craiova Zoological Garden?

May to October. In June there are 15 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 41.

### How do you get to Craiova Zoological Garden?

The nearest main airport is Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP), 185 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=44.301643%2C23.806298) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Romania is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/#moverse).

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

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Romania 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 [Craiova Art Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/muzeul-de-arta/), [Stațiunea Didactică Banu Mărăcine](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/statiunea-didactica-banu-maracine/), [Valea Oltețului](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/rezervatia-naturala-valea-oltetului/). The rest is in [the Romania guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/369579055), licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).