Moscow Zoo
Moscow Zoo is one of Europe's oldest (1864). 21 hectares, 8000+ animals of 1000 species. Rare species: Amur tiger, pandas. Children's zoo. Daily, hours by season. Allow 4-5 hours. Metro Barrikadnaya or Krasnopresnenskaya.
Practical Information
Updated: Jan 2, 2026Visit Duration
Minimum2 hours
Recommended3 hours
Maximum5 hours
Entrance Fee
Adult
1,500 RUB~1,500 $
Child
750 RUB~750 $
Crowd Level
High — many peoplePrice Range
BudgetHow to Get There
Metro: Krasnopresnenskaya (Circle Line) — 1 min walk. Barrikadnaya (Tagansko-Krasnopresnenskaya Line) — 4 min. Address: Bolshaya Gruzinskaya St., 1. Two sections on both sides of road, connected by bridge. Hours: summer 10:00-20:00, winter 10:00-17:00. Closed Mondays.
Working Hours
Updated: Jan 2, 2026Monday09:00 — 18:00
Tuesday09:00 — 18:00
Wednesday09:00 — 18:00
Thursday09:00 — 18:00
Friday09:00 — 18:00
Saturday09:00 — 18:00
Sunday09:00 — 18:00
Note
Tickets 600 RUB, children under 17 and students FREE. One of oldest zoos in Europe. 10,000+ animals: belugas, pandas, polar bears, Siberian tigers, giraffes. Can pay with Troika card. Metro Krasnopresnenskaya/Barrikadnaya.
Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
Partially accessible
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Moscow Zoo
Tickets ₽800. Free for Moscow children under 18. Free entry 3rd Wednesday each month for all kids. Summer hours until 22:00.
Metro Barrikadnaya or Krasnopresnenskaya, 3 min walk. Main entrance opposite planetarium.
One of Europe's oldest zoos (1864), giant pandas, giraffes, elephants, tropical pavilion, children's zoo, dolphinarium nearby.
Pandas, giraffes, main entrance with pond
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