Zoo Tickets Around the World: 15 Worth Booking Ahead

1.Amsterdam: ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,651 reviews · 1 day · from $35Our pick

Spend a full day at ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo, a short walk from the city center. See Asian elephants, lions, gorillas, African penguins, lemurs, otters, and more, then visit the included planetarium. Add ARTIS-Micropia or ARTIS-Groote Museum separately if you want more science and nature.

“great zoo with plenty to see. we took our 6 year old son and he absolutely loved it. lots of animals we wouldn't normally see in our zoo back home.”

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2.Rotterdam: Rotterdam Zoo Blijdorp Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,754 reviews · 1 day · from $32

Spend a full day at Rotterdam Zoo Blijdorp with skip-the-line entry. Follow regional routes through Oceanium, Amazonica, the African Savanna, Asian marshes, Gorilla Island, and the Ice Cave. Plan several hours, wear good walking shoes, and use the accessible grounds and indoor exhibits when weather turns poor.

“Spent a good 6 hours exploring all the parks they have & seeing all kinds of animals from around the world”

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3.South Tenerife: Loro Park Zoo Ticket & Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,672 reviews · 8 hours · from $75

Spend a full day at Loro Parque with admission and round-trip pickup from south Tenerife included. See Planet Penguin, Orca Ocean, dolphins, sea lions, parrots, and Katandra TreeTops. Expect roughly six hours in the park, but allow extra time for shared hotel transfers.

“On time transportation and best option who doesn’t want to drive. But takes about 2.5 hours”

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4.London Zoo: Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,386 reviews · 1 day · from $41

Spend a full day at ZSL London Zoo with entry to more than 720 animal species. See Asiatic lions, Sumatran tigers, gorillas, Humboldt penguins, giraffes, giant tortoises, and a coral reef tank. Plan four to five hours, bring weather-ready clothing, and exchange your voucher at the prepaid ticket desk.

“Great activity for people of all ages. We enjoyed it very much! Be prepared to spend 4 hours at least in there in order to be able to see all the beautiful animals.”

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5.Dubai: Skip-The-Line Ticket to Butterfly Garden

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,223 reviews · 90 days · from $20

Step into Dubai Butterfly Garden, a cool indoor home for more than 15,000 butterflies from over 50 species. You can watch the life cycle display, stroll through several garden rooms, see koi, visit the cinema, and ask staff for help getting a butterfly to land on your hand. Allow about one to two hours.

“we had great time , the workers were so nice they took photos and carefully let you handle the butterfly's, very beautiful place”

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6.Dubai: Dubai Safari Park Entry Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,905 reviews · 1 day · from $13

Spend a full day at Dubai Safari Park, home to about 3,000 animals across African, Asian, and Arabian themed areas. Your ticket includes entry, a 15-minute Arabian Desert safari, animal presentations, and scheduled talks. Add the Explorer bus or train for easier access and closer views.

“Great experience, lots to see. You will need to pay extra for certain tours.”

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7.Sydney: Taronga Zoo Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,551 reviews · 1 day · from $38

Spend a full day at Taronga Zoo, reached by a 12-minute ferry from Circular Quay. Follow nine trails through Australian and exotic animal exhibits, watch Free Flight Birds and seal presentations, and enjoy views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

“It was lightly misting when I got there, and was fully coming down later, but every animal was interesting and all the people were good spirited. Well arranged. And the ferry ride itself was pleasant”

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8.Paris: Paris Zoological Park Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,547 reviews · 700 days · from $25

Spend a few hours or a full day at Paris Zoological Park, where five biozones bring together lions, giraffes, penguins, jaguars, monkeys, reptiles, birds, and more. You get a separate entrance, accessible paths, shaded seating, and a ticket valid for 700 days, with food available to buy inside.

“Fantastic zoo and a great experience to finish off our trip after two days in the city, the animals are amazing and the zoo is clean and tidy, it is also close to a large park which you can walk through and enjoy peace and quiet. Highly recommended!”

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9.Brisbane: Australia Zoo Transfer and Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,539 reviews · 9 hours · from $126Top rated

Travel from selected Brisbane hotels to Australia Zoo in an air-conditioned vehicle with drivers such as Steve or Bruce, who share local facts and a useful zoo route. Your ticket covers entry, the Wildlife Warriors show, animal exhibits, and a short visit to the Wildlife Hospital before returning to Brisbane.

“Our guide Steve was amazing, he was prompt, funny and flexible. He also shared shared some of his favourite views and stories from his time doing tours which were really helpful. His map was also amazing as it outlines the best use of your time at the zoo. Defo would say you would be lucky to get Steve as your guide”

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10.Edinburgh Zoo Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,504 reviews · 1 day · from $36

Spend a full day at Edinburgh Zoo, where 2,500 animals fill 82 acres of sloping parkland. See Queensland koalas, giraffes, penguins, Sumatran tigers, meerkats, sloths, and Sir Nils Olav. Daily keeper talks, a dinosaur exhibition, play areas, cafés, and picnic spots make this a flexible outing for families and animal lovers.

“Far cheaper to buy on here than through the zoo itself. Tickets worked perfectly and the zoo is amazing. If you’d struggle to walk far ask for transport to the top, it was so much easier as it’s all downhill from the top”

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11.Rome: Bioparco di Roma Zoological Garden Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,414 reviews · 1 day · from $25

Spend a full day at Bioparco di Roma in Villa Borghese, seeing more than 1,200 animals from five continents. This self-guided ticket gives you one-day access and a separate entry line. Plan two to four hours, or longer with a picnic, and check the child height rule before booking.

“well laid out and a lovely place to stroll around with a good mix of animals”

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12.San Diego Zoo Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,332 reviews · 1 day · from $78

Spend a full day at San Diego Zoo, a 100-acre park with more than 4,500 rare and endangered animals. Your ticket includes the guided bus tour, express bus, Skyfari aerial tram, children’s areas, and skip-the-ticket-line entry. Plan for hills, long walks, and extra costs for food and parking.

“The cost is the same, but the skip the line feature made it very much worth it.”

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13.Agüimes: Cocodrilo Park Zoo Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,218 reviews · 365 days · from $11Best value

At Cocodrilo Park Gran Canaria, you’ll see more than 500 animals across 22,000 square meters, including Europe’s largest alligator exhibit, tigers, chimpanzees, reptiles, birds, and rescued exotic pets. Allow two to three hours, or longer if you stay for talks, feedings, and lunch.

“second time visiting. really good sanctuary with great staff. I recommend you watch the shows.”

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14.Leipzig Zoo: Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,209 reviews · 1 day · from $22

Spend a full day at Leipzig Zoo, moving through six themed worlds and habitats for 850 species. See Gondwanaland’s rainforest by boat, watch elephants swim underwater, visit Pongoland’s four great ape species, and take in tropical views from the observation deck.

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15.San Diego Zoo: 1-Day Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,150 reviews · from $76

Use your mobile ticket to enter San Diego Zoo and spend the day exploring its 100 acres of animal habitats and gardens. Your admission includes the guided bus tour, express bus, Skyfari aerial tram, and Children’s Zoo. Plan for plenty of walking, shade, and time at the animal presentations.

“There could be better signs for directions at the zoo. Also some staff at different exhibits to give information about the animals”

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