Munkholm Zoo

Munkholm Zoo and its collection

Munkholm Zoo, opened in 1994, is a zoo in Balle, Denmark.

Established in 1994, it keeps roughly 400 animals of 90 species and draws over 30,000 visitors a year.

History

The married couple Annelise and Benny Johansen bought the plot, then a ploughed field with a two-winged farmstead. Within a few years the property was registered as a zoo, by which point the pair had 90 animals.

Animals and collection

Animals on show include kameler, vaskebjørne, grise, Japan Makak and Berberaber.

Things to do

Things to do include Animal show, Zookeeper for a day and Serval Grill (restaurant).

What the venue says

  • popular petting zoo area where visitors can interact closely with friendly animals
  • scheduled keeper-led sessions throughout the day
  • Få stillet sulten med lette måltider, snacks, is og kolde drikke.
  • Ample parking is available directly at the entrance of the park, and parking is completely free of charge for visitors.
  • Vores stier er meget fremkommelige for kørestole, og der er bænke langs stien hvor man kan få et hvil, hvis man er gangbesværet.
  • Ja hvis man har et ledsagerkort, kommer hjælperen gratis ind.
  • Man kan leje trækvogne. Vi har ingen kørestole.

Opening hours

Season Days Opens Closes
21 Mar – 26 Jun Monday – Friday 10:00 16:00
21 Mar – 26 Jun Saturday, Sunday 10:00 17:00
10 Aug – 11 Oct Monday – Friday 10:00 16:00
10 Aug – 11 Oct Saturday, Sunday 10:00 17:00

Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.

Åbner igen 21. marts 2026, med gratis is til børnene og kaffe til de voksne. Åbent frem til og med uge 44

Admission

Ticket TypePrice
Adults (15+)160.00 DKK
Children (ages 2–14)105.00 DKK
Seniors (65+)140.00 DKK

Facilities

  • Disability admission concession
  • Wheelchair accessible routes
  • On-site dining
  • Keeper talk or show
  • Behind-the-scenes tour

Exhibitions & events

No upcoming events

No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Munkholm Zoo at this time.

Location & map

Munkholmvej 5
Balle
Denmark

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Animals

Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Munkholm Zoo.