Ogród Zoologiczny w Opolu — Zoo in Nadodrze

Ogród Zoologiczny w Opolu and its collection

Opole Zoo, opened in 1912, is a zoo in Opole, Poland.

Over 1,000 animals of 227 species are kept: 89 bird species, 73 mammal, 43 invertebrate and eleven each of reptiles and amphibians.

History

It began in 1912 as a fenced-off island area holding roe deer, peafowl and pheasants for the pleasure of strollers, covering 1.5 hectares and ranking as the second such place in Upper Silesia after the one at Bytom, which closed in 1957. In the 1950s it became the first zoo in Poland to breed Himalayan bears and red-necked wallabies.

Animals and collection

Breeding work concentrates on species covered by EEP and ESB programmes, among them Rothschild's giraffe, scimitar-horned oryx, addax, sitatunga, vicuña, pygmy hippo and tapir. Lowland gorillas and California sea lions are also held.

Things to do

Things to do include Mini rope park, Immersive VR, Water World (aquarium), Animal feeding shows and Picnic baskets.

What the venue says

• Wodny świat
• Kosze piknikowe
• Locations like Dżungla Bistro (located near the entrance pavilion) and Karczma Pod Dębami offer warm meals, snacks, beverages, and ice cream.
• There is a free parking option at the "Opole-South" Transport Interchange on Krapkowicka Street, which includes designated spaces for drivers with disabilities and is about a 15-minute walk from the zoo via the pedestrian-cyclist bridge.
• The zoo is generally well-suited for visitors with mobility needs, featuring flat terrain across Bolko Island, paved pathways, and accessible facilities to accommodate strollers and wheelchairs.