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Belgrade Zoo

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Belgrade Zoo

Belgrade Zoo

Located within Kalemegdan Park in the center of downtown Belgrade, this is the largest zoo in Serbia. It houses a wide variety of animal species, making it a primary destination for families and visitors interested in wildlife within the city.

Getting There

The zoo is centrally located, meaning it is accessible via a short walk or a brief ride by public transport from most city center hotels. Depending on your starting point, it typically takes 10 to 20 minutes to reach the entrance.

Duration of Visit

Allow approximately 2 to 3 hours to walk through the grounds and view the animal exhibits at a steady pace.

When to Visit

The zoo is most crowded during weekends and school holidays. To avoid the largest crowds, visit on a weekday morning. Like most outdoor attractions, the experience varies by season, with animals being more active in spring and summer.

Nearby Attractions

Because the zoo is situated inside a larger park complex, it is easy to combine this visit with other historical sites nearby:

  • Ružica Church (0.2km)
  • Kalemegdan Park (0.3km)
  • Belgrade Fortress (0.3km)
  • Belgrade Military Museum (0.5km)

Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

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Ružica Church

Temples & religious sites

Ružica Church

A Serbian Orthodox church inside Belgrade Fortress, first built in the early 15th century and rebuilt several times since. It's a beloved pilgrimage site, drawing worshippers on the feast day of St. Petka.

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Kalemegdan Park

Parks & gardens

Kalemegdan Park

Belgrade's largest park, perched on a cliff where the Sava and Danube rivers meet. As one of the city's landmark historic sites, it offers both scenic views and history in one place.

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Belgrade Fortress

Castles & palaces

Belgrade Fortress

An old fortress and Kalemegdan Park located where the Sava and Danube rivers meet. It is regarded as the historic center of Belgrade's old town and is protected as one of Serbia's foremost cultural heritage sites.

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Belgrade Military Museum

Museums & galleries

Belgrade Military Museum

A military museum in Belgrade housing over 3,000 artifacts, from Roman and Greek-era weapons to modern firearms. Dioramas and exhibits let visitors take in the history of weaponry and warfare at a glance.

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Temples & religious sites

Bajrakli Mosque

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Heritage & monuments

Pobednik

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