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Ljubljana Zoo

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Ljubljana Zoo

Overview

Ljubljana Zoo serves as Slovenia's national zoo and operates year-round. The facility houses approximately 500 animals across 119 species (excluding insects), set within a natural forested environment. It provides visitors with a straightforward outdoor setting to observe native European wildlife alongside species from other continents.

Getting There

The site is situated southwest of central Ljubljana. A local bus ride or taxi from the city centre takes about 10 to 15 minutes. Visitors can also walk or cycle from the city through adjacent park paths in roughly 30 to 40 minutes.

Suggested Duration

Allow between 2 and 3 hours to walk the pathways and see the various animal enclosures.

When to Visit

Mornings are generally best for animal activity before the midday heat. While accessible in all seasons, spring and autumn offer mild conditions for walking outdoors. Weekends, holidays, and sunny summer afternoons tend to draw the largest crowds.

Nearby Attractions

The grounds can easily be paired with several nearby cultural sites and green spaces:

  • International Centre of Graphic Arts (1.6 km)
  • Tivoli City Park (1.9 km)
  • Slovenian Computer History Museum (2.1 km)
  • Museum of Modern Art (2.1 km)

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

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Good to visit alongside

International Centre of Graphic Arts

Museums & galleries

International Centre of Graphic Arts

An art museum that opened in 1986, built specifically to house the Ljubljana Biennial of Graphic Arts, which has run since 1955. Worth visiting if you're interested in printmaking and graphic art.

1.6 km away
Tivoli City Park

Parks & gardens

Tivoli City Park

Tivoli Park is Ljubljana's largest park, where visitors can stroll past buildings and art installations scattered throughout the grounds. It's also home to a variety of birds, making it a relaxing place to enjoy nature.

1.9 km away
Slovenian Computer History Museum

Museums & galleries

Slovenian Computer History Museum

This computer history museum in Ljubljana traces the story of computing and digital heritage. Alongside computer artifacts from around the world, it houses collections from the former Yugoslavia and Slovenia.

2.1 km away
Museum of Modern Art

Museums & galleries

Museum of Modern Art

The Museum of Modern Art in Ljubljana is the leading museum for 20th- and 21st-century Slovenian art. It offers a comprehensive overview of the development of Slovenian contemporary art in one place.

2.1 km away
Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church

Temples & religious sites

Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church

This Orthodox church in central Ljubljana belongs to the Serbian Orthodox Eparchy of Zagreb and Ljubljana. Its exotic Orthodox architecture makes it a pleasant stop on a walk through the city.

2.1 km away
National Museum of Slovenia

Museums & galleries

National Museum of Slovenia

The National Museum of Slovenia, near Tivoli Park in Ljubljana, is the country's oldest cultural institution. The Natural History Museum shares the same building, making it easy to visit both together.

2.2 km away