Korkeasaari Zoo

The Korkeasaari Zoo, one of the oldest in the world and renowned for its remarkable breeding programs for endangered species, was established in the 1880s. They have had particular success producing big cats like the Amur and Siberian tigers as well as snow leopards. The surroundings, like those in any good zoo, have been created to be as similar to natural ecosystems as possible, and nearly 1,000 plant species flourish here to mimic the natural habitats of the 150 various animal species. The zoo is open all year, and going to tropical homes in the winter is one of the most popular things to do in Helsinki.

From May until the end of September, you can use a ferry to reach the zoo, which is located on an island. You can travel here by bus for the remainder of the year. During the summer, a boat and water buses transport guests from Market Square to the island of Korkeasaari, where the Zoo is situated. The zoo is also connected to the mainland by a bridge that leads to the Mustikkamaa neighborhood of Helsinki, where visitors can access it all year.

Address: Mustikkamaanpolku 12, 00270 Helsinki

Official site: https://www.korkeasaari.fi/helsinki-zoo/

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