Spring in Copenhagen Zoo
What's on this spring
A new season brings new experiences - get close to the animals, follow the cubs' first steps and enjoy spring in the heart of Copenhagen.
What you can experience
- New Leopard Trail open - 160 metres of new trail opened 18 March. See the leopards in their new surroundings.
- Two new giraffe calves - the herd has grown by two. A third is on the way.
- Elephant calf outside - follow the calf's growth. Seen outdoors when the weather allows.
- Chimpanzees in the sun - the chimpanzees use their outdoor area when spring allowes it. See them outside.
- Night Zoo and Mary's Australian Garden - great experiences for all.
- Raining? - Copenhagen Zoo has plenty of indoor experiences ready.
New: The Leopard Trail
On 18 March, Copenhagen Zoo opened its new 160-metre Leopard Trail, giving the leopards the opportunity to roam and explore a natural and varied terrain. For you as a visitor, this means a close encounter with one of the world's most beautiful predators in motion.
You can see the leopards in several places across the zoo - above you, near the Elephant House and all the way down by the pandas.
What to see this spring
The chimpanzees enjoying the spring
When the sun is out, the chimpanzees are often outside in their new outdoor area - and it is worth a visit. Watch them climb, play and enjoy the sun. Spring is one of the best seasons to catch them outdoors foraging for fresh shoots.
Meet the new elephant calf
The new elephant calf grows every day. When the weather is good, you can experience the elephants outdoors - and the little one is hard to miss. A visit you will remember.
The giraffe calves have arrived
Copenhagen Zoo now has two new giraffe calves - and another is on it's way. Come and see them on the savannah and follow what is happening in the giraffe herd.
Night Zoo - meet the animals of the night
Did you know that 80 percent of the world's animals are active at night? In Night Zoo you can meet some of them up close - in the dark.
Plan your visit
- Open everyday - see opening hours here zoo.dk/en/opening-hours
- Parking and practical information
- Buy your ticket online and skip the line
Spring brings the newly opened Leopard Trail, chimpanzees in their outdoor area, two new giraffe calves with a third on the way, the elephant calf outdoor, and a range of experiences in Night Zoo or in Tropical Zoo. See the current programme at zoo.dk/en.
Yes. On 18 March 2026, the Leopard Trail opened - Copenhagen Zoo's newest expansion with 160 metres of new trail for the leopards - Europes longest. In addition, two new giraffe calves have arrived and the new elephant calf that grows by the day.
The chimpanzees use their outdoor area when the weather allows - typically in sunshine and warmth. There is no guarantee, but spring is one of the best seasons to experience them outside.
Ticket prices vary by age. Buy tickets online at shop.zoo.dk/en and avoid queue at the entrance.
Yes. Copenhagen Zoo is open every single day and has plenty of indoor experiences - Tropical Zoo, Night Zoo and Zoo Lab keep you dry even on rainy days.
Most visitors spend 3-5 hours, though many choose a shorter and focused visit of 1-2 hours.
Yes, but we recommend buying online in advance - it is faster and you avoid the queue.
Ready to visit Copenhagen Zoo
Spring is one of the best seasons of the year at Copenhagen Zoo. The animals are active, the cubs are growing and the gardens are green. From giraffe calves and the elephant calf to the new Leopard Trail - there is always something new to discover.
When you visit Copenhagen Zoo you contribute to saving threatened animals and supporting conservation projects worldwide. The Zoo works with everything from reintroducing endangered amphibians in Denmark to combating illegal poaching of rhinos in South Africa.
