Copenhagen Zoo for Adults - Summer 2026
Summer experiences at Copenhagen Zoo
Spend a day or an evening at Copenhagen Zoo - in the middle of Copenhagen, surrounded by some of the world's most extraordinary animals. See the leopards patrol Europe's longest predator trail, get close to the giant pandas and watch the chimpanzees in their outdoor area.
Summer highlights at Copenhagen Zoo
- New Leopard Trail open - 160 metres of new trail opened 18 March. See the leopards in their new surroundings.
- When the sun is out, the chimpanzees are often outside in their new enclosure.
- 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.
- Night Zoo and Mary's Australian Garden - great experiences for all.
- Raining? Copenhagen Zoo has plenty of indoor experiences.
Just opened: The Leopard Trail
Europe’s longest predator trail stretches 160 metres, giving the leopards more room to move. For you, it means a close-up encounter with one of the world’s threatened predators.
You can spot the leopards in several places around the Zoo — above you, by the Elephant House, and all the way down by the pandas.
What to see this summer
Life of the Leopards on Java
Step into conservation work as we head to Baluran National Park on the island of Java in Indonesia. Get up close to the rare leopard as we explore its life and the challenges it faces in the wild.
Chimpanzees Enjoying Summer
When the sun is out, the chimpanzees are often outside in their new enclosure — and it’s well worth a visit. Watch them climb, play and enjoy the warmth up close.
Meet the Little Elephant
In March 2026, Mun gave birth to a male calf - one of the rarest events in zoo conservation. When the weather allows, the entire herd moves outside.
Sheltered Experiences
If the weather isn’t on your side, ZOO offers plenty to explore indoors – from Tropezoo to Zoolab.
Dining options
Bistro Ailu serves French-Asian food with a direct view of the panda area - the pandas eat, sleep and move around on the other side of the windows while you do the same. The menu combines Asian flavours and French techniques with seasonal Danish produce. It is a proper sit-down meal, not a snack stop.
Yes - The Zoo draws families, but the animals do not care who is watching. The Leopard Trail is 160 metres of close-up encounters with one of the world's rarest predators. The giant pandas are in Copenhagen - and there are only around 1,800 left in the world. The chimpanzees, the elephants, the Night Zoo after dark. None of it requires a child to be interesting.
Afternoon. Mornings tend to bring the biggest family crowds - by early afternoon the Zoo is noticeably quieter. In summer, the Zoo stays open until 20:00, so arriving at 14:00 still leaves you six hours. The light in the late afternoon is good, the pace is slower and most of the animals are active.
The chimpanzees use their outdoor area when the weather allows - typically in sunshine and warmth. There is no guarantee, but summer is the best season to find them outside.
A focused visit - the Leopard Trail, the pandas, the elephants - takes around 1.5 to 2 hours. If you want to cover the whole Zoo at a relaxed pace, set aside 3 to 4 hours. Both work. The Zoo is large enough to fill a half day but compact enough that you do not need one.
Bistro Ailu serves French-Asian food with a direct view of the panda area - the pandas eat, sleep and move around on the other side of the windows while you do the same. The menu combines Asian flavours and French techniques with seasonal Danish produce. It is a proper sit-down meal, not a snack stop.
In summer, Copenhagen Zoo is open until 20:00. Arriving around 16:00 gives you four hours in the afternoon and evening sun - after the busiest part of the day has passed. The leopards and chimpanzees tend to be active in the later hours.
Ticket prices vary by age. Buy tickets online at shop.zoo.dk/en and avoid queue at the entrance.
Yes, but we recommend buying online in advance - it is faster and you avoid the queue.
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.
Ready to visit Copenhagen Zoo
Summer is one of the best times to visit Copenhagen Zoo. The animals are out, the Zoo is at its greenest and the evenings are long. Arrive in the afternoon - the crowds thin out and the Zoo stays open until 20:00.
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.
