Lisbon Zoo: Guide for Family Fun

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Lisbon Zoo with Priority Entry

Highlights

See Sumatran tigers in a habitat designed to recreate their rainforest home.

Watch lions, giraffes and elephants in an African savanna setting.

Spot colourful South American birds as you explore the grounds.

Ride the zoo’s cable car for a 20-minute view over the park from above.

Help fund the zoo’s conservation work with your visit.

About Lisbon Zoo

Lisbon Zoo opened in 1884 and has been at Quinta das Laranjeiras since 1905. It keeps more than 350 animal species, from the Humid Tropical Forest to the African savannah, and runs animal presentations and a cable car over the grounds. The main entrance sits right next to a metro station, so it's an easy trip from the city center.

Opened: 1884
Current site: Quinta das Laranjeiras, since 1905
Animal species: more than 350
Open: every day of the year

Why Visit Lisbon Zoo

Ride the Cable Car

Your ticket includes a 20-minute cable car ride over the zoo, so you see the grounds from above.

Head Straight In

With the fast-track ticket you go to access number 6 and scan the ticket on your phone, with no stop at the ticket office.

Walk Through Different Habitats

Move from the Humid Tropical Forest to the African savannah, with stops at the Temple of the Primates and Tigers Valley.

See the Iberian Lynx

The zoo has its own grove for the Iberian lynx, one of the wild cats of the Iberian Peninsula.

Plan a Family Day

The Children's Farm, the zoo train and the Enchanted Forest picnic area are all inside the zoo.

Lisbon Zoo - Highlights in Pictures

Timings

Lisbon Zoo runs on a summer and a winter schedule.

Days Open: every day of the year

21 March to 20 September: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The ticket office and re-entry close at 6:45 PM.

21 September to 20 March: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The ticket office and re-entry close at 5:15 PM.

How to Get to Lisbon Zoo

The zoo's main entrance is on Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado, next to Jardim Zoológico metro station. Metro, train and a dozen bus lines all stop within about 100 meters.

Address Jardim Zoológico de Lisboa Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado 1549-004 Lisboa, Portugal

Directions

By Metro
By Train
By Bus
By Car or Taxi

Blue Line: get off at Jardim Zoológico station.

Distance: the station exit is about 20 meters from the zoo's main entrance, a short walk from the platform.

Food and Picnics

Picnic area: the Enchanted Forest has shade, tables and benches, and you can bring your own food.

Inside the zoo: Bar África, Papa Zoo 2 and two kiosks serve meals and snacks.

Before the entrance: more restaurants and cafés sit in the free-access area in front of the ticket offices.

Accessibility

Wheelchairs can be borrowed from the security staff at the entrance, subject to availability, and must be returned the same day. Some paths have uneven ground.

Cable car: wheelchairs and strollers aren't allowed in the cabins, and the ride isn't recommended for visitors with reduced mobility.

Animals: no animals are allowed on the premises, including guide dogs.

Shows and Attractions

Presentations: the dolphins and pelican feeding.
Rides: the cable car, a 20-minute ride included in your ticket, and the zoo train.
Animal areas: the Reptile House, Iberian Lynx Grove, Temple of the Primates, Tigers Valley and Savana MEO.
For families: the Children's Farm and the Enchanted Forest.

Presentations and attractions can be cancelled or retimed on the day without notice.

Interesting Facts About Lisbon Zoo

When it opened in 1884, it was the first park in the Iberian Peninsula dedicated to fauna and flora.

It was founded by Pedro van der Laan and José Thomaz Sousa Martins, with support from King Fernando and zoologist José Vicente Barboza du Bocage.

Its first home was the Parque de São Sebastião da Pedreira.

The zoo moved to Quinta das Laranjeiras in 1905 and has stayed there ever since.

It keeps more than 350 species of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians.

A koala arrived in 2025, and its name, Kilupi, was chosen by public vote.

FAQs about Lisbon Zoo

What are Lisbon Zoo's opening hours?

From 21 March to 20 September the zoo is open from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. From 21 September to 20 March it is open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The ticket office closes at 6:45 PM in summer and 5:15 PM in winter.

Is the zoo open every day?

Yes, Lisbon Zoo is open every day of the year. Individual presentations and attractions can still be cancelled or retimed on the day without notice.

What does the fast-track ticket include?

It includes fast-track entry, a 20-minute cable car ride over the zoo, and the activities and special events running that day. Food and drink are not included.

Where do I enter with this ticket?

Go to access number 6 and scan the ticket on your phone. You don't need to stop at the ticket office first.

How long is the ticket valid?

The ticket is valid for 120 days after activation. It is non-refundable and can't be rescheduled.

Can I bring my own food?

Yes. The Enchanted Forest has a picnic area with shade, tables and benches. Please don't feed the animals, as they follow a controlled diet.

Can I bring my dog?

No. The zoo doesn't allow any animals on the premises, and this includes guide dogs.

How do I get to Lisbon Zoo?

Take the Blue Line metro to Jardim Zoológico, about 20 meters from the entrance. Sete Rios train station on the Sintra line and the Sete Rios bus stop are also right by the zoo.

Is Lisbon Zoo wheelchair accessible?

Wheelchairs can be borrowed at the entrance, subject to availability, and some paths are uneven. Wheelchairs aren't allowed in the cable car cabins.