Plan Your Visit to the Lisbon Zoo: Timings, Directions, and More!

Lisbon Zoo is open every day of the year, and its hours change with the season. Your fast-track ticket also covers the cable car, so leave time for the ride.

Ticket Information

Fast Track Ticket

Fast-track entry, a 20-minute cable car ride over the zoo, and the activities and special events running that day.

How to Get In

Go to access number 6 and scan the ticket on your phone.

Validity

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

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.

Lisbon Zoo - Location & Hours

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

Getting there: Jardim Zoológico metro station (Blue Line) is about 20 meters from the main entrance.

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.

Lisbon Zoo - 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.

Lisbon Zoo - 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.

Things to Know Before Visiting Lisbon Zoo

No Animals, Including Guide Dogs

The zoo doesn't allow any animals on the premises.

Bring a Picnic

Food isn't included, but you can bring your own and eat in the Enchanted Forest.

Don't Feed the Animals

The animals follow a controlled diet set by the zoo.

Same-Day Re-entry

You can step out and come back the same day, until the ticket office closes.

Lockers After the Ticket Offices

Coin-operated lockers sit just inside, subject to availability.

Leave the Wheels at Home

Bikes, scooters, roller skates and skateboards aren't allowed inside the zoo.

Shows Can Change

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

Lisbon Zoo - 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.

Lisbon Zoo - Visiting With Kids

Children's Farm: one of the zoo's attractions for younger visitors.

Baby Space: a room inside the zoo equipped for parents and their little ones.

Strollers: strollers for children aged 3 to 10 can be hired at the ticket office, subject to availability. They aren't allowed in the cable car.

FAQs about Visiting Lisbon Zoo

What are the 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.

Is the cable car included in my ticket?

Yes. The fast-track ticket includes a 20-minute cable car ride over the zoo. Wheelchairs and strollers aren't allowed in the cabins.

Which entrance do I use?

Go to access number 6 and scan the ticket on your phone. This is the fast-track entrance for your ticket.

Can I leave and come back?

Yes, re-entry is allowed on the same day only. The last re-entry is at 6:45 PM in summer and 5:15 PM in winter.

Can I bring food into the zoo?

Yes. You can bring your own food and use the picnic area in the Enchanted Forest. Bar África, Papa Zoo 2 and two kiosks also sell meals and snacks inside.

Are pets or guide dogs allowed?

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

Can I hire a stroller?

Yes. Strollers for children aged 3 to 10 can be hired at the ticket office, subject to availability.

Are shows included in the ticket?

The ticket includes the activities and special events running on the day of your visit. The zoo doesn't publish fixed show times, and presentations can be cancelled or retimed without notice.