Zoo in HelsinkiSnow leopard in large letters ZOO - a symbol of the Helsinki Zoo. Helsinki Zoo - one of the oldest and most northerly in the Old World and its history began in 1889, when the first inhabitants, brown bears and falcons were brought here by August Lieutenant Fabricius. Just over a year took a new zoo, to turn into an interesting object for relaxing and observing wildlife - there were in the early 90-ies of the nineteenth century, about one hundred.
Pride and Achievements
The first snow leopards appeared in Korkeasaari more than a hundred years ago, and since then the endangered wild cats got the chance to stay on the planet. Scientists Helsinki Zoo are a tremendous job for the conservation and restoration of livestock predators and today can be proud of the results of their labor. More than 140 snow leopards were born at the zoo called Korkeasaari and living in zoological gardens in other countries of this kind of beautiful cats, almost all - the natives of Helsinki.
In the 60s of the last century Finnish scientists have joined the program for the conservation of Amur leopards and spotted beauties first spelled out in the Helsinki Zoo. In 2014 the leadership to think about purchasing a great panda, so that visitors have a good chance to see a living symbol of WWF - the World Wildlife Fund.
Korkeasaari ZOO
One of the favorite places of Helsinki residents and guests of the Finnish capital is located on the same island in the city center. Location of the zoo in the navigator - Mustikkamaanpolku 12, Helsinki.
How to get there?
The easiest way to get to the zoo by bus route 16 from the Central w / station of the Finnish capital from platform 8. The journey of just over 20 minutes. The second way - ferries from Kauppatori Market Square or Hakaniemi. This method is relevant only in the warmer months from May 1 to the end of September.
Parking near the park has a limited number of parking spaces, so the administration recommends the use of his visit to public transport.
Helpful information
Hours Helsinki Zoo:
From 1 October to 31 March - from 10.00 to 16.00.
All the April and September - from 10.00 to 18.00.
From 1 May to 31 August - from 10.00 to 20.00.
Special schedule on days 4 and 11 September, when tested in the Helsinki Zoo "Night of the big cats." These days, the zoo is open from 16:00 until midnight, and visitors can watch the predators during their nocturnal walks.
Ticket Prices:
Adult - 12 euro.
Children from 4 to 17 years - 6 euro.
Students and elderly visitors - 8 euros.
A family of two adults and three children - 36 euro.
Kids under 4 years old are entitled to free entry. For benefits will have to present documents with photos confirming the age or social status.
October 14 declared the day of free entry.
Services and contacts
Official site of the Helsinki Zoo -
www.korkeasaari.fiInquiries by phone +358 (09) 310 37 409.