Chișinău Zoo · Grădina Zoologică Chișinău
Rare animals, waterfowl lake, classic family stop since 1978.
~1.5–2 hour visit · main alley + swan lake + aviary + big-cat section
The capital's zoological garden, open since 1978 on Bulevardul Dacia. Home to rare and endangered species, a waterfowl lake and an aviary. The classic Sunday outing for families with kids and a one-hour fresh-air break in the city.
- Sunday attraction for families with kids
- Rare species, well-cared-for animals
- Lake with swans and waterfowl
- Wide main alley, comfortable to walk
- Affordable ticket, good value for the price
- The swan lake
- The bird aviary
- The main alley with tall trees
- The big-cat enclosure
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“It is a fairly small zoo, perched on the side of a hill. It is still accessible for wheelchairs as it has extensive walkways without stairs. They're working on bigger enclosures, but most of it is dated. The tigers and lions have space, but for other cats the enclosures are too small, as the ones for the big birds, monkey, squirrels. In the latter one we saw one squirrel clearl…”
“Loved the zoo. I loved seeing alot of the animals. I wish Lions and Tigers cages were bigger but apart from that there were great moment. The Owl was supercool. The bear caught a bird flying by for an extra lunch. 30leu to get in was cheap and i bought coffee and fairy floss.”
“Nice location , beatiful flora, vegetation , but poorly stuffed with animals , except birds and camels. Monkeys non existing , snakes too. Nice sample of zebras. Fair price for offer (less than 2 euros)”
- Closed Monday
- A few old enclosures
- Crowded zones on weekends