About Brașov Zoo
At a glance: Zoos and aquariums in Brașov, Brașov County. Opening hours: Monday closed, Tuesday–Sunday 09:00 – 19:00. Ticket: 35 lei. The visit takes 1½ – 2 hours. Information verified on 10 October 2026.
Brașov Zoo sits in the Noua district, in the south-east of the city, right at the edge of the forest. It began in 1960 as the "Zoological Corner", and since 1992 it has run under the Local Council with its present name. In June 2012 it was closed for extension and modernisation, and when it reopened in October 2014 the area had grown from four to ten hectares and all the animal quarters had been rebuilt and enlarged. The veterinary hospital, the feed kitchen, the children's playground and the exotic building appeared then, and the aquariums were inaugurated in July 2017.
Since September 2025, Brașov Zoo has been a full member of EAZA, the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria. According to the press, it is the only zoo in Romania with this status. The official website speaks of more than 380 animals from about 110 species (the figure comes from its introductory text, so it may not be current).
What you can see
The paths run down among large enclosures with a forest backdrop. The official animal list includes the Siberian tiger, African lion, jaguar, spotted hyena, wolf, brown bear, Carpathian lynx, red panda, Grant's zebra, Bactrian camel and llama, meerkat, capuchins, black-and-white colobus and lemurs. The birds include the Humboldt penguin, Steller's sea eagle and snowy owl. The California sea lion and the common seal have their own pools. The Brașov Planetarium, with a 105-seat digital hall and a separate ticket, is also on the grounds.
Good to know
The exotic building, with reptiles and fish, is closed for refurbishment, so the aquariums cannot be visited for now. On the website the snow leopard is listed as "currently unavailable". The zoo is closed on Mondays, except during school holidays and on public holidays that fall on a Monday. Visitors leave through the turnstiles on the side of the large car park; prams and wheelchairs leave through the gate at the ticket office.
- The Siberian tigers and African lions, in large enclosures watched from the paths.
- The California sea lions and seals, in their pools.
- The Humboldt penguins, a favourite stop for children.
- The surrounding forest, which gives the zoo a quiet setting, with very colourful autumns.
- The planetarium on the grounds, with 4K digital shows on a 14-metre dome.
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
By car: the zoo is in the Noua district, in the south-east of Brașov, a few kilometres from the old centre; the official address is Strada Brazilor no. 1, and there is a large car park nearby (I found no information on its fee).
Public transport: the official website gives lines 17, 21 and 35, getting off at the Școala Generală nr. 9 stop.
- Fees & discounts
Adult ticket: 35 lei. Children over 6, pupils, students and pensioners: 15 lei, on presentation of the pupil card, the student card, or the pension slip and identity card respectively. Free: children aged 0 to 6, people with disabilities and their companions (with the relevant cards). Organised groups of at least ten people, with a stamped list of names: 25 lei adults, 10 lei children over 6. The ticket is valid for a single entry; if you leave, you must buy another. Tickets are sold at the ticket office or online, and the website recommends paying by card. The planetarium has a separate ticket: 35 lei adults, 15 lei children, pupils, students and pensioners (rates from the official website; the zoo page shows prices valid from 1 March 2025).
- Rules
Pets, bicycles, scooters, roller skates and similar means of transport are not allowed in the zoo; the only exceptions are prams and wheelchairs. Do not feed the animals, not even with grass or leaves from the zoo, and do not go past the barriers. Children under 14 enter only with an adult who supervises them at all times. Photography with your own equipment is allowed free of charge, but selfie sticks may not be put through the bars. Smoking and eating are allowed only in the designated areas, and alcohol is prohibited.
- Facilities
toilets · playground · confectioner's (per the official presentation, to be checked on site) · planetarium · online tickets · card payment · wheelchair and pram access through the ticket office gate
Frequently asked questions about Brașov Zoo
- How much is a ticket to Brașov Zoo?
- A ticket to Brașov Zoo costs 35 lei (children over 6: 15 lei). Adult ticket: 35 lei. Children over 6, pupils, students and pensioners: 15 lei, on presentation of the pupil card, the student card, or the pension slip and identity card respectively. Free: children aged 0 to 6, people with disabilities and their companions (with the relevant cards). Organised groups of at least ten people, with a stamped list of names: 25 lei adults, 10 lei children over 6. The ticket is valid for a single entry; if you leave, you must buy another. Tickets are sold at the ticket office or online, and the website recommends paying by card. The planetarium has a separate ticket: 35 lei adults, 15 lei children, pupils, students and pensioners (rates from the official website; the zoo page shows prices valid from 1 March 2025).
- What are the opening hours of Brașov Zoo?
- Opening hours at Brașov Zoo: Monday closed, Tuesday–Sunday 09:00 – 19:00. Summer hours (1 March–30 September): Tuesday–Sunday 9:00–19:00, last tickets at 18:15. Winter hours (1 October–28 February): Tuesday–Sunday 9:00–18:00, last tickets at 17:15. Closed on Mondays, but open during school holidays and on public holidays that fall on a Monday (official website, October 2026). The website's front page says only "Tuesday and Sunday", probably an editing slip; the visitor information page gives the full hours.
- How long does a visit to Brașov Zoo take?
- A visit to Brașov Zoo takes about 1½ – 2 hours (an estimate).
- Can you visit Brașov Zoo with kids?
- Yes, Brașov Zoo is suitable for children (playground, planetarium).
- How do I get to Brașov Zoo?
- Brașov Zoo is located at Strada Brazilor nr. 1, Brașov, Brașov County. By car: the zoo is in the Noua district, in the south-east of Brașov, a few kilometres from the old centre; the official address is Strada Brazilor no. 1, and there is a large car park nearby (I found no information on its fee). Public transport: the official website gives lines 17, 21 and 35, getting off at the Școala Generală nr. 9 stop.
- When is the best time to visit Brașov Zoo?
- The best season for Brașov Zoo: All year round (open all year, longer hours in summer).
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