Opole Zoo Zoo
Zoo in Opole featuring regional and exotic species
City zoo in Opole with enclosures for mammals, birds and reptiles. Families visit for animal exhibits, seasonal programs and educational displays.
Opole Zoo at a Glance#
Address: Ul. Oleska 47, 45-085 Opole, Poland
Website: https://zoo.opole.pl
Hours: Daily 9:00am-6:00pm (seasonal hours may vary)
About Opole Zoo#
Opole Zoo is a municipal zoological garden in the city of Opole, Opole Voivodeship, Poland. The facility operates as a public zoo presenting a range of animal species and visitor facilities.
The zoo was established as a city institution and has developed over time into a public zoological collection; specific founding dates and development phases are recorded by the zoo’s own institutional history.
The zoo is situated within the city of Opole in southwestern Poland and is accessible from the city’s urban area.
How to Get to Opole Zoo#
Opole Zoo is on the city’s western side at ul. Oleska 47, roughly 2-3 km (about a 30-40 minute walk) from Opole’s Market Square (Rynek). Local buses serve routes along Oleska street; taxis are common in the city. On foot from the central station is possible but expect a longer walk.
Tips for Visiting Opole Zoo#
- Buy tickets at the gate or check the zoo's official site for seasonal pricing and events.
- Arrive mid-morning to catch feeding times-many enclosures are liveliest then.
- Combine a visit with a walk through adjacent Municipal Park (Park Miejski) for a green-city day.
Best Time to Visit Opole Zoo#
Late spring through early autumn is the most agreeable time to visit when outdoor enclosures are open and animals are active.
Weather & Climate near Opole Zoo#
Opole Zoo's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (616 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -4° - 2° | -5° | 33 mm | overcast | 92% | 3.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.4h |
| February | Poor | -3° - 3° | -3° | 28 mm | overcast | 89% | 3.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.9h |
| March | Poor | 0° - 8° | 1° | 31 mm | overcast | 82% | 3.3 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 4° - 14° | 7° | 43 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.0 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.6h |
| May | Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 62 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 2.7 m/s | 1.1 high | 15.3h |
| June | Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 2.5 m/s | 1.3 high | 16.2h |
| July | Very Good | 13° - 24° | 19° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 65% | 2.5 m/s | 1.3 high | 15.7h |
| August | Very Good | 13° - 24° | 18° | 83 mm | partly cloudy | 64% | 2.3 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.3h |
| September | Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 58 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 2.5 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 5° - 13° | 8° | 41 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.6h |
| November | Poor | 1° - 7° | 2° | 40 mm | overcast | 89% | 3.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| December | Poor | -2° - 3° | -4° | 41 mm | overcast | 92% | 3.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.9h |