Tbilisi Zoo Museum

Capital's zoo housing regional and exotic species

Set within Tbilisi, the city zoo houses regional and exotic species and family-oriented exhibits; visitors typically come for animal displays and a city green space suitable for children.

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Tbilisi Zoo at a Glance#

Address: Tbilisi Zoo, Tbilisi, Georgia

Hours: Typically daily (check local listings for current opening hours)

Admission: Admission fees for adults and children (zoo-managed pricing varies)

About Tbilisi Zoo#

Tbilisi Zoo is an urban zoological park in Georgias capital, Tbilisi, originally established in 1927. It has served as the citys principal zoo for decades and contains a range of mammal, bird and reptile exhibits.

The zoo exhibits a mix of native and exotic species and operates enclosures and visitor facilities typical of a city zoo. It has been the focus of redevelopment efforts following severe damage from a flood in 2015 that affected animals and infrastructure.

Since the 2015 flood, recovery and modernization projects have been implemented to repair facilities and improve animal welfare. The zoo remains a civic attraction tied to conservation and education.

Tbilisi Zoo sits within the city of Tbilisi, located on the citys slopes and accessed from central districts by road; it lies within the urban fabric of Georgias capital.

  • Foundation and 2015 flood: Founded in 1927, it is one of the oldest zoological parks in the Caucasus region and has undergone major changes since a devastating flood in 2015.

How to Get to Tbilisi Zoo#

Tbilisi Zoo is in the city of Tbilisi. It is reachable by city buses and taxi; the nearest metro station is Vake (a walk or short taxi ride depending on the route). Driving from central Tbilisi typically takes 10-20 minutes depending on traffic.

Tips for Visiting Tbilisi Zoo#

  • Arrive early in the day for active animal behavior and cooler temperatures.
  • Check the zoo's conservation programs and special feeding times - these are often the most informative parts of a visit.
  • Be prepared for varied conditions; some enclosures may be dated and the zoo has been through redevelopment phases.

Best Time to Visit Tbilisi Zoo#

Spring and autumn provide comfortable weather and active animal exhibits.

Spring/Autumn
April-June & September-October · 12-24°C (54-75°F)
Moderate weather for walking the grounds and attending animal talks.
Summer
July-August · 20-30°C (68-86°F)
Warmer days; larger visitor numbers.

Weather & Climate near Tbilisi Zoo#

Climate

Tbilisi Zoo's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (528 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 63 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
-13°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable -2° - 5° 0° 22 mm partly cloudy 69% 1.5 m/s 0.2 low 9.4h
February Acceptable -1° - 6° 1° 30 mm partly cloudy 66% 1.9 m/s 0.4 low 10.5h
March Acceptable 2° - 11° 5° 36 mm overcast 61% 1.9 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.8h
April Good 7° - 19° 13° 52 mm overcast 61% 1.9 m/s 1.0 high 13.2h
May Good 12° - 23° 17° 76 mm overcast 60% 1.9 m/s 1.5 high 14.4h
June Very Good 15° - 27° 21° 84 mm partly cloudy 52% 1.7 m/s 1.9 very high 15.0h
July Excellent 19° - 30° 25° 47 mm partly cloudy 47% 1.7 m/s 2.0 very high 14.7h
August Excellent 18° - 30° 24° 42 mm partly cloudy 46% 1.6 m/s 1.7 very high 13.7h
September Excellent 14° - 25° 20° 35 mm partly cloudy 56% 1.6 m/s 1.2 high 12.3h
October Very Good 9° - 19° 14° 43 mm partly cloudy 67% 1.4 m/s 0.6 moderate 11.0h
November Good 4° - 12° 7° 36 mm partly cloudy 70% 1.4 m/s 0.3 low 9.7h
December Acceptable 0° - 7° 3° 25 mm partly cloudy 72% 1.4 m/s 0.2 low 9.1h

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