Overview
Opened in 1930, Odense Zoo is one of Denmark's most popular zoos, straddling both banks of the Odense River so the zoo itself feels like a riverside park. The Arctic Ring (Den Arktiske Ring) lets you observe polar bears and walruses through a glass tunnel, with additional zones for African savanna and South American rainforest. Drawing about 500,000 visitors annually, it's one of Denmark's top family attractions and can be reached by river boat from the city center. Admission about DKK 220. 30-minute walk from downtown or bus 21.
Opening Hours
10:00-16:00 (10:00-18:00 Apr-Sep; until 19:00 Jul-Aug).
Travel Tips
Seeing polar bears swim through the underwater tunnel is the highlight. Arriving by Odense River boat makes it extra special.
Hotels near Odense Zoo
Hotels and guesthouses in Odense, Sønder Boulevard, Odense
Other attractions in Odense
Hans Christian Andersen Museum
A museum that immerses visitors in the life and storytelling world of Hans Christian Andersen.
Egeskov Castle
A beautiful Renaissance castle that appears to float on the water.
Funen Village (Den Fynske Landsby)
An open-air museum recreating Danish rural life from the 18th and 19th centuries.
St. Canute's Cathedral
A Gothic cathedral begun in the 12th century, housing the remains of King Canute the Saint.
Andersen's Birthplace
The small yellow house where Andersen was born, offering a glimpse of his childhood.
Odense River Boat
Small boats along the Odense River offer scenic views of the countryside Andersen loved.
Vimmerstrede & Pedestrian Street
Odense's central pedestrian shopping street with a charming fairy-tale atmosphere.