Kaliningrad Zoo
One of Russia’s oldest zoos (since 1896), with century-old trees, pre-war pavilions and sculptures.
The zoo was founded in Königsberg; in 1945 only a few animals survived, including Hans the hippo.
Today it is both a zoo and an arboretum.
It is central, on Prospekt Mira, on the way to Amalienau.
Tips
- Plan 2–3 hours with kids.
- Animals are more active in the morning.
- Walk on to Amalienau afterwards.
Getting there
Prospekt Mira, city centre.
Prices, opening hours and rules change — check official sources before you travel.
Nearby
Kaliningrad cityAmalienau villa districtThe city’s most charming pre-war district: early-20th-century villas, leafy streets and the best cafés for a slow morning.
Kaliningrad cityMuseum of the World OceanRussia’s only museum devoted entirely to the ocean: the research vessel Vityaz, a walk-through submarine, a giant whale skeleton and aquariums.
Kaliningrad cityAmber Museum in Dohna TowerThousands of pieces and inclusions with insects inside — in a red-brick 19th-century tower by the Upper Lake.