Parks & nature · 17 of the best in Ljubljana
Ljubljana Zoo
On the slopes of Rožnik
About Ljubljana Zoo
Ljubljana Zoo spreads over the forested southern slopes of Rožnik hill, a pleasant half-day with children.
Why it's on our list
- Animals from around the world
- Forest setting
- Good for families
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Ljubljana Zoo before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Ljubljana Zoo are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Tivoli Park1.8 kmWalk 22 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 8 min
- National Gallery of Slovenia2.2 kmWalk 27 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Congress Square2.5 kmWalk 31 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Triple Bridge2.6 kmWalk 33 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Prešeren Square2.6 kmWalk 33 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 11 min
- St Nicholas Cathedral2.8 kmWalk 34 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Central Market2.8 kmWalk 35 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Ljubljana Castle2.9 kmWalk 36 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Dragon Bridge3.0 kmWalk 37 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Metelkova Mesto3.5 kmWalk 44 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 14 min
Getting around
- Railway & bus station3.0 kmWalk 38 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Ljubljana Airport (Brnik)19 kmCar or taxi 60 min