Krakow ZOO

What | Krakow ZOO  

Where | ul. Kasy Oszczednosci 14, Kraków. See map. 

Parking | On week days, parking is allowed near the ZOO entrance (15 zł). During weekends, park your car on a large ZOO parking lot about 1 mile from the entrance (15 zł); you will not be permitted to drive any closer. Take a bus from there to the ZOO (runs every 25 min.) or take a walk in the Wolski Forest (note: the trail surface is not paved; manageable for strollers with larger wheels, not recommended for regular pushchairs)

Bus stop | Take bus 134 from Cracovia Stadium. For more connections here.  

Stroller, wheelchair access | Yes, large spacious areas, designed to accommodate strollers. Depending on the size of the stroller, entrance might not be possible to some exhibits in smaller buildings (i.e. terrarium).

What to do | The Krakow ZOO is located in the Wolski Forest, close to the city’s center. The ZOO features nearly 1500 animals, representing about 260 species. They also have a nice playground for kids and a well-kept mini-ZOO, where kids can run and feed ponies, chickens, rabbits, goats and pigs. The ZOO is open from 9:00am – 7:30pm during spring and summer months.

Price, discounts | Cash only. Admission 18 zł. Discount for children, students and retirees 10 zł. Children under 3 years of age enter free.

Restrooms | Yes. No changing table.  

English speaking | Yes.  

Website | Krakow ZOO

Gibon Indoor Playground

 

What | Gibon Indoor Playground [Centrum Zabaw Dziecięcych Gibon]

Where | 126 Dobrego Pasterza St. [ul. Dobrego Pasterza 126]. Kraków. See map.

Parking | Free parking lot in front of the Aqua Park building. Gibon is located in the same building at level -1.        

Bus stop | Park Wodny. Buses: 125, 128, 129, 132, 138, 139, 142, 148, 152, 169, 182. Click for bus schedule here. Scroll down the page and click on a desired number under Linie autobusowe miejskie in the middle column.

Stroller, wheelchair access | Yes. Elevator available in the building. 

What to do | Indoor playground for kids up to 10. Designated play area equipped specifically for small kids up to 4. Older children will enjoy the nearly 200 m2 two-story structure playgroup.

Hours | Everyday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Price, discounts | 1hr Mo-Fri 12zł. Sat-Sun and holidays 14zł. 2 hrs: 16 and 20zł, respectively. Unlimited: 20zł and 27zł. Discounts for siblings. Karta na Plus discounts (more info about the card). Frequent player pass available - includes 5 unlimited entries for 90zł or 10 for 160zł. Credit cards accepted.

Restrooms | Yes. Changing table available.

English speaking | Yes.

Comments | Free Wi/Fi. Cafeteria, snacks. Birthday parties. Additionally, located in the building are large water park, pool, restaurant and gym. With all the activities and Gibon downstairs, I wish they offered hourly child care at Gibon for parents who want to go to the gym/do laps... No drop-off right now, but hopefully soon ;)  

Website | Gibon