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- Tallinn
- Tallinn Zoo
Tallinn Zoo
The Estonian capital's most popular family attraction is the
zoo, crammed with close on 6,000 animals from Polar bears to
Siberian Tigers, as well as species from warmer climates, like
crocodiles and chimpanzees frolicking in the Tropical House. There
is also a delightful petting zoo.
Information & Facts
Address
Admission
EUR5.80 (adults), EUR2.90 (students and scholars),
EUR0.65 (children). Free entry with Tallinn Card.
Language
Locals speak Estonian, which is part of the Finno-Ugric
family of languages. English is widely used and understood among
the younger generation and those involved in the tourist
industry.
Money
The Estonian currency is now the Euro, as the Kroon (EEK) was
discontinued from 2011. Foreign currency can be easily exchanged at
hotels, banks and exchange bureaux in the larger towns, at the
airport and main railway station. Major credit cards are generally
accepted in the larger hotels, main restaurants and shops, but it
is wise to check first. Preferred travellers cheques in Estonia are
Amex, Thomas Cook and Eurocheque. Banking hours are weekdays 9am to
4pm. Exchange bureaux are open till 6pm on weekdays and from 9am to
3pm on Saturdays. Some open on Sundays. ATMs are available in most
towns.
Opening Times
Indoor exhibits are closed Mondays, but the zoo is
open daily all year round from 9am-3pm (November to February),
9am-5pm (March to April, and September to October), and 9am-7pm
(May to August)
Time
Local time is GMT +2 (GMT +3 from the last Sunday in March to
the last Sunday in October).