Roaming with the Wild: Top Zoos in Greece

Best Zoos in Greece

Zoo	Location	Special Features	What to See	When to Visit	Ticket Info
Attica Zoological Park	Spata, Athens	Largest zoo in Greece, home to over 2,000 animals	Lions, tigers, bears, elephants, giraffes, reptiles, birds	Year-round, but best to visit in spring or fall	Adults: €20, Children (3-12): €15, Family (2 adults + 2 children): €60
Thessaloniki Zoo	Thessaloniki	One of the oldest zoos in Greece, located in a forested area	Monkeys, big cats, birds, reptiles, farm animals	Year-round, but best to visit in spring or fall	Adults: €8, Children (3-12): €5, Family (2 adults + 2 children): €20
Crete Aquarium	Gournes, Heraklion	Largest aquarium in Greece, showcasing marine life of the Mediterranean	Sharks, sea turtles, octopuses, jellyfish, colorful fish	Year-round, but best to visit in summer	Adults: €9, Children (5-17): €6, Family (2 adults + 2 children): €24
Rhodes Butterfly Valley	Petaloudes, Rhodes	Natural park with a butterfly sanctuary, surrounded by lush vegetation	Thousands of butterflies, peacocks, ducks, turtles, fish	June to September, when the butterflies are in season	Adults: €5, Children (6-12): €3, Family (2 adults + 2 children): €12
Chania Zoo	Chania, Crete	Small zoo with a focus on endangered species and conservation	Wolves, lynx, deer, birds of prey, farm animals	Year-round, but best to visit in spring or fall	Adults: €6, Children (3-12): €4, Family (2 adults + 2 children): €16