Rome Attractions
Ready to explore one of Rome’s most fascinating spots?
Bioparco di Roma, one of Europe’s oldest zoos, is the perfect place for you to spend a day surrounded by exotic animals and lush greenery.
Whether you’re traveling with family and friends or on your own, this guide will help you navigate everything from ticket prices to the best times to visit.
After all, knowing a few insider tips can make all the difference.
This article covers everything you must know before buying Bioparco di Roma tickets.
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What’s ahead
Things to know before booking tickets
You can book Bioparco Rome tickets online or at the venue, but online tickets are usually cheaper. If you buy tickets at the venue, be prepared to wait in long lines, especially during peak times, which can end up wasting your time. To avoid disappointment, book in advance by selecting your date and number of tickets on the ticket booking page. After the purchase, you will receive the tickets in your email. You don’t need to take any printouts. Just show your e-ticket on your smartphone for entry.
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Bioparco Roma tickets
With this ticket, you get direct admission to the Rome Zoo, where you can see the various animal exhibits of Bears, Rhinos, Elephants, and Giraffes and attend the feeding sessions.
Even though these exhibits and activities are included in your ticket, you must make reservations at the reservation desk at the entrance to enjoy them.
Things to remember
There are specific hours for different animal exhibits, some of which cannot be accessed 30 to 60 minutes before the park’s closing time.
- Reptiles: 60 minutes before the park closes.
- Felons (lions, lynxes, leopards, and tigers): 60 minutes before park closing.
- Scimpanzas: 60 minutes before the park closes.
- Bears, Rhinos, Elephants, and Giraffes: 30 minutes before park closing.
- On Sundays, the zoological staff will take you to see the animals at various times.
You can see the feeding sessions of different animals.
- Sundays around noon, Sofia, the Asian elephant, is fed.
- Hippos, wolves, lemurs, leopards, chimps, and seals are fed at various times on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
For specific times, check at the information desk.
Ticket Prices
Adult (11+ years): €19
Child (up to 11 years & above 100 cm/3.2 ft): €14
Senior (65+ years): €14
Buy a Roma Pass and visit one or two of Rome’s top attractions with access to public transport. Choose either a 48-hour or a 72-hour pass and get direct entry into the city’s famous gems.
Combo tickets
Combo tickets are the best way to explore Rome as they let you discover two attractions closer to each other on the same day.
You can buy Bioparco tickets in combination with Leonardo da Vinci Exhibition.
Bioparco + Leonardo da Vinci Exhibition
Discover the Leonardo da Vinci Exhibition and Bioparco with this combo ticket.
Leonardo da Vinci Exhibition is a sanctuary for history and science fanatics.
Get a peek inside Leonardo Da Vinci’s mind and admire more than 200 machines, including nine animated holograms and 65 operational models he created.
After exploring the Leonardo da Vinci Exhibition, enjoy your day with exotic wildlife at the Zoo.
Ticket Price: €28 per person
Buy This TicketFrequently asked questions about tickets
Here are some questions tourists ask before purchasing their tickets for Bioparco di Roma.
Does the venue offer free tickets?
Entry to the attraction is free for children shorter than 100 cm.
Can I buy tickets at the venue?
Yes, tickets are available at the venue’s ticket office. However, due to high demand, the popular timeslots may sell out, so it’s better to get them online in advance.
Do we need to print online tickets?
Visitors can present their tickets on mobile devices, but printed tickets are also accepted at the Roma Zoo.
What is the zoo’s arrival time?
The tickets to the zoo are not timed, so you can get there at your convenience. Keep in mind that the last admission is one hour before the closing time. We recommend visiting when the Bioparco opens at 9.30 pm to avoid crowds and enjoy your day.
What is the late arrival policy?
You can enter the attraction anytime up to one hour before closing time.
Does Bioparco di Roma offer discounts for locals, students, or military personnel?
Bioparco di Roma offers discounted tickets for children over one meter tall (up to 10 years old) and seniors over 65. Still, there are no specific discounts for students, locals, or military personnel.
Does Roma Pass include access to Bioparco Rome?
The Roma Pass has not yet included the attraction in its go-to sightseeing list.
What is the zoo‘s refund policy?
The iconic attraction has a strict non-refundable ticket policy. This policy applies to all ticket types, including adult, child, and discounted tickets.
Can I bring my food and drinks to the zoo?
You cannot bring any food and drinks into the park. The attraction has on-site dining facilities and food vendors for visitors.
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Timings
Rome Zoo’s opening and closing hours vary according to the season.
| Date | Opening | Closing |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January – 25 March | 9.30 am | 5 pm |
| 26 March – 28 October | 9.30 am | 6 pm |
| 29 October – 31 December | 9.30 am | 5 pm |
| 26 March – 1 October (Only Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) | 9.30 am | 7 pm |
Ticket offices close, and the last entry is one hour before the park closing time.
Bioparco is open every day of the year except 25 December.
How long does the tour take
Bioparco Zoo in Rome takes at least 2 to 3 hours to explore.
But when you’re here at the zoo with kids, you can expect your stay to extend by a few more hours as kids are always excited to see animals and their feeding sessions.
Best time to visit
The best time to visit the Bioparco Rome is when it opens at 9.30 am.
You can avoid getting stuck in crowds and queues when you start early.
Also, starting early gives you enough time to explore the animal exhibits and have food.
You can spot animals easily during the early morning as they’re more active then.
On weekends and public holidays, the zoo is thronged by visitors, so weekdays are better for a comfortable and uninterrupted visit.
Map of Bioparco Roma
Use a map to plan your trip efficiently.
Start by visiting the animals you’re most interested in, then explore the nearby exhibits before moving on to the rest of the zoo.
You can easily locate the different service facilities, such as a ticket office, washrooms, picnic areas, restaurants, auditorium, gift shop, changing table, and play area.
Use this map to navigate!
Where to eat
You can dine at the four dining options in Bioparco di Roma.
The Mascagni and Bar Ninfeo refreshment areas are open during the week, with the addition of the Oasi del Lago and Bar Grande Voliera on weekends, holidays, and Saturdays.
Enjoy fast food, including pastries, sandwiches, ice cream, snacks, cold dishes, salads, first courses, beverages, and coffee.
What to see at Rome Zoological Garden
There are a lot of things you can explore at Bioparco Zoo in Rome.
Animals in Bioparco Zoo
There are over 1000 animals in the zoo.
Watch for animals, including Chimpanzees, orangutans and other monkey species, lizards, crocodiles, turtles, snakes, and other reptiles.
You’ll also encounter zebras, tigers, seals, elephants, and giraffes.
Don’t miss the vibrant parrots, flamingos, and other exotic birds that add a splash of color to the zoo!
Gift Shop
Take-home toys, books, games, stationery, and other souvenirs are available at the Bioparco Gift Shop.
The shop includes plastic-free packaging to play its part in nature.
When you buy something, a part of your purchase contributes to the betterment of the zoo.
Play your part in the initiatives to preserve and protect particular animal species.
Visiting rules
– Don’t jump over the fences; it can be risky for you and the animals.
– Please do not feed the animals at the zoo because they have a balanced diet.
– Avoid making loud noises as they can disturb the animals.
– Pets are not allowed at the zoo, except for guide dogs.
– Avoid banging on exhibit glass or fences.
– You are not allowed to enter with balloons, balls, skateboards, bicycles, scooters, roller skates, or shoes with wheels.
– Animals are living beings, so avoid throwing anything at them and show them compassion.
– Strollers are prohibited in the Reptile House, other places, or Bioparco Express.
– The park does not offer any luggage storage.
