Rio de Janeiro Zoological Garden is the city’s zoo, founded in 1940 and today operating as BioParque do Rio. For families with small children, two areas stand out: the Fazendinha, a farm area with cows, chickens and pigs, and the Reino dos Axolotes, an exhibit built around the axolotl, an amphibian most children will not have seen before.
Tickets are sold online, either as single admission, as an annual pass or as a combo of attractions; the park does not list what the combo contains or what the passes cost. Children from age three upwards and young people pay half price with photo ID, though the full price that discount is based on is not published.
The trade-off is the week: the zoo is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, so it has to be planned into the second half of a stay.
Family FAQ
What are the opening hours of Rio de Janeiro Zoological Garden?
Open Wednesday to Sunday, 9am to 5pm; the schedule can change without notice.
Do you need to book Rio de Janeiro Zoological Garden in advance?
Buy single tickets, annual passes or attraction combos online at ingressos.bioparquedorio.com.br.
How much does Rio de Janeiro Zoological Garden cost?
Ages 3-21 and seniors 60+ pay half price with original photo ID; the full price and whether under-3s go free are not stated.
