Nestled in a forest in the hills surrounding Pistoia, the Pistoia Zoological Garden is a 7-hectare park that is home to 550 animals belonging to 100 different species.
The Pistoia zoo is open year-round and each season and each day of the week offer different vantage points: the scents of spring, the cheerfulness of summer or the colors of autumn provide the backdrop for precious days of silence (during the week) or festive weekends when the Park comes alive with the many free activities for visitors of all ages.
Activities and workshops You can build your walk at your own pace by stopping to listen to one of the many talks to learn about the animals' stories or to participate with the children in workshops and learn how to detect a bear's footprint or catch the right size fish.
If you want to have a truly unique experience, book one of the "Close Encounters ": penguins, lemurs and giant tortoises are the protagonists of stories that will involve you from very close up.
For dinosaur-loving children, you can book the "Dino Lab" to travel, thanks to virtual reality, to the forests of the Jurassic and meet the great T-Rex.
In defense of nature With a history of more than 50 years, it ranks among the most important zoological institutions in Italy for its commitment to biodiversity conservation and its ability to engage visitors in an exciting and fun experience in contact with Nature.care for the animals entrusted to them by the international community through projects of the EAZA - European Association of Zoos and Aquariums - to safeguard endangered species.
Practical Info The Pistoia Zoological Garden is open every day of the year.zoodipistoia.it tickets online