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Bioparco di Roma is a 17-hectare (42-acre) zoological garden located on part of the original Villa Borghese estate in Rome, Italy. There are 1,114 animals of 222 species maintained.
The zoo was conceived in 1908 to hold exotic animal species for exhibition. Unlike other zoos at the time which mainly worked for scientific criteria, this zoo was designed for the entertainment and amusement of the people. The zoo covered 12 hectares (30 acres) and was erected in the northern part of the Villa Borghese estate; it was opened on 5 January 1911.
At 16€ per adult, it was a little pricey compared to free zoos in the USA. That said, it was a cute, clean, and easy-to-navigate zoo. Some areas were undergoing renovation as they continue to improve. Midday on a Tuesday, there was almost no crowds—possibly due to the hot Roman summer. Some of the animals appeared in distress, possibly due to the heat, smaller enclosures, loneliness, or a byproduct of captivity. The Asian elephant comes to mind in particular. The primates were particularly amusing and rather cheeky. See the photo for one example who happily posed for a picture. Overall, a decent zoo.
Brynn BennettJul 3, 2018
Nice zoo but it needs some updates. It tries to look like a bioparc but there's still work to do. As a tip, try to get there at 9 o'clock in the morning. You'll have peace and quiet and you can enjoy the zoo at your own pace. You'll probably have to spend more time at the zoo to see all the activities done with the animals.
Bogdan ButaJun 6, 2018
Very good location to see a good variety of animals from several parts of the world. Excellent for kids and families. Would have loved to see African as opposed to Asian lions though
Maurizio FendericoMay 25, 2018
An enjoyable day, the zoo had many great animals and enclosures with signs in English and Italian! All but one food stall was closed. Be warned, seagulls will attack you for your food, be careful!!!
Charlotte DouglasJun 23, 2018
Fun and informative. It's very important to try to attend feeding times since the staff not only help gather the animals for viewing but also explain a lot about the species as well as the specific animal traits present amongst the ones in the enclosure.
LupoJun 16, 2018
At 16€ per adult, it was a little pricey compared to free zoos in the USA. That said, it was a cute, clean, and easy-to-navigate zoo. Some areas were undergoing renovation as they continue to improve. Midday on a Tuesday, there was almost no crowds—possibly due to the hot Roman summer. Some of the animals appeared in distress, possibly due to the heat, smaller enclosures, loneliness, or a byproduct of captivity. The Asian elephant comes to mind in particular. The primates were particularly amusing and rather cheeky. See the photo for one example who happily posed for a picture. Overall, a decent zoo.
Brynn BennettJul 3, 2018
Nice zoo but it needs some updates. It tries to look like a bioparc but there's still work to do. As a tip, try to get there at 9 o'clock in the morning. You'll have peace and quiet and you can enjoy the zoo at your own pace. You'll probably have to spend more time at the zoo to see all the activities done with the animals.
Bogdan ButaJun 6, 2018
Very good location to see a good variety of animals from several parts of the world. Excellent for kids and families. Would have loved to see African as opposed to Asian lions though
Maurizio FendericoMay 25, 2018
An enjoyable day, the zoo had many great animals and enclosures with signs in English and Italian! All but one food stall was closed. Be warned, seagulls will attack you for your food, be careful!!!
Charlotte DouglasJun 23, 2018
Fun and informative. It's very important to try to attend feeding times since the staff not only help gather the animals for viewing but also explain a lot about the species as well as the specific animal traits present amongst the ones in the enclosure.
LupoJun 16, 2018
At 16€ per adult, it was a little pricey compared to free zoos in the USA. That said, it was a cute, clean, and easy-to-navigate zoo. Some areas were undergoing renovation as they continue to improve. Midday on a Tuesday, there was almost no crowds—possibly due to the hot Roman summer. Some of the animals appeared in distress, possibly due to the heat, smaller enclosures, loneliness, or a byproduct of captivity. The Asian elephant comes to mind in particular. The primates were particularly amusing and rather cheeky. See the photo for one example who happily posed for a picture. Overall, a decent zoo.
Brynn BennettJul 3, 2018
Nice zoo but it needs some updates. It tries to look like a bioparc but there's still work to do. As a tip, try to get there at 9 o'clock in the morning. You'll have peace and quiet and you can enjoy the zoo at your own pace. You'll probably have to spend more time at the zoo to see all the activities done with the animals.
Bogdan ButaJun 6, 2018
Very good location to see a good variety of animals from several parts of the world. Excellent for kids and families. Would have loved to see African as opposed to Asian lions though
Maurizio FendericoMay 25, 2018
An enjoyable day, the zoo had many great animals and enclosures with signs in English and Italian! All but one food stall was closed. Be warned, seagulls will attack you for your food, be careful!!!
Charlotte DouglasJun 23, 2018
Fun and informative. It's very important to try to attend feeding times since the staff not only help gather the animals for viewing but also explain a lot about the species as well as the specific animal traits present amongst the ones in the enclosure.
LupoJun 16, 2018
| Monday | 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM |
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