Who counts as a kid for tickets?

Kids 3 to 15 pay €8, under 3s go free and adults pay €11. You can buy at the gate or online.

Are the indoor pavilions open during the lantern walk?

Pavilions close at 5:30pm, half an hour before the zoo, so see the indoor animals before the walk.

Is there food at the zoo?

Yes, there are food and snack stands, drinks machines and drinking fountains. There's also luggage storage if you're carrying bags.

Can we catch a keeper talk too?

On Saturday Oct 31, yes: from October the zoo runs commented feedings with keepers every weekend and on holidays.

Upcoming

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Autumn Festival at Bratislava Zoo: Pumpkin Carving and Lantern Walk

When: Dates to be announced
Ages: All ages
Price: Under 3 free, from €8

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Held every October — 2027 dates not announced yet

FestivalKarlova Ves

Presented by

ZOO Bratislava

Where

Karlova Ves, ZOO Bratislava

Ages

All ages

Setting

Outdoors

What you need to know

Pumpkins provided on site, or bring your own from home to carve
Last entry at 5pm, so arrive before the lantern walk starts
Petting meadow and playgrounds to fill the time before the carving

About

Bratislava Zoo's autumn festival adds two things to a zoo afternoon. First comes pumpkin carving: pumpkins are provided on site, or you can bring your own. Then, as it gets dark, the lanterns are lit for a group walk around the zoo. It suits preschoolers and primary-school kids who like a craft and a bit of evening adventure. Everything happens outdoors, so dress for an autumn evening.

Schedule

From the 2026 edition — 2027 dates not announced yet.

Thu, Oct 29

3:30pm
Pumpkin carving
Pumpkins are provided on site, or bring your own.
5pm–6pm
Lantern walk
At dusk the lanterns are lit for a group walk around the zoo.

Fri, Oct 30

3:30pm
Pumpkin carving
Pumpkins are provided on site, or bring your own.
5pm–6pm
Lantern walk
At dusk the lanterns are lit for a group walk around the zoo.

Sat, Oct 31

3:30pm
Pumpkin carving
Pumpkins are provided on site, or bring your own.
5pm–6pm
Lantern walk
At dusk the lanterns are lit for a group walk around the zoo.

Under 3 free, kids €8, adults €11

2027 dates to be announced

2026 edition

Oct 29 – 31, 2026

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