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Events and seasonal programme

Korkeasaari Zoo's events raise funds for the conservation of animal species and their habitats. On this page you will find the events and seasonal programme for the whole year – most of which is only held in Finnish.

Winter holiday at the zoo

Many species adapted to northern conditions thrive in cool weather and are particularly active in winter. Winter weather offers the opportunity to see these animals, and learn about the species with a guide!

During the schools’ winter holiday in Helsinki region, Korkeasaari Zoo is open from 10am to 6pm. The programme is available with regular zoo tickets.

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Easter Island

A spring event for the whole family invites children and adults to spend Easter on the Korkeasaari island! Easter is a time to get outdoors, observe the animals and look for signs of spring in Korkeasaari Zoo.

The event is accessible with the Zoo’s regular-price tickets. During Easter Korkeasaari Zoo is open from 10am to 6pm.

Summer programme

Korkeasaari Zoo is one of the top summer destinations in Finland! Every day of the summer includes guided animal feedings and other interesting programme.

The programme is available with regular zoo tickets.

Night of the Cats

The dark evenings of early September are dedicated to big cats! The event raises funds for Pallas’s cat conservation, and there will be a variety of animalistic activities.

During the event, access to the zoo is only possible with a separate event ticket. The tickets are sold online.

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Sometimes there are adults-only evenings at Korkeasaari Zoo! The event is only open to over 18 years olds, so be prepared to prove your age when you arrive to the event.

During the event, access to the zoo is only possible with a separate event ticket. The tickets are sold online.

Autumn holiday at the Zoo

Make your autumn holiday a memorable one and head to Korkeasaari! On the autumn island, you can watch the animals in the fresh autumn air, admire the colours of the browns and take part in the autumn holiday programme.

During the schools’ autumn holiday in Helsinki region, Korkeasaari Zoo is open from 10am to 6pm. The programme is available with regular zoo tickets.