Râșnov Attractions · Brașov
Grădina Zoologică Brașov
Brașov's zoo, in the Noua district, modernised and expanded to 10 hectares, with a planetarium on site. 2026 prices: 35 lei adults, 15 lei children aged 6–18, free under 6.
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Distance from MAX2 – 4 hTime to spend2 – 4 hDifficultyușorTownBrașovAbout the place
Current status (checked 12 October 2026)
The zoo is open. The official visiting page, dated 14 January 2025, announced that the exotic pavilion is being fitted out and cannot be visited; we did not find a newer confirmation, so ask at the entrance.
A rebuilt zoo
The zoo is in the Noua district, next to the forest and Lake Noua. It closed in 2011 for a modernisation of more than 31 million lei, about 22 million of it from the Ministry of the Environment, and expanded from 4 to 10 hectares.
What you see
Besides the animals, the grounds have a planetarium, the Casa cu Ocol and a viewpoint over the lions and tigers, plus a virtual bus safari. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Pushchairs are allowed, and the main gate is used for the exit.
The planetarium (checked 12 October 2026)
The planetarium inside the zoo reopened on 8 September 2026, after an overhaul of the projection system that began in January 2026. Hours: Tuesday–Sunday, first show at 10:00, last at 18:00; closed on Mondays, except public holidays. Tickets are sold at the cash desk or online, by card. Check the show schedule on zoobrasov.ro before your visit.
Opening hours and prices (checked 12 October 2026)
The 2026 opening hours are not published — check the official source (zoobrasov.ro). Last published hours: 1 March–30 September, Tuesday–Sunday 09:00–19:00; 1 October–28 February, Tuesday–Sunday 09:00–18:00; closed on Mondays, with exceptions during school holidays and public holidays. Prices for 2026, approved by Local Council Decision no. 1072 of 22.12.2025: 35 lei adults, 15 lei children aged 6–18, pupils, students and pensioners, free under 6. Planetarium: 35 lei adults, 15 lei children, pupils, students and pensioners. Virtual safari: 25 lei from age 14, 15 lei under 14. A press source from 25.09.2026 recommends at least 2 hours, or 4 hours with the planetarium and a break.
Getting there
The zoo is on the edge of Brașov, at Strada Brazilor no. 1, in the Noua district. From MAX International drive towards Brașov, then towards Noua. The visit is mostly outdoors, so pick a day without rain.
Frequently asked questions
Ce este Ghidul Local MAX International?Un ghid al obiectivelor, traseelor și evenimentelor din zona Râșnov–Brașov–Bran, gândit ca punct de informare pentru oaspeții MAX International. Fiecare obiectiv are distanța din MAX, hartă și detalii de acces.
Cât de departe sunt obiectivele de MAX International?Variază: de la câțiva kilometri (Cetatea Râșnov, Peștera Valea Cetății) până la ~50 km (Bușteni, Sinaia). Fiecare pagină afișează distanța aproximativă și timpul cu mașina din MAX.
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