Parks & nature · 9 of the best in Skopje
Skopje Zoo
At the edge of City Park
About Skopje Zoo
Skopje Zoo, at the edge of City Park, has been modernised in recent years and makes an easy family outing combined with the park.
Why it's on our list
- Good for children
- Next to City Park
- Modernised enclosures
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Skopje Zoo before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Skopje Zoo are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank100 m1 min walk
- Taxi rank, Branislav Nushikj350 m4 min walk
Key sights
- City Park750 mWalk 9 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Kale Fortress2.1 kmWalk 27 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Macedonia Square2.2 kmWalk 27 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Church of the Holy Saviour2.2 kmWalk 28 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Stone Bridge2.2 kmWalk 28 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Memorial House of Mother Teresa2.3 kmWalk 28 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Museum of the City of Skopje2.3 kmWalk 29 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Archaeological Museum of North Macedonia2.4 kmWalk 29 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Old Bazaar2.4 kmWalk 30 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Vodno cable car4.7 kmCycle 19 minCar or taxi 17 min
Getting around
- Transport Centre (trains & buses)3.5 kmWalk 44 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Skopje International Airport18 kmCar or taxi 58 min