Munkholm Zoo is located on Djursland at Munkholmvej 5, 8444 Balle, and there is ample parking near the entrance.
Throughout the park, you’ll find amenities that make your visit enjoyable for both children and adults. There are restrooms, cozy seating areas, and plenty of opportunities to take a break between animal encounters. If you’re visiting with small children, it’s easy to get around with a stroller on the park’s paths. Our paths are also very accessible for wheelchairs.
We want everyone to have the opportunity to enjoy a wonderful experience at Munkholm Zoo. That is why we are constantly working to create a welcoming environment for all guests, including families with children, senior visitors, and people with special needs. If you would like more information about accessibility or planning your visit, please feel free to contact us before you arrive.
To make the most of your day, we recommend that you also take a look at our map of the garden so you can plan in advance which animals and activities you’d like to experience during your visit.
5 Munkholmvej, 8444 Balle
In Djursland
The whole family
More than 80
Café, restrooms, seating areas, playground
Animal shows, "Be an Animal Keeper for a Day," petting zoo
Munkholm Zoo is beautifully situated on Djursland and is a popular destination for both local families and visitors from the rest of East Jutland.
Munkholm Zoo is easy to reach by car, and there is parking available right by the entrance. You can also use Google Maps to find your way there, making your trip as easy as possible.
Munkholm Zoo is centrally located on Djursland, a short distance from several of East Jutland’s major cities:
Its central location makes Munkholm Zoo an obvious choice if you’re looking for a fun family outing in Djursland or an exciting day trip with the kids near Aarhus, Randers, or Ebeltoft.
Whether this is your first visit to Munkholm Zoo or you’ve been here before, it’s always helpful to know the practical details. Here you’ll find answers to questions about facilities, attractions, and planning your day at the park.
Absolutely. Munkholm Zoo is especially popular with families with children because many of the animals can be seen at eye level. There are more than 80 different animal species in the park, and the short distances make it easy to get around with young children. Among other things, you can see lemurs, meerkats, Barbary macaques, camels, and many other fascinating animals.
Yes, we certainly think so. Munkholm Zoo is open for most of the year, and many of the attractions can still be enjoyed on days with changeable weather. However, we always recommend that you dress for the weather, as most of the experience takes place outdoors.
Yes, there is. At Munkholm Zoo, you’ll find a café area offering snacks, ice cream, drinks, and light meals, among other things. In addition, there are several spots throughout the park where you can take a break between animal encounters and, if you’d like, enjoy a packed lunch.
In addition to its many animal enclosures, Munkholm Zoo offers, among other things, the popular "Zookeeper for a Day" experience, where participants get a unique insight into working with the animals and get an up-close look at daily life at the zoo.
Yes, we do our best to ensure a positive experience for all guests. That’s why we provide information on accessibility features as well as specific recommendations for families with children who have autism or other special needs.
Munkholm Zoo is home to more than 80 different animal species from all over the world. Here you can see Barbary macaques, ring-tailed lemurs, servals, meerkats, raccoons, zebra mongooses, reptiles, and many other fascinating animals.
Most visitors spend between 2 and 4 hours in the park, depending on whether they participate in activities, visit the café, or want to see all the animals. Many families choose to spend a large part of the day exploring the more than 80 animal species and the various attractions throughout the park.
