Wandering broad, tree-lined paths, you'll typically encounter more than 3,000 animals representing over 300 species, from red pandas to Sumatran orangutans. Most visits unfold at a leisurely pace, allowing plenty of time to watch keeper-led feeding sessions and admire the historic architecture scattered throughout the grounds. With a leafy, family-friendly layout, the experience offers a relaxed way to spend half a day in the city.

You'll typically spend a leisurely afternoon strolling the 1.8 square kilometers of gravel paths, fountains, and formal parterres that have drawn visitors since the 1670s. Along the way, locals often pedal boats across the central pond, buy ice cream beside the open palace pavilion, or ride a historic carousel that has run for more than a century. Wide, shady avenues and flat paths also make it an effortless way to balance city sightseeing with unhurried outdoor relaxation.