Copenhagen Zoo is well worth a visit, particularly for families. The collection is strong on northern European species — polar bears, wolves, snow leopards — but covers a wide range from the tropics. The Norman Foster elephant house is architecturally striking, a large glass bubble set in a circular moat.
The zoo borders Frederiksberg Gardens at the southern end, which makes a good combination visit: zoo in the morning, gardens in the afternoon. The elephant house and the African savanna section are the highlights. The zoo is open year-round, with reduced hours in winter.