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Tropical house

Chameleon in the Tropical House at Copenhagen Zoo.

Go on an expedition in the tropics

At the Tropical house, you’ll feel the heat and high humidity the moment you step into the rainforest, and the sounds around you highlight just how many fascinating animals you can look forward to encountering as you make your way through the tropical climate.

Get up close to many of the animals, which aren’t afraid to fly right over your head or walk right past your feet. Along the way, say hello to everything from crocodiles and snakes to butterflies and armadillos – and perhaps you’ll spot the world’s largest species of pigeon?

Against the lush backdrop of the rainforest, you might also be lucky enough to hang out with the slow-moving sloths, though this may well require a particularly keen eye – they’re actually really good at camouflaging themselves.

Are you into creepy-crawlies? Then the Tropical house is the place for you to explore. Because here, things are particularly busy with all sorts of creatures crawling about. Discover a wealth of different insects and arachnids, and come face to face with, amongst other things, a wall covered in cockroaches!

Practical information

Where

The entrance next to the Chimpanzee enclosure.

When

Closes 15 minutes before the rest of the ZOO.

Did you know that…

the sloth is an expert at conserving its energy? It really does need to conserve its energy, as it can take up to a whole month for it to digest its food! Meet the sloth at the Tropical house.

Sloth hanging at Copenhagen ZOO