How to Reach Jardim Zoologico in Lisbon

Where is Lisbon Zoo located?

Address: Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado, 1549-004 Lisboa, Portugal

The Lisbon Zoo is located in the heart of Lisbon in Sete Rios and is well-connected by all modes of public transport including the metro, bus, and train. The attraction is close to the Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica, the home stadium of the Portuguese football club, Benfica.

Closest Landmark: Teatro Thalia (500 m on foot)

Getting to Lisbon Zoo by Public transportation

Best For: Convenient travel option, save time, avoid peak-hour traffic
Travel time: 10-12 minutes
Closest stop: Jardim Zoológico (50 meters)
Timings: 6:30 AM to 1 AM

Exit the Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica and walk for about 600 meters till you reach the Alto dos Moinhos metro station. Take the metro on the Blue Line and get off at the Jardim Zoológico station which is around 50 meters away from the Lisbon Zoo.

Best For: Budget travel, getting a feel of the city
Travel time: 20 to 25 minutes
Closest stop: Sete Rios (100 meters)
Timings: Throughout the day

You can hop on to a bus from the R. Soeiros bus stop, Estr. Luz / R. Soeiros bus stop, or B. S. João bus stop. R. Soeiros is the closest bus stop to the Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica. Bus numbers 701, 716, 726, 731, 746, 754, 755, 758, 768, 770, 771, and 55B will drop you at the Sete Rios bus stop which is around 100 meters from the Lisbon Zoo.

Best For: Travelers visiting from outside Lisbon
Closest stop: Sete Rios (100 meters)

Get down at the Sete Rios train station to reach the Lisbon Zoo by train. However, it's recommended to opt for the train if you are arriving from outside Lisbon; the metro provides a more convenient transportation choice for those already within the city.

Getting to Lisbon Zoo by Car

Best for: Save time, self-drive, flexibility

Travel time: 10 minutes

Distance: 2.4 kilometers

Get on Av. Machado Santos after exiting Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica. Now, drive for around 250 meters.
Stay on the left lane at Rotunda Cosme Damião, and drive for about 70 meters before turning left onto Av. Lusíada.
Drive on Av. Lusíada for about 2.2 kilometres and then take the ramp to Campolide before merging with IP7.
Take the exit toward Sete Rios and continue driving till you reach Av. das Forças Armadas.
Continue driving for 200 meters, till you reach the zoo’s main entrance.

Parque Sete Rios - Zoo telpark by Empark: It is one of the nearest parking lots to the Lisbon Zoo, providing a convenient space to park your vehicle. Download the Telpark for a smooth experience. (220m)
Parking Twin Towers: A small parking lot close to the Lisbon Zoo, suitable for half a day or short visits. (550m)
Parking Sana Malhoa: A well-guarded parking space offering ample car parking in the heart of Lisbon. It is easily accessible and a good alternative for short visits. (900m)

Walking to Lisbon Zoo

Best for: Fitness-conscious visitors, sight-seeing, getting familiar with the neighbourhood

Travel time: 32 minutes

Distance: 2.4 kilometers

It is a 30-minute walk from the Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica to the Lisbon Zoo.
You will walk past the Convent São Domingos, a Catholic church located on R. Ernâni Lopes.
Walk for 500 meters and turn right onto Estrada da Luz. There are a few restaurants in this area that specialise in authentic Brazilian-Portuguese and Indian food including Tempero Brasileiro Lisboa and NUR By Zaafran.
Continue walking on Estrada das Laranjeiras for about 400 meters and then turn right toward Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado.
Walk for about 100 meters till you see the zoo’s main entrance on your right.

Frequently asked questions about directions to Lisbon Zoo

Where is Lisbon Zoo located?

The Lisbon Zoo is located in the heart of Lisbon in the Sete Rios neighbourhood.

Which city is Lisbon Zoo in?

The Lisbon Zoo is located in Portugal’s capital city, Lisbon.

How do I get to Lisbon Zoo? (metro, taxi, etc)

You can get to the Lisbon Zoo by metro, bus, taxi, or by car.

Which is the best way to get to Lisbon Zoo?

The best way to get to Lisbon Zoo is by metro as it is convenient, fast, and affordable. The Sete Rios metro station is within walking distance from the Lisbon Zoo.

Which is the fastest way to get to Lisbon Zoo?

Car is the fastest way to get to Lisbon Zoo.

Which is the cheapest way to get to Lisbon Zoo?

The cheapest way to get to the Lisbon Zoo is by bus.

Which is the closest bus stop to Lisbon Zoo?

The Sete Rios bus stop is the closest bus stop to the Lisbon Zoo.

Which is the closest train station to Lisbon Zoo?

The Sete Rios train station is the closest train station to the Lisbon Zoo.

Which is the closest subway station to Lisbon Zoo?

The Sete Rios metro station is the closest metro station to Lisbon Zoo.