Occupying the entire island of Korkeasaari, Helsinki Zoo is the largest zoo in Finland and one of the oldest zoos in the world. Open year-round, it is one of the most popular family-friendly attractions in town as Korkeasaari is home to about 1,000 plant species and more than 150 animal species from Finland and around the world. Walk through the zoo, experience a close encounter with creatures from the tropical rainforest to the arctic tundra, and see your children’s unbridled enthusiasm and uninhibited curiosity towards the animals!