Experience only the best of São Paulo Zoo

Witness close-up encounters for a wildlife experience at the heart of São Paulo.

• Everything you get: You'll board an open-air safari truck at Simba Safari, part of the São Paulo Zoo complex, for a guided 3km ride through Atlantic Forest. Spot lions, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and hundreds of animals across 40 species as your guide shares conservation insights throughout.
• Why choose this: The truck-only format gives you an elevated, safe viewpoint. Book online as vehicles hold up to 40 people and sell out fast.

Inclusions #

• Entry to Simba Safari

• Guided tour in an official safari truck

• Sightings of 40 exotic species

• Access to the 3km forest circuit

Exclusions #

• Access to the São Paulo Zoo

• Access to the Botanical Garden

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to bring

• The safari truck has a roof but open sides. A light layer or hat is recommended on sunny or cooler days.

What's not allowed

• Private vehicles are not permitted on the trail. All visitors must use the park's safari trucks.
• Feeding the animals is not allowed at any point during the tour.

Accessibility

• The safari truck is fully wheelchair accessible, as is the park entrance.
• Visitors with accessibility needs should notify the team at least 48 hours in advance.

Additional information

• Simba Safari is open daily, including holidays.
• This ticket covers Simba Safari only. The São Paulo Zoo is a separate attraction requiring its own ticket.
• On-site paid parking is available for passenger cars.

Get unlimited access to one of São Paulo's most peaceful green spaces, at Atlantic Forest.

• Everything you get: Your annual pass gives you unlimited entry for 12 months to Jardim Botânico de São Paulo's open gardens, orchid nurseries, and trekking trails. Watch turtles glide across Ninfeias Lake, walk beneath dense bamboo canopies, and explore native Atlantic Forest landscapes at your own pace, as many times as you like.
• Why choose this: The annual pass removes the need to queue or buy tickets on each visit. Pass holders also receive a 20% guest discount, 20% off at Zoo São Paulo restaurants, and 10% off at select attractions within the complex.

Inclusions #

• Unlimited entry for 12 months from the date of purchase

• Access to all open gardens, trails, and visiting areas

• Access to Nascente Trail and Terra Batida trekking trails

• 20% discount for guests visiting on the same day

• 10% off at Acqua Zoo, Zoo Mineração, and Jardim Botânico SP for pass holders

• 20% off at Zoo São Paulo restaurants

Exclusions #

• Weekday Botanical Museum entry (weekends and holidays only)

• Weekday greenhouse access (weekends and holidays only)

• Access to São Paulo Zoo

• Access to Simba Safari

• Special events requiring separate tickets

• Benefits not included on maintenance days, when at full capacity, or due to force majeure, at the sole discretion of the park, without prior notice

What is not allowed

• Re-entry is not permitted after leaving the garden on the same day.
• Bicycles, tricycles, balls, musical instruments, sound systems, laser devices, and similar equipment are prohibited.
• Pets are not allowed, except guide dogs on duty.
• Food, drinks, smoking, and picking of plants are prohibited inside the greenhouses, museum, and trekking trails.
• Barbecues and fires are not permitted anywhere in the garden.

Accessibility

• Most visitor routes include ramps and accessible restrooms.
• Accessible water fountains are available throughout the garden.
• While the Nascente Trail is accessible for visitors with reduced mobility, the Terra Batida Trail is not, due to uneven slopes.
• The Botanical Museum has access ramps.

Additional information

• Weekdays open 9am to 5pm, last entry 4pm. Weekends and holidays open 9am to 6pm, last entry 5pm.
• The Atlantic Rainforest Greenhouse, Botanical Museum, and orchid nursery open only on weekends and holidays, 10am to 4pm.
• The Cerrado Greenhouse is currently temporarily closed.
• The annual pass is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. Entry is permitted once per day only.
• The pass is nominal and non-transferable.
• Pass holders receive a 20% guest discount on the same-day visit and 20% off at Zoo São Paulo restaurants.
• Picnic gatherings of up to 20 people are permitted in designated areas.
• Restaurante Bromélia Gastronomia is available on site, open daily 11:30am to 5pm for meals and 9am to 5pm for café service.
• No lockers or luggage storage facilities are available on site.
• An adult must accompany children under 12.

See lions, giraffes, and over 2,000 animals across 230+ species in one of São Paulo’s largest wildlife parks.

• Everything you get: Your ticket gives you entry to São Paulo Zoo, where forested walking circuits connect open-air enclosures for big cats, primates, reptiles, and birds. You’ll move through shaded paths and wide viewing areas designed to bring you closer to animals in natural-style environments.
• Why choose this: Book online and explore at your own pace with full-day access to all public viewing zones, from open savannah-style habitats to dense forest sections.

Inclusions #

• Entry to São Paulo Zoo

• Access to animal exhibits and habitats

• Access to zoo walking circuits and viewing areas across 47 hectares

Exclusions #

• Access to São Paulo Botanical Garden

• Access to Simba Safari

• Guided tours

• Animal encounters

What to bring

• Present the QR code on your mobile ticket at the entrance for scanning.

What’s not allowed

• Re-entry is not permitted once you exit the zoo.
• Pets are not allowed, except guide dogs with valid documentation.
• Skates, scooters, bicycles, similar sports equipment, and drones are not permitted.
• Feeding animals is strictly prohibited at the zoo.

Accessibility

• The zoo offers accessible routes in most public areas with paved paths and designated circulation routes.

Additional information

• Paid parking is available on-site with capacity for up to 2,000 vehicles.
• Lockers and diaper-changing facilities are available for visitors.
• Weekdays: open 9am to 5pm, last entry 4pm. Weekends & holidays: open 8:30am to 6pm, last entry 5pm.
• Children under the age of 4 enter for free.
• The ticket office closes one hour before closing time daily.
• Tickets are valid for up to 90 days from the date of purchase.

The only combo that pairs the zoo and safari with 12 months of unlimited Botanical Garden returns, all in one complex.

• Everything you get at São Paulo Zoo: Self-paced entry to Brazil's largest zoo with access to 2,000+ animals across 230+ species, including lions, jaguars, giraffes, maned wolves, and golden lion tamarins, spread across 47 hectares of forest walking circuits.
• Everything you get at Simba Safari: Hop aboard an open-sided safari truck for a guided 3km ride through Atlantic Forest, with close-up sightings of animals across 40 species, including lions, giraffes, zebras, and hippos roaming in semi-freedom.
• Everything you get at the Botanical Garden: A 12-month annual pass with unlimited entry to the botanical garden's open gardens, orchid nurseries, lily pad lakes, trekking trails, and bamboo tunnels, plus 20% guest discounts and restaurant savings.
• Why choose this combo: Why pick just one when all three sit minutes apart in the same forest complex? Cover the zoo and safari in a single day, then return to the botanical garden as many times as you like for the next 12 months. You save money, save planning time, and unlock São Paulo's wildest side from one ticket.

Inclusions #

São Paulo Zoo

• Entry to São Paulo Zoo

• Access to animal exhibits and habitats across 47 hectares

Simba Safari

• Entry to Simba Safari

• Guided tour in an official open-sided safari truck

• Sightings of 40 exotic species across the 3km forest circuit

São Paulo Botanical Garden

• Unlimited entry for 12 months from the date of purchase

• Access to all open gardens, trails, and visiting areas

• Access to Nascente Trail and Terra Batida Trail

• 20% discount for guests visiting on the same day

• 10% off at Acqua Zoo, Zoo Mineração, and Jardim Botânico SP for pass holders

• 20% off at Zoo São Paulo restaurants

Exclusions #

São Paulo Zoo

• Guided tours and animal encounters

• Access to Mundo Dino

• Access to Acqua Zoo

Simba Safari

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

São Paulo Botanical Garden

• Weekday Botanical Museum entry (weekends and holidays only)

• Weekday greenhouse access (weekends and holidays only)

• Special events requiring separate tickets

What to bring

São Paulo Zoo

• Bring a valid photo ID and present the mobile ticket at the entrance for scanning.

Simba Safari

• The safari truck has a roof but open sides. A light layer or hat is recommended on sunny or cooler days.

What's not allowed

São Paulo Zoo

• Re-entry is not permitted once you exit the zoo.
• Feeding animals, drones, bicycles, and scooters is not allowed.

Simba Safari

• Private vehicles are not permitted on the trail. All visitors must use the park's safari trucks.
• Feeding the animals is strictly prohibited during the tour.

São Paulo Botanical Garden

• Re-entry is not permitted after leaving the garden on the same day.
• Pets are not allowed, except guide dogs on duty.
• Food, drinks, smoking, and picking of plants are prohibited inside greenhouses, the museum, and trekking trails.

Accessibility

São Paulo Zoo

• Accessible routes are available in most public areas with paved paths.

Simba Safari

• The safari truck is wheelchair accessible.

Jardim Botânico

• Most visitor routes include ramps and accessible restrooms. The Nascente Trail is accessible; the Terra Batida Trail is not, due to uneven slopes.

Additional information

São Paulo Zoo

• Paid parking, lockers, a diaper-changing facility, and stroller rentals are available on-site.
• Children under 4 enter for free.
• Tickets are valid for up to 90 days from the date of purchase.

Simba Safari

• Arrive at least 30 minutes before your session, as trucks depart once full with a 15-minute grace period for late arrivals.
• Paid parking is available on-site.

Jardim Botânico

• The annual pass is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase, with entry permitted once per day. The pass is nominal and non-transferable.
• The Atlantic Rainforest Greenhouse, Botanical Museum, and orchid nursery open only on weekends and holidays, 10am to 4pm. The Cerrado Greenhouse is currently temporarily closed.
• Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.