When Is São Paulo Zoo Open? Hours, Sessions & Tips

São Paulo Zoo opens at 9am on weekdays and 8:30am on weekends and public holidays. Earlier weekend hours help spread visitor flow across the day.

Last entry is at 4pm on weekdays and 5pm on weekends and holidays. The ticket office also closes roughly one hour before closing time.

Simba Safari operates daily from 9am to 6pm on weekdays and 8:30am to 6pm on weekends and holidays, with last entry at 5pm on all days.

Morning safari sessions before 11am usually offer the best animal visibility and the shortest queues. Afternoon sessions become busier, especially on weekends and school holidays.

Yes. The Botanical Garden operates daily from 9am to 5pm, with last entry at 4pm, making it easy to combine with the zoo or revisit throughout the year using the 12-month annual pass, although some attractions within the Botanical Garden operates only on weekends.

During weekends and holidays, arriving 20 to 30 minutes before opening helps you avoid the heaviest queues. During quieter months, 10 to 15 minutes early is usually enough.

Yes. Both attractions operate on public holidays with weekend timing schedules and earlier opening hours. Crowds are typically much heavier during these dates.

The garden and trails are open daily from 9am, but the experience changes significantly depending on which day you visit. The Nascente Trail runs every day until 4pm, while the Botanical Museum and greenhouses only open on weekends and holidays between 10am and 4pm. The Cerrado greenhouse is currently closed, with the Atlantic Forest greenhouse remaining open for visits.

Yes, and most visitors do. Plan at least 4 to 5 hours to enjoy both comfortably without rushing between safari sessions and zoo exhibits.

Animals are generally most active during the cooler morning hours before 11:30am. Big cats, primates, and birds are easier to spot earlier in the day.

Booking in advance is strongly recommended for weekends, holidays, and Simba Safari sessions, especially during Brazilian school vacation periods when demand increases significantly.