Warsaw Zoo

The Warsaw Zoological Garden, known simply as the Warsaw Zoo, is a scientific zoo located alongside the Vistula River in Warsaw. The zoo covers about 40 hectares (99 acres) in central Warsaw, and sees around 1000000 visitors annually, making it one of the busiest zoos in Europe. It is home to over 4,200 animals representing more than 500 species. The zoo is an accredited member of the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The Warsaw Zoo served as a hiding spot for Jews and escapees from the Warsaw Ghetto during World War II. Zookeepers Jan and Antonina Żabiński, responsible for saving hundreds of Jews within the zoo premises, were eventually granted the title of Righteous Among the Nations for their contribution, effort and good will.