Kumasi Zoo in Kumasi, Kumasi: Tickets, Hours and Family Guide
Animals and wildlife in Kumasi, Kumasi
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A long-established zoo in the centre of Kumasi, with lions, elephants, primates, reptiles and a children's play area, and low entry fees.
What is Kumasi Zoo?
Kumasi Zoo sits in the centre of Kumasi, next to the cultural centre, and is one of the oldest zoos in Ghana. It holds lions, elephants, primates, antelope, reptiles and birds in enclosures set among mature trees, and it has a children's play area. Entry is low: Ghanaian adults GH₵60, Ghanaian students and children GH₵30, non-national adults GH₵20, non-national students GH₵10 and non-national children GH₵5.
It is a modest zoo rather than a modern wildlife park, but the low price and central location make it a useful stop with children, especially combined with the Manhyia Palace Museum and the cultural centre.
Kumasi Zoo keeps rescued and captive animals and provides environmental education for schools.
Kumasi Zoo ticket prices 2026
| Visitor type | Adult | Child | Toddler |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya / East African resident | GHS 60 | GHS 30 | Free |
| Non-resident | GHS 20 | GHS 5 | Free |
Ghanaian adults GH₵60 and children GH₵30; non-national adults GH₵20 and children GH₵5. Confirm current rates at the gate.
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- Low entry Good value for families
- Central location Near the cultural centre
- Modest zoo Set expectations
Is it right for your child's age?
| Age group | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | Okay | Short visit with a carrier |
| 3-5 years | Good | Primates and play area |
| 6-9 years | Great | Animal enclosures |
| 10-12 years | Great | Full zoo |
| 13+ years | Good | A short educational visit |
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Key details
- Address
- Kumasi Zoo, central Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Kumasi
- Opening hours
- Daily 9am–5pm Closed now
- How long to plan
- 1.5 to 2 hours
- Suitable ages
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Booking
- Walk-in
- Payment accepted
- Cash and mobile money at the gate
What to expect when you visit
Pay at the gate and walk the enclosures at your own pace. The primates and reptiles are the most engaging for children, and there is a play area.
Allow an hour and a half to two hours. Combine it with the Manhyia Palace Museum and the cultural centre, which are nearby.
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How much is entry?
GH₵60 for Ghanaian adults and GH₵30 for children.
Is it good for young children?
Yes, the play area and primates suit them.
What is nearby?
The Manhyia Palace Museum and cultural centre.
Family essentials
- Suitable age bands
- 0–2 years
- 3–5 years
- 6–9 years
- 10–12 years
- 13+ years
- Safety notes
Stay behind the barriers, do not feed the animals and supervise children closely.
Tickets and costs
- Parking
- Free
- Free entry rules
- No
- Extra costs (activities, rentals, food)
Animal enclosures, children's play area
Plan your visit
- Combine with
- Manhyia Palace Museum
- Rattray Park
- Kumasi Cultural Centre
- What to bring
- Water
- sun hat
- comfortable shoes
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to visit Kumasi Zoo?
- Kenya and East African resident adults pay GHS 60 and resident children pay GHS 30. Non-resident adults pay GHS 20 and non-resident children pay GHS 5. Children under the toddler age enter free. Ghanaian adults GH₵60 and children GH₵30; non-national adults GH₵20 and children GH₵5. Confirm current rates at the gate.
- What are the Kumasi Zoo opening hours?
- Daily 9am–5pm.
- How long do you need at Kumasi Zoo?
- Plan for 1.5 to 2 hours.
- What payment methods does Kumasi Zoo accept?
- Kumasi Zoo accepts Cash and mobile money at the gate. It does not accept cash.
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