City: Iceland
Top Things to do in Iceland
Countries
Top 7 Zoos & Aquariums in Iceland, Iceland
Iceland (/ˈaɪslənd/ ( listen); Icelandic: Ísland, pronounced [ˈistlant]) is a Nordic island country in the North Atlantic, with a population of 348,580 and an area of 103,000 km (40,000 sq mi), making it the most sparsely populated country in Europe. The capital and largest city is Reykjavík. Reykjavík and the surrounding areas in the southwest of the country are home to over two-thirds of the population.
Restaurants in Iceland
1. SEA LIFE Trust Beluga Whale Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 226 reviews
Experience Little Grey and Little White’s journey to Iceland and get up close to live puffins and local sea creatures! The Sea Life Trust Beluga Whale Sanctuary is the world's first whale sanctuary, home to two beluga whales; Little White and Little Grey. In spring 2020, the two belugas will move to their sea sanctuary home in nearby Klettsvik Bay. The Sea Life Trust Visitor Centre located in Vestmannaeyjar Harbour opened in April 2019, relocating the former Saeheimar Aquarium and Puffin rescue centre. The centre includes information and displays relating to Little White and Little Grey's epic journey from China to Iceland, as well as a local species aquarium and resident rescued puffins. As a non-profit centre, all ticket sales support the best possible care for Little White and Little Grey and the other animals in our care.
Reviewed By MikeyMikeymoto - Prague, Czech Republic
We were lucky enough to see the 2 Beluga whales in their new home in a sea cove about 5 min by boat from the harbour. Our guide was great and told us everything about the whales and the sanctuary. Our ticket included entry to the sea life trust centre which is by the harbour. There you can find nice exhibits about the whales and can see aquariums and rescued puffins
2. Petting Zoo Daladyrd
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 10 reviews
Daladyrd is a petting Zoo in North Iceland. Only about 25 min. drive from Akureyri, the capital of the North. A wonderland where you can collect new memories for all your family. Meet the common farm animals, the horses, sheeps, the cows, hens and pigs. But also goats, rabbits, kittens and dogs. We add new animals and facilities all the time and Daladyrd is open all year around.
Reviewed By 266francescof
This place is out of the way but if you are you going in that direction and you love animals then you have to stop especially if you have kids. We love animals! Although this place is very tiny and you can probably see the whole thing 10-15 minutes, you get to experience interacting with rabbits, sheep, goats, cats, roosters, and a few other animals.
3. Reykjavik Family park and Zoo
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 156 reviews
Reviewed By lcommisso04 - Cleveland, United States
As an American, when I think of a zoo, I envision elephants, bears, big cats, and monkeys. You will not find these here. It is possible the locals have the same opinion of what is a "zoo", as when we were asking the bus drivers about which bus to take to the zoo, the one bus driver looked at us quizzically and said "no zoo". However, it is charming in its own right. The park has mainly local animals, such as farm animals and a super cute fox and mink. My husband really liked the seals. It is on the smallish side, so combined with the rides, it is perfect for younger kiddos. I would put the emphasis on the FAMILY park and not the zoo.
4. Slakki Petting Zoo
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 26 reviews
Slakki Petting Zoo and Family Park Life's simple pleasures Slakki is only 100 km south from Reykjavík, and there you can enjoy the beautiful countryside among Icelandic farm animals like rabbits, puppies, kittens, turkeys, foxes, geese, ducks, and chickens. Indoor golf facility with a minigolf course on the one hand and a nice restaurant on the other
Reviewed By PhoenixBelle
Our family really enjoyed our week day visit here as part of our driving adventure on a reverse Golden Circle route (as suggested by a popular guidebook) from Reykjavik. While we didn't visit Iceland to pet baby rabbits and watch guinea pigs, we all had so much fun seeing them and the other animals. It made a nice first stop for our four year old to get some energy out and play in the comfortably warm cafe/mini-golf area, while the grown-ups enjoyed snacks at the cluster of tables. If memory serves me correctly, Slakki offered a good waffle with cream and jam and a cheese burger among other snacks. My son even enjoyed the sweet but small toddler play area in the cafe corner before attempting his version of miniature golf. The cute buildings and interesting animals outside (hopefully, they stayed warmer than we were) were worth the small admission and also made us feel as if we were experiencing a more pastoral part of the area outside of the city. We could see local Icelandic families showing the animals to their children, too. I was happy to see an Arctic fox up close and some rams. Outside, my son had fun with the push trucks and toys in between seeing the puppies, ducks, calf, and a few other types of animals. Slakki was approximately an hour and a half drive for us from Reykjavik. Make sure your navigation system is working well to reach it easily. In all, we were very glad to find a stop on the Golden Circle route we could truly enjoy with our son before venturing to the waterfalls and Pingvellir.
5. Sea Life Trust
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
