Welcome to Nordens Ark Zoo
Nordens Ark is situated in Bohuslän, around 25 km from Smögen. The wildlife park is open every day of the year from 10am. Closing time varies with the season. By visiting us, you are supporting our work to save endangered animals.
Opening hours 2025
Season opening/Spring season:
Saturday 12 April - Sunday 29 June 10am - 4pm (3pm)*
Peak season:
Monday 30 June - Sunday 10 August 10am - 6pm (4pm)*
Autumn season:
Monday 11 August - Sunday 5 October 10am - 4pm (3pm)*
Autumn midterm break:
V. 44 Thursday 30 October – Sunday 2 November 10am - 4pm (3pm)*
Christmas market:
Saturday 30 November 10am - 4pm (3pm)*
Christmas holiday opening:
Friday 26 – Tuesday 30 December 10am - 4pm (3pm)*
*last admittance
Prices 2025
You buy your tickets when you arrive.
Single entry tickets - low season
Adult - SEK 280
Age 65+/students* - SEK 260
Age 5-17 years - SEK 110
Age 0-4 years - Free
Single entry tickets - high season (Jun 30 - Aug 31)
Adult - SEK 310
Age 65+/students* - SEK 280
Age 5-17 years - SEK 130
Age 0-4 years - Free
* Student ID card required
Season pass 2025
From December 1st you will be able to buy a season pass for 2025.
Adult - SEK 800
Children/youth (5-17 years) - SEK 400
Entry tickets schools
Adult - SEK 200
Age 5-17 years - SEK 80**
Age 0-4 years - Free
**School groups from upper secondary – all pupils pay 80 SEK, even if they are older than 17. (Students at folk high schools, universities, etc. pay adult prices). One teacher per class and personal assistants are free of charge. It is important that you pre-book your visit via [email protected].
Escorts, assistants and bus drivers on duty are admitted free of charge.
We do not invoice amounts below 1000 SEK. In the case of a letter invoice, an invoice fee of 50 SEK will be added.
Cash-free park
The park is cash-free. This means that it is only possible to pay by card when you buy food or shop in our store or with our own gift cards.
Hotel guests free entry to the park
Guests at Nordens Ark Bed & Breakfast who has booked via our website (not on external sites) are admitted free on both arrival and departure days.
Join the Friends of Nordens Ark...
Read more about becoming a member here.
Carts
Carts can be hired for 40 SEK at the park entrance. You pay in our shop, entrance checkout or via Swish.