Morning with the animals

Experience a unique morning with the animals before the park opens to other visitors. Join our zookeepers during the animals' morning routines and get an inside look at how Skansen works with animal welfare and species conservation.

  • Reviews from our guests
    "Highly recommend!":

    A fantastic morning with great animal interactions and insightful information about both the animals and Skansen. A perfect way to learn more about Sweden’s nature and its culture. Definitely worth the money – highly recommend!
    (February 18, 2025, 2 adults, United States)

    "The park is fantastic":

    Our morning with the animals at Skansens was very very nice and instructive. The park is fantastic. A special thanks to our guide and all the zoo keepers. The value for money was excellent, above expectations.
    (January 31, 2025, 2 adults, 1 child. United States)

    "A morning that exceeded our expectations!":

    We had a really fun and educational morning together. Our guide was amazing – so engaging and knowledgeable, and he made the tour truly interesting for all of us. It was an experience that exceeded our expectations, and we highly recommend it.
    (January 4, 2025, 5 adults, 3 children, France)

    "Thank you for a morning with the animals!":

    A big thank you for a wonderful morning focused on the animals! We were absolutely thrilled with our visit and highly recommend it to others. The experience matched our expectations perfectly—and even exceeded them in many ways! Everything was well-planned, and we felt very well taken care of. Excellent value for money!
    (2024-10-01, 2 adults. UK)

    "An annual tradition!":

    We loved visiting the park early in the morning and having the place almost to ourselves! The zookeepers were incredibly knowledgeable, accommodating, and friendly, answering all our questions. The visit exceeded our expectations—we still talk about it from time to time and look at the photos! We’re planning to make it an annual tradition!
    (2023-10-13, 2 adults, Sweden)

  • Gift it as a birthday present, surprise your family, or celebrate your anniversary among Skansen’s wild animals. Our popular experience, Morning with the Animals, is perfect for all ages!

    During your guided tour, the zookeeper will also feed one of the following animals: seal, great grey owl, otter, wolverine, or bear.

    Since the animals live as they would in the wild with irregular feeding routines, we cannot guarantee a specific animal.

    To give you the best possible experience, we kindly ask you to make your booking well in advance—ideally a few days ahead. This helps us arrange staff and activities to ensure a great visit for both you and the animals.

  • Accessibility

    The tour is wheelchair accessible.

  • Information

    When: Year-round, starting at kl. 08:30.
    Duration: 1.5 hours
    Participants: Minimum 2, maximum 6 people*
    Age limit: From 10 years; children under 10 are recommended to attend with an adult.
    Price: SEK 900 per person on weekdays, SEK 1,100 per person on Saturdays.
    Admission to Skansen is included.

    Book any date* by emailing bokning@skansen.se – enter your name, phone number, desired date and number of people and we will get back to you.

    *For the tour to take place, a minimum of two participants is required. If fewer than two people are registered, Skansen reserves the right to reschedule the experience to another day.

    (Break: No bookings available from June 13 to August 19.)

  • Booking Rules

    Do you have an annual pass? Mention it when booking to get a discount!
    Annual pass holders and members of Skansen’s and Nordiska museet’s Friends enjoy a 10% discount. Use the code “årskort” when booking. Please bring your annual or membership card to the tour.

    Booking Confirmation: Your booking is confirmed once you receive a confirmation email from Skansen

    Cancellation Policy
    Full refund for cancellations made at least 48 hours before the start of the tour. If you need to cancel less than 48 hours before the tour, you can reschedule to another day.

Junior Zookeeper at Lill-Skansen

Does your child have a love for animals and a curiosity to learn how to care for them? Let them become a Junior Zookeeper for a day!

This unique experience allows children, along with their accompanying adult, to get up close with the animals at Lill-Skansen and take part in daily tasks to ensure the animals’ well-being.

Junior Zookeeper at Lill-Skansen

  • The Children´s zoo (Lill-Skansen) included in the entrance fee
    Jan-Mar weekdays10-15 weekends 10-16, April 10-16, May 10.00–17.00, Jun-Aug 10.00-18.00, Sept 10.00-17.00, Oct-Dec weekdays 10-15, weekends 10-16

  • Baltic Sea Science Center, included in the entrance fee
    Jan-Mar weekdays10-15 weekends 10-16, April 10-16, May 10.00–17.00, Jun-Aug 10.00-18.00, Sept 10.00-17.00, Oct-Dec weekdays 10-15, weekends 10-16

  • Funicular railway (Bergbanan)
    The funicular railwayruns daily during Easter, weekends in April and thereafter daily.

  • The Skansen-Aquarium
    Opens daily 10.00 see calendar for closing hours