Korkasaari is a nice zoo in Helsinki Finland. Korkeasaari Zoo is actually a small island with 10-15 minutes boat ride from the Helsinki Market Square. There is also a bridge and bus connection for those who don't like boats. Most tourists go to Korkeasaari Zoo from Market Square where the boats go from May to September. Boats are wooden ferries or a paddle steamer and they go rather often especially on peak times. There are cafe and restaurant at Korkeasaari.
In Korkeasaari there are many animals from Asia, Norther America, Australia, Africa and South America. Most visitors especially like the possibility to see brown bears very closely through the glass window. Sometimes you can get very close to these bears.
If you have travelled and visited many zoos you will perhaps not be suprised by the number of exotic animals but you will most likely enjoy the beautiful nature of Korkeasaari. Also the ferry ride from Helsinki Market Square offers nice views for visitors.
