Zoosafari Fasanolandia Park near Bari
Zoosafari Fasanolandia is one of the best-known theme parks in Italy. It includes a zoological area and a zoo safari, where you can drive through and see animals living in freedom, as well as an amusement park. Covering an area of 140 hectares and housing over 3,000 animals from 200 different species, Zoosafari Fasanolandia is the largest zoo in Italy.
Where is the Park?
Zoosafari Fasanolandia is located in the Puglia region, near the town of Fasano, between Bari and Brindisi. It is approximately 60 km from both Bari and Brindisi, and only 17 km from Alberobello.
The easiest way to get there is by rental car (assuming you are not traveling to Italy with your own car). In fact, access to Zoosafari is only possible by car.
Getting there by public transport is a bit more complicated: you will need to take the train from Bari to Fasano station (30 minutes to 1 hour, prices from €3.90) and then a bus to the town centre (Viale della Resistenza). From there, it's another 2 kilometres to the park - you can take a taxi or walk.
It is important to know that if you do not go to the park by car, you will only be able to visit Fasanolandia, not the Zoosafari.
Zoosafari Fasanolandia Tickets
Tickets are purchased directly at the park entrance. You can choose between two types of tickets (with separate entrances).
Tickets for Zoosafari Park:
- Adults: €35
- Children 4-10 years: €27
- Children under 4 years and under 1m in height: free
The Zoosafari ticket includes access to the safari park (note: entry to the park is only allowed by car), the pedestrian area with primates, small carnivores, and birds, the Large Mammals Lake, the Monkey Village, and the Tropical Hall with reptiles and fish. In addition, tickets include access to the Fasanolandia amusement park (but not to the rides - for these, you will need to pay separately for the ones you choose), as well as exhibitions, museums, and shows at the Fantasy Theatre.
Fasanolandia Park tickets
- Adults: €20
- Children under 4 and under 1 m in height: free
The Fasanolandia ticket includes access to 6 attractions in the park (of your choice), shows at the Fantasy Theatre, museums, and exhibitions. In addition, the ticket also includes access to the pedestrian area with animals in the Zoosafari park.
Visiting Hours
Zoosafari Fasanolandia Park opening hours for 2025 are:
- December 1-5, 9-12, 15-19, 2025: Zoosafari ticket office 10:00-14:00 (only in auto), Fasanolandia closed
- December 6-8, 13-14, 20-21, 2025: Zoosafari ticket office 10:00-14:00, Fasanolandia ticket office 10:30-16:00
- December 22-25, 2025: closed
- December 26, 2025-January 6, 2026: Zoosafari ticket office 10:00-14:00, Fasanolandia ticket office 10:30-15:00
- January 7-30, 2026: Saturday-Sunday - Zoosafari ticket office 10:00-14:00, Fasanolandia closed
Visit to Zoosafari Fasanolandia Park
Zoosafari Fasanolandia Park consists of the Zoosafari zoo and the Fasanolandia amusement park.
Zoosafari Park
The safari park visit can only be done by car (driving at very low speed). The route is about 6 kilometres long, and along the way you will encounter wild animals living freely, including giraffes, elephants, tigers, lions, bears, buffaloes, rhinoceroses, zebras, camels, and deer.
The tour lasts about 40 minutes to 1 hour. At the end, you will park your car (parking costs a few euros and is paid in cash) and continue the visit by entering the pedestrian area with primates (accessible with either type of ticket). Here you can see chimpanzees, gorillas, and lemurs.
Next (only with the Zoosafari ticket) is a panoramic tour of about 30 minutes at the Large Mammals Lake, which you will reach using a suspended mini train called MetroZoo (each car holds 6 people). The lake and its small islands are home to gibbons, hippos, brown bears, and polar bears. On the return, you will discover the Monkey Village.
Finally, you will visit the Tropical Hall, covering about 700 m². Here you will explore the world of reptiles and fish. The visit lasts about 30 minutes.
Fasanolandia Park
Fasanolandia Park is the entertainment area, with over 20 attractions for both children and adults. Among them, you will find the Ferris wheel, the Mirage Rosso and Eurofighter roller coasters, the Sputnik Tower, Super Jumper, African River and Rapid River, carousels, a miniature Venice with the Rialto Bridge and gondola rides, and many more.
Fasanolandia also features the Rabbit Oasis, the Dinosaur Museum, exhibitions, and a miniature reconstruction of Puglia, with trulli houses and representative monuments such as the San Nicola Cathedral in Bari, the Cathedral of Trani, and Castel del Monte. Various shows are held periodically at the Fantasy Theatre.
You will also find the Madagascar area (Lemur Island) and the Sea Lion Aquarium (with seals, sea lions, and penguins). Access to these attractions requires an additional fee paid on-site.
Rules and Tips
- Before visiting the park, check the weather forecast. In case of bad weather, many areas may be closed.
- Keep your entrance tickets with you for the entire visit.
- Make sure to have some cash with you.
- It is not allowed to touch or feed the animals.
- If you are visiting with children, it is recommended to take them to the restroom before starting the safari tour.
- During the safari park visit, it is forbidden to leave your car. If necessary, you should honk to alert park staff.
- On the driving route, you may only stop briefly to take photos.
- In some areas of the safari park, it is mandatory to keep your car windows closed.
