20 big news stories at Parken Zoo this summer!
7 July 2026
More is happening than ever at Parken Zoo. With new owners, major investments, and the biggest undertaking in many years, a summer full of completely new experiences awaits both young and old.
Several new animal species are moving in, four new rides are being opened, and the park is also offering brand-new ways to get up close to the animals. Whether or not you visited Parken Zoo last year, there’s plenty to discover this summer.
Here are this summer's biggest news:
🎢 Four brand new rides
The Tivoli has been expanded with four new attractions – and, just like before, all rides are included in the entrance ticket and season pass.
Top Spin – New!
A spectacular 25-metre-high ride where you spin 360 degrees and end up upside down several times. It will also be the only one of its kind in Scandinavia.
Dragon - News!
A brand-new family rollercoaster where the train sets off from the station and offers thrilling twists and turns for adventurers of all ages.
The Ferris Wheel – New!
The park's new landmark rises 22 metres above the entrance and offers fantastic views over both Parken Zoo and Eskilstuna.
The New Whirlwind – News!
A modern take on the classic favourite with more speed, more spins and even more thrills.
🐾 Meet over 15 new animal species
Over the past year, Parken Zoo has welcomed a wide range of new animal species from all over the world.
Among the news are:
- African wild dog
- Fishing cat
- River troll
- Gelada
- Gotlandsruss
- Grant’s zebra
- Eastern grey kangaroo
- Guereza
- Golden-headed lion tamarin
- How
- Llama
- American alligator
- Peacock
- Red-footed tortoise
- Struts
- Meerkat
⭐ Several animals are unique to Sweden
Several of this year’s new arrivals are very rare and can only be found at Parken Zoo in Sweden.
Among the most unique species are:
- Gelada – the spectacular grass-eating baboon from the mountains of Ethiopia.
- Fishing cat – the skilled feline that hunts fish in the wetlands of Asia.
- Guereza – the black and white colobus monkey with its characteristic long white fur.
- Eastern grey kangaroo – Australia’s largest species of kangaroo.
🚶 Step right in amongst the animals
This summer, you’ll get closer to the animals than ever before.
- check out our social media ring-tailed lemur
- stroll right in the middle of Grey giant kangaroos in their new walk-through facility
This offers a unique opportunity to experience the animals on their own terms – just a few metres away.
🍼 Newborn gibbon – a vital addition to a critically endangered species
One of the most heart-warming pieces of news this summer is the arrival of our newborn white-cheeked gibbon baby. The species is critically endangered and is found in only three zoos in the Nordic region, making this birth an important contribution to international conservation efforts. During the first few months, the baby is carried close to its mother as the family swings through the treetops – a unique sight that many visitors hope to witness. It is not yet possible to determine whether the little gibbon is a female or a male, as all young are born with beige-coloured fur before later developing their adult colouring
One of Sweden's largest zoos
Parken Zoo is home to many of the world’s most fascinating and endangered animal species. Here, you can experience, amongst other things:
- the Komodo dragon – the world’s largest lizard
- jaguar
- pygmy hippopotamus
- capybara
- alligators
- red pandas
- Sumatran tigers facing an acute risk of extinction
- and hundreds of other animals from all over the world.
Every day, there are also animal displays and feeding sessions where you can learn more about the animals and the park’s important work to conserve endangered species.
🎉 A brand-new Parken Zoo
Over the past few months, Parken Zoo has undergone a comprehensive transformation. With new owners and significant investments, the park has been developed with more experiences, more animals, more attractions, and an even greater focus on family experiences and conservation work.
In short, there have never been more reasons to visit Parken Zoo than this summer – this year's hottest destination.
