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Whenever we plan a trip to an amusement park, we laugh that if it weren’t for the kids, we would probably never think of going there. This time was no different. We visited Zatorland Amusement Park primarily with children in mind.
It quickly turned out, however, that it wasn’t only the kids who enjoyed a day spent among giant insects, moving dinosaurs, and mysterious mythological gods. This family amusement park, located in Zator in the Małopolska region, is actually made up of four themed parks combined into one big world of adventure. See what awaited us among the attractions of Zatorland Amusement Park.
Location, access and park layout
Zatorland Amusement Park is located in the Małopolska Voivodeship, in the town of Zator, roughly halfway between Kraków and Katowice (about 50 km from each city). Traveling from Kielce, we covered around 160 km, which took us just under two and a half hours. The park lies only 20 km from the A4 motorway, making the drive very convenient.
If you choose to travel to Zator by train, there’s good news – a free DinoExpress shuttle bus runs from the railway station directly to the entrance of Zatorland Amusement Park. You can find the bus departure times here.
On site, it’s also worth noting the layout of the individual themed sections of Zatorland Amusement Park, namely:
- Insect Park
- Amusement Park
- Moving Dinosaurs Park
- Mythology Park
It’s a good idea to pick up a leaflet with a map of the entire complex at the entrance – it will make sightseeing much easier. The Insect Park and the Amusement Park are accessed directly from the parking area (via separate entrances). From the Amusement Park, you can smoothly move into the world of dinosaurs, but to enter the realm of Greek gods you need to leave the park grounds and go to another entrance. Remember that each time you enter, you must scan the barcode on your wristband.
Opening Hours and Prices
Since the vast majority of attractions at Zatorland Amusement Park are outdoors, the season runs from spring to autumn. In 2025, the season opened on April 25 and will last until October 19.
Opening hours vary throughout the season. As a general rule, the park stays open longer on weekends and during the warmest months.
In April and May, the park is open on weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and until 6:00 p.m. on weekends. In June, it is open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays and until 7:00 p.m. on weekends. During the peak summer season, from July to August, Zatorland can be visited from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on weekdays and until 8:00 p.m. on weekends. September and October mark the end of the season—on Mondays and Tuesdays the park is closed. From Wednesday to Friday it is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., while on Saturdays and Sundays it is open until 7:00 p.m. in September and 6:00 p.m. in October.
The schedule of opening days and hours is quite complex, so it’s best to check the official website before your visit. You’ll also find information there about special events organized in the park, such as the “Halloween Parade of Little Dinosaurs”, during which children dressed as dinosaurs pay only 1 PLN for a ticket (the next edition takes place on October 11–12, 2025).
Tickets to Zatorland Amusement Park can be purchased as one-day or two-day passes. Before entering the complex, you’ll find ticket offices and vending machines where online tickets can be exchanged for wristbands. The paper wristbands with barcodes are scanned at the entrance to each park section and can be used multiple times.
Ticket prices are much easier to understand than the opening hours. The price list is divided into two groups: visitors up to 90 cm tall and those 91 cm and taller (adults fall into the second group).
For children under 90 cm, tickets are symbolic, as unfortunately they cannot use most of the Amusement Park rides (most attractions require a minimum height of around 110 cm). A one-day ticket for toddlers costs 3 PLN, and a two-day ticket costs 5 PLN. To avoid disappointment, it’s worth checking the height requirements for all attractions in advance.
For everyone 91 cm and taller, admission to Zatorland Amusement Park costs 109.90 PLN for a one-day ticket or 159.90 PLN for a two-day ticket (prices for the 2025 season).
When purchasing tickets online, you may come across discounts—the current price list and tickets are available on the official website. You’ll also find an option to purchase a season pass, which in 2025 cost 299.90 PLN.
A nice gesture from the park is that on a child’s birthday, admission costs just 1 PLN—definitely worth taking advantage of (remember to bring a document confirming the date of birth). Discounts are also available for Large Family Card (KDR) holders, people with disabilities, and seniors aged 65+, but these tickets can only be purchased at the ticket offices at the entrance.
Additional attractions
At Zatorland Amusement Park, you can also enjoy several attractions available for an additional fee, including:
- a ride on the water tram – PLN 10 per person (15 minutes)
- rental of a pedal boat (swan) or an electric boat – PLN 20 / 30 minutes
- paleontological workshops – PLN 20 per person
- coin-operated attractions
Each themed park features food outlets and souvenir shops. Unfortunately, prices won’t surprise you—in places like this, they tend to be quite high. The park offers plenty of benches, tables, and chairs, as well as lots of green areas. There’s nothing to stop you from bringing your own food and planning a family picnic here as well.
Insect Park – a miniature world enlarged to the maximum
The first themed zone we headed to was the Insect Park. The entrance is located on the right-hand side of the parking lot and the main gate. It’s a real treat for entomology enthusiasts. In fact, the Insect Park presents the world of arthropods, because in addition to insects you’ll also find giant models of arachnids and myriapods. Spread across a large area are more than twenty oversized models, allowing you to examine up close the structural details of these amazing—and slightly frightening—creatures. Most of them make sounds and move their antennae or legs, which adds to the overall experience.
At the entrance to the Insect Park, you’ll find the Mad Scientist’s House. It stands on the roof and is slightly tilted! Entering it seriously affects your sense of balance—although it seems to me that adults feel this much more strongly than children. While walking around the Insect Park, you also need to watch out for the roads. There is a Traffic Education Town here, where children learn the basics of road safety. They can drive mini go-karts along designated routes throughout the park, paying attention to pedestrian crossings and traffic lights, or ride Monster Trucks on a special track.
We took advantage of the biggest attraction here several times—the “RobalCoaster” roller coaster (for children from 95 cm tall). It’s a “light” version of this type of ride, so you can hop on without any worries. Another interesting option is a small pool with hand-powered boats. Children can learn in a very practical way how a propeller drive works.
Lunapark – pure fun in a classic style
After visiting the Insect Park, we headed to the main entrance of Zatorland Amusement Park, which leads straight into the Lunapark. This is the main entertainment hub, where you’ll find classic funfair attractions. Our first stop was the “DinoCoaster,” which turned out to be a more advanced roller coaster (minimum height: 110 cm). Our adrenaline levels shot up as it raced through sharp turns at breakneck speed and tilted at the highest points… and yet we still went for a second ride!
Our personal favorite was the Autodrome, but children queued up for most attractions several times over (towards the end of the season the lines were short, and we hardly felt them at all). We were also pleasantly surprised by the “Drop’n’Twist” tower, which only looks scary at first glance. It’s available for children from 90 cm tall, and riders are very well secured. You can safely enjoy a burst of adrenaline during a controlled free fall.
This time, we skipped the “Airplanes” and “Twist’n’Swing” rides—just watching them made our stomachs flip ;) These attractions are definitely for braver and taller kids (from 125 and 135 cm). For those who prefer calmer experiences, we recommend classic rides such as the “Merry-Go-Round” and “Firefighter,” where you can also put out a fire using a water cannon with real water.
The Lunapark also features, among other things, an outdoor playground, the covered Monkey Grove play area, and the 5D Extreme Cinema, where you can enjoy a movie adventure with special effects. This zone also includes additional paid attractions such as classic arcade games (e.g. air hockey) and paleontology workshops.
The Moving Dinosaurs Park – face to face with a T-Rex
Zatorland Amusement Park is best known for its Moving Dinosaurs Park. It is promoted as the largest park of this kind in Europe! You’ll find over 100 dinosaur models here. Most of them move (only slightly, but still!) and you can hear sounds nearby that they might once have made. Walking through this attraction is a very relaxing experience. The path leads through a forest, with plenty of interesting vegetation, wetland areas, and even artificially generated mist. All these small details create an amazing atmosphere, making the dinosaur models sometimes look like living creatures in their natural habitat. Each dinosaur is accompanied by information boards in Polish, English, and German.
The dinosaurs in the park are close to their natural size, and among them the largest sauropod certainly stands out—the Argentinosaurus, which measured an impressive 35 meters. Without using a “panorama” mode, it’s impossible to fit it into a single photo. We were also very impressed by the huge Tyrannosaurus rex model, which from time to time… peed on passers-by! Fortunately, it was only water, but if you notice a puddle on the path, be careful—it might surprise you with a fountain shooting out from under the predator’s tail!
Within the Dinosaur Park, you’ll also find several additional attractions, including sandpits where children can feel like real paleontologists. At the end of the path through this prehistoric world, you arrive at the Skeletons and Fossils Museum. Here you’ll find an exhibition of various fossils and models of bones of prehistoric creatures. There is also a small shop, and a moving animation of an underwater prehistoric world—with a megalodon in the starring role—is projected onto the wall.
This part of Zatorland Amusement Park is, of course, spectacular, and for young dinosaur enthusiasts it will certainly be an unforgettable experience. Personally, I couldn’t quite shake my skeptical approach and noticed that the sizes of some models, according to the information boards, differed from reality and unfortunately cannot be compared in scale with one another. Some models had fountains built into their mouths, which caused a bit of confusion.
Before arriving, we had read visitor reviews suggesting that many dinosaurs require minor or major repairs, and it’s hard to disagree—we noticed torn tails and necks, as well as a few holes in the skin. Even so, the Moving Dinosaurs Park remains a unique and exceptional place. The excitement of coming “face to face” with so many species of prehistoric reptiles, combined with the educational value of this attraction, is truly unmatched.
Mythology Park – in the realm of gods and heroes
After our encounter with prehistory, it was time for mythology. Mythology Park is a treat for anyone fascinated by ancient Greece. This zone features 46 monumental figures depicting gods, heroes, and mythological creatures. It is probably the most picturesque and charming part of the entire Zatorland Amusement Park.
Zeus, Poseidon, Hera, and Athena gaze at visitors from platforms floating on the water, and their monumental sculptures are truly impressive. For children who are just beginning to discover mythology, this is a great first introduction to these fascinating stories. For older visitors, it’s an excellent history lesson enjoyed outdoors, surrounded by nature.
Mythology Park is located in an open area, with a large part of it taken up by a lake. In addition to the ancient figures themselves, you’ll also find a café and a grill bar here. Extra attractions for children include playgrounds, a rope park, and the Zeus Swing Tower, available to children from 105 cm in height. We tested the rope park “Conquerors of Olympus,” which offers routes at various heights for children from 100 cm tall. We also had great fun in the small Minotaur’s Labyrinth, where we met the main hero of the myth right at its center.
Near the souvenir shop, we were able to step inside the Trojan Horse, and at the playground “Kraken vs. Galley” we felt like ancient sailors. And one more thing—don’t miss the marina! For an additional 10 PLN you can take a ride on the water tram, and for 20 PLN rent a pedal boat. It’s an ideal attraction, especially on hot days. The water tram gets closer to the mythological figures, while a narrator tells their stories. Unfortunately, pedal boats operate in a different part of the pond, without the company of gods and goddesses.
Mythology Park at Zatorland Amusement Park is a fantastic, visual, and realistic refresher of history and Polish literature lessons. It proves that myths can be told in an engaging way, far removed from boring school textbooks. This place uniquely combines educational value with pure relaxation.
Is Zatorland Amusement Park worth visiting?
There can be only one answer to this question: definitely yes! It’s a place that combines education and entertainment in a natural, effortless way. Children learn about dinosaurs, mythology, and the world of insects and arachnids without even realizing they’re learning. The park is very well designed, and the number of attractions available to visitors is truly impressive.
Zatorland is a great choice for families with children of all ages. Toddlers will enjoy the sandpits and playgrounds, preschoolers will be thrilled by the moving dinosaurs, and older kids will be tempted by the more extreme rides in the Lunapark. Parents won’t be bored either—strolling through the themed parks is a pleasant way to spend the day.
Remember, it’s worth planning your visit to Zatorland Amusement Park well!
- Before you arrive, check your child’s height and the attractions available for them.
- Bring water, snacks, or even a full picnic basket.
- Plan to spend at least 5–6 hours here, preferably on a warm, sunny day.
- Arrive right after opening to avoid crowds, especially during peak season.
- Visit the Zatorland Amusement Park website to check current opening hours, study the map, and buy tickets online.
Have fun! 🙂
PS If you’re interested in dinosaurs?. Don’t miss Dinopark in Košice, the Eco Museum in Starachowice, and the Gagaty Sołtykowskie Nature Reserve.
