Zoos and Aquariums in Germany

Take a trip to the "Müritzeum" museum in the town of Waren. Here you'll learn a lot about the area's diverse plant and animal life, as well as life below the surface of Lake Müritz. In a creative and entertaining way, the 'House of 1,000 Lakes' and the museum garden will give you an exciting insight into the natural history of the area.

Go on holiday with children and visit Bärenwald Müritz in northern Germany. Would you like to see free-ranging bears? Then don't miss the Bärenwald Müritz! Since 2006, brown bears have inhabited this 16-hectare forest after being rescued from a life in captivity. Take the whole family on holiday and meet all the bears in Bärenwald Müritz on a self-drive holiday in Northern Germany.

Wildpark Mölln offers visitors a chance to explore the beauty of native wildlife in a serene forest setting. The park is home to a variety of animals, including deer, wild boars, and lynx, all living in spacious enclosures that reflect their natural environments. Walking paths wind through the park, allowing close-up views of these animals in their habitats. The park also features a bird aviary and a petting zoo, perfect for families. Educational displays and interactive exhibits provide insights into the behaviors and conservation of local wildlife. Additionally, visitors can enjoy scenic picnic areas and a playground, making it an ideal spot to relax while surrounded by nature.

Schwerin Zoo offers a diverse and engaging experience for visitors of all ages. The zoo is home to over 1,500 animals representing 150 species, including lions, giraffes, and red pandas. The spacious and naturalistic enclosures provide excellent opportunities to observe animals up close. The zoo also features a tropical house where visitors can explore the lush habitats of exotic birds and reptiles. For children, there’s a large adventure playground and a petting zoo where they can interact with friendly farm animals. The zoo’s scenic location by Lake Schwerin adds to its charm, making it a great place to spend a day in nature.

The fantastic zoo has animals for everyone with over 1,800 animals. The park is divided into two; a zoo and a tropical aquarium. In the zoo you can get up close to lions, giraffes, Europe's largest elephant herd and much more! Meanwhile you can experience sharks, snakes and more in the Trope Aquarium.

Important info! The two parks each require a separate entrance ticket. However, you can buy a combi-ticket, which gives access to both sections.

Tierpark Hexentanzplatz is a unique zoo located on the scenic plateau of Hexentanzplatz, offering stunning views of the Harz Mountains. The park specializes in native wildlife, featuring animals such as lynxes, wolves, and wild boars. Visitors can explore the park's well-maintained trails, leading through various enclosures that mimic natural habitats. The park also has a small petting zoo where children can interact with friendly farm animals. In addition to the animal exhibits, Hexentanzplatz itself is steeped in local folklore, with statues and historical markers that tell the legends of witches and ancient rituals.

Find a cheap holiday with Risskov Bilrejser and drive yourself to Germany on a family holiday. Visit the cosy animal park, Bayerwald-Tierpark Lohberg, with the kids. There are more than 30 different animals. Including wolves, bisons, lynxes and much more! Find a cheap summer holiday with child-friendly hotels at Risskov and visit the exciting Bayerwald-Tierpark Lohberg.

If you're bored or just want to try something different, head to Wildpark Rosengarten in Frankfurt Oder. Here you can get up close to the animals, and walk around and enjoy the beautiful nature that the park is in. There are around 30 different species of animals in the park; including reindeer, donkeys, oxen, foxes and many more. In addition, there is a petting zoo where you can get to pet the cute animals.

This family-owned adventure and tiger park houses one of Europe's largest tiger and lion enclosures. The park opened in 2003 and has since grown to a 5-hectare area where, in addition to the many different species of tigers and lions, visitors can also see llamas, dromedaries and alpacas, among others.

If you'd like to spend a few hours in the company of a wide variety of animals, Zoo Arche Noah is a small, cozy zoo in Grömitz with camels, lions, chimpanzees and much more. Especially the youngest members of the family can enjoy a few hours here.

Zoo in der Wingst is a small, cosy and very family-friendly zoo, located in Wingst in Lower Saxony. The garden houses over 50 different animals from all over the world, ranging from raccoons to snowy owls. Take a walk in the wolf and bear forest, see silk monkeys and kangaroos, lions and tigers and much more.

Wildpark Lüneburger Heide is one of Germany's largest zoos. Here you can see more than 1,200 animals, represented by 140 different animal species such as Siberian tigers, musk oxen, moose, bears and goats. The park has a wide variety of eateries where you can buy everything from simple dishes to fine dining experiences. You are also allowed to bring your own lunch into the zoo. Children will appreciate the park's huge playground with trampolines, suspension bridges, miniature radios and great climbing and balancing opportunities.

With over 50 animals, there's plenty to see in the large zoo. You can see rhinos, lions, tigers and many other beautiful animals. You can also see the animals being fed and animal shows with seals and birds. A great idea for entertainment and experiences for everyone on a self-drive holiday in Hannover.

Oplev Rostock Zoo som blev grundlagt i 1899. Her får I en af Tysklands største zoologiske haver med 4.500 dyr fordelt på 320 arter. Parken er på 6 hektar, og giver masser af plads til dyrene. Af dyr kan I bl.a. opleve; isbjørne, løver, gorillaer og mange flere!

Opel-Zoo in Kronberg (Taunus) is the second large zoo in Hesse. The zoo was established in 1956, and started as a research institution. Now the Opel-Zoo is one of the most visited leisure and cultural facilities in Hesse. Visit more than 1,400 animals in over 200 different species from all continents and climatic zones - from the coldest polar regions to the rainforests around the equator.

Especially the harvest deer from Mesopotamia is one of the highlights. Feeding many of the animals is allowed and most children find it great fun. There are also special events for the boys, such as guided tours with detailed explanations about each animal. An obvious family trip and the children especially will have a great time.

Visit the interesting Ozeaneum with the whole family and see the amazing sea creatures up close. An extraordinary journey through the underwater world. It is also the largest Baltic Sea exhibition in Europe. Children can play their way to knowledge by exploring the many secrets and mysteries of the sea in ´Sea for Children´. Also visit the large whales that hang out and of course the Humboldt penguins on the museum's roof terrace.

Take a walk in the Hanseatic city of Stendal's zoo. The zoo has been in existence since 1934 and was actually bombed by the Americans in 1944, after which reconstruction work only began in 1952. Today, the zoo houses over 460 animals of 75 different species in an approximately 6 hectare facility. Here you can see everything from tigers to snakes and enjoy the lovely grounds.

The Munich Zoo was established way back in 1911 as the world's first "geo-zoo", with animals divided by geography. Hellabrunn is not a traditional zoo, but rather a nature reserve where the animals have plenty of space and opportunity to express themselves. On your way "Around the World" through the zoo, you will meet a wide range of exciting animals, from tropical snakes and marabou storks, to Siberian tigers, polar bears and penguins.

Berlin Zoo is the oldest zoopark in Germany and was originally established in year 1844. Today, the zoo offers more than 13.000 animals and 1.400 species spread over a huge area in the city district Charlottenburg, West of the center of Berlin. 

Located in the southern town of Westerland, Sylt Aquarium is a zoo specialising in fish from the North Sea, as well as tropical fish from the coral reefs. Inaugurated in 2004, the aquarium is located directly on the dunes and receives its water by a direct pipeline from the North Sea. The aquarium offers 25 saltwater tanks with around 2,000 fish. Take a walk through the glass tunnel laid underwater in one of the large tanks and see the fish swimming around you.