Germany · ZOOS
The 4 zoos tours worth booking today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.
Spend a full day at Leipzig Zoo across six themed worlds and 850 species. See rainforest life in Gondwanaland, elephants underwater in the Asian habitat, four great ape species at Pongoland, and lions and zebras in the African savannah. The ticket includes all main areas, but food, guided tours, and Gorilla Trek cost extra.
Explore Cologne Zoo and its aquarium with one ticket for a full day of animal houses, outdoor habitats, playgrounds, and dinosaur sculptures. See the 2-hectare Asian elephant park, Hippodom, Rainforest Hall, Amur tigers, and Clemenshof farm. Plan around the Tropical House closure through mid-2026 and allow at least four hours for the zoo.
“Went here with my partner and we’d 100% says it better then Chester Zoo. It’s loads cheaper for a better experience all the animals where out and seemed happy. You can get quite close up to the animals. We went on a very hot days and there was loads of sheltered areas to sit close to the animals which you don’t get at home, it meant that we could sit down and cool off while still getting to look at the animals. We picked up some presents for a niece and nephew to which were fairly cheap and would have been ridiculously priced at home. There’s also multiple parks for…”
Start outside Leipzig’s Main Station with a one-day bus ticket, live German guide, and zoo admission. Ride the route’s 13 stops, get off where you like, and use the Zoo stop for skip-the-ticket-line entry. Plan around seasonal bus hours, bring warm layers in winter, and allow several hours for the six themed zoo worlds.
“Wir hatten Glück mit einer toller Reiseführerin und Fahrer. Sie hat es wundervoll, kurzweilig , sehr interessant aber auch humoristisch erklärt. Allerdings war der Empfang am Ausgangsort von einer jungen Dame recht kühl und wenig freundlich. Vllt lag es daran , dass sie am Feiertag arbeiten musste …”
Schwerin Zoo gives you one day to explore 25 hectares of forest and lakes, home to about 1,700 animals from 150 species. See Asiatic lions, David’s deer, Rothschild giraffes, and southern white rhinos. Entry includes the unique Red List Center, playgrounds, rest areas, food options, and dog access on a lead.
A city, a river, a castle ridge, a brewery.
