Zoo Vivarium Darmstadt
The Zoo Vivarium Darmstadt is home to 2,000 exotic and native animals across 190 to 200 species, offering visitors a chance to explore diverse habitats, participate in educational programs, and support conservation efforts.

📜 Home to 2,000 exotic and native animals across 190-200 species.
🌳 Explore diverse habitats, educational programs, and conservation efforts.

Why Go

🐒 See a wide variety of animals including primates, birds, fish, and reptiles.
🚶‍♀️ Enjoy walk-in kangaroo enclosure and petting zoo with African dwarf goats.
🏡 Discover specialized animal houses like Aquarium, Terrarium, Tropical House.
🌱 Learn about species conservation through breeding and rewilding programs.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly with educational programs at the Zooschule.
♿ Barrier-free paths and facilities for strollers, wheelchairs.

⏰ Hours

  • March: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • April - September: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • October: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • November - February: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Ticket counter closes one hour earlier.
  • Closed on December 24th and 31st.

💰 Cost

  • Family Ticket (2 adults + 1-4 children): 22.00 €
  • Adult: 9.50 €
  • Reduced (children, students 2-18, severely disabled): 4.50 €
  • Tickets available online or at the counter.

🅿️ Parking

  • Use TU Lichtwiese parking garage at Eugen-Kogon-Straße 31.
  • Cost: 2.50 € per day.
  • Bookable in advance via app.
  • Not open to public all day on SV Darmstadt 98 home game days.

🍽️ Food & Shopping

  • Café Eulenpick offers food and drinks.
  • Zooshop sells various items, including a special wine edition supporting the zoo.
  • "Gartenfrosch 2025" environmental magazine available.

📚 Education & Conservation

  • Zooschule offers multi-sensory learning for children.
  • Active participation in national and international breeding programs.
  • Notable breeding successes: Crocodile-tailed Skink (world-first), Lesser Vasa Parrot (zoo world-first).
  • Rewilding efforts, e.g., Barn Owls in Darmstadt-Dieburg.

📅 Events & Programs

  • Animal sponsorships available online.
  • Photo workshops led by professional photographers (twice a month).
  • Summer Holiday Program 2025 for children (guided tours, workshops).
  • Upcoming events (examples): Animal-Sketching, Zoo Vivarium by Night.
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