Rostock Zoo
Zoo Rostock
Fee required
Parking available
Wheelchair accessible
Rostock Zoo, repeatedly voted the best zoo in Europe, is a popular and historic destination in Northern Germany, home to thousands of animals and unique plants, offering diverse educational and family-friendly experiences.

๐Ÿ“œ Oldest zoo in Northeast Germany, home to 4,500 animals of 450 species.
๐Ÿ† Repeatedly voted the best zoo in Europe in its category.

Why Go

๐Ÿฆ See thousands of animals from around the world, including polar bears, gorillas, and orangutans
๐ŸŒฟ Explore unique botanical treasures like the dahlia quarter and rhododendron grove
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Enjoy a family-friendly facility with themed playgrounds and experience stations
๐ŸŽ“ Discover varied educational opportunities, public show feedings, and exciting guided tours
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Spend an eventful day any time of the year, exploring living museums like Darwineum and Polarium

Why Avoid

โš ๏ธ Long walks between enclosures

Tips

๐Ÿ‘ถ Stroller rental available.

Cost

๐Ÿ’ฐ Day, evening, and annual tickets available; adults from โ‚ฌ21, children โ‚ฌ10; free for under 4s.

Hours

๐Ÿ•’ Daily from 9 a.m.; ticket office hours vary seasonally.

๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Parking

Chargeable parking lot available at Barnstorfer Ring entrance.

๐Ÿšป Toilets

Wheelchair accessible toilets and baby changing rooms available.

๐Ÿ•โ€๐Ÿฆบ Dogs

Allowed on short leash, not in animal facilities or visitor centers.