Tierpark Donnersberg
Discover Tierpark Donnersberg, a unique exotic animal park in Rockenhausen dedicated to the conservation and breeding of rare small animals, offering personal animal encounters and educational programs for all ages.

🐾 Tierpark Donnersberg is a unique exotic animal park in Rockenhausen, dedicated to the conservation and breeding of rare and endangered small animals.
πŸ§‘β€πŸ« Experience personal contact with animals and engage in educational programs for all ages.

Why Go

🌿 Dedicated to preserving rare and endangered exotic small animals through breeding programs.
🐐 Enjoy free access to a petting zoo included with admission.
πŸ“š Offers educational programs for school classes and groups through its Zoo School.
πŸ¦‰ Special night walks are available to experience nocturnal animals.
πŸ₯• Daily animal feedings; schedules available on-site.
πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Guided park tours and a unique Kattas Enclosure Tour can be arranged.
πŸŽ‰ Family packages and birthday parties offer memorable experiences.
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Great for kids, big groups, and even a good option for a rainy day.
πŸ’ Discover a variety of animals including African civets, servals, grivets, tayras, striped skunks, and different primates.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Concerns have been raised by PETA regarding animal welfare, including cramped enclosures and observed behavioral disorders in some animals.
πŸ‘ƒ Visitors have reported strong ammonia smells and low temperatures in the exotic animal house.
🚫 Potential safety issues for visitors due to close proximity to enclosures.

Cost

  • Individual Prices
    • Reduced (students, university students, seniors, disabled): € 7.00
    • Children (3-12 years): € 5.50
    • Adults: € 8.00
    • Family Discount (parents with their own children, 2 children included): € 21.50 (+ € 4.50 for each additional child)
  • Group Prices (for 20+ people, with prior registration)
    • Reduced: € 6.00 per person
    • Children (3-12 years): € 4.50 per person
    • Adults: € 7.00 per person
    • Kindergarten Groups & School Classes: € 4.50 per child (1 supervisor free for every 10 paying children)
  • Guided Tours
    • 30-minute tour: € 40.00
    • 1-hour tour: € 75.00
    • Kattas Enclosure Tour (30 minutes): € 40.00

Hours

πŸ—“οΈ Open almost 365 days a year.

  • Summer Season (approx. March 26 to October 28): Daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Winter Season (approx. October 30 to March 25): Daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Special Hours: Christmas Eve & New Year's Eve: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Admission Rules

🚫🐢 Dogs and other pets are not permitted in the zoo.
πŸ•β€πŸ¦Ί Guide dogs and assistance dogs are allowed upon presentation of proof.

⏱️ Suggested Duration

Plan for 1-2 hours to explore the park.

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zooanimal parkexotic animalsconservationfamily-friendlyeducationoutdoorpetting zooguided toursRockenhausen