Tierpark & Kloster Riesa
An idyllic animal park at the foot of a historic 12th-century monastery, home to approximately 400 animals across 75 species, offering nature experiences year-round.

๐Ÿ“œ Idyllic animal park at the foot of a historic 12th-century monastery.
๐Ÿพ Home to 400 animals across 75 species, with a 20,000-liter Elbe fish aquarium.

Why Go

๐Ÿพ Discover diverse animals, from otters to alpacas
๐Ÿฐ Explore a unique historical 12th-century monastery setting
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Enjoy family attractions: petting zoo, playground, slide, aquarium
๐ŸŽ‰ Experience special events like Halloween

Why Avoid

โ™ฟ Lower area not fully barrier-free due to historical reasons
๐Ÿ” No on-site restaurant, only nearby options

Cost

๐Ÿ’ฐ Adults 3 โ‚ฌ.

Hours

๐Ÿ•’ Daily, hours vary by season: 10:00-18:00 (Apr-Sep), 10:00-17:00 (Oct, Mar), 10:00-16:00 (Nov-Feb). Last admission 30 min before closing.

๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Parking

Free 2-hour parking at Rathausplatz, short walk away.

โ™ฟ Accessibility

Upper area, monastery garden, and monastery are fully barrier-free. Stroller parking available.

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food

No on-site restaurant. Options at Rathaus and a bakery nearby.