📜 Ecological paradise on a Neckar island in Esslingen am Neckar.
🐾 Home to various animals, educational exhibits, and events for all ages.
👨👩👧👦 Enjoy relaxation in nature for the whole family.
🐢 See various rodents, millipedes, and leopard geckos.
🐝 Learn about bees and honey production at the educational bee stand.
🎉 Experience traditional Sommerfest, Kinderfest, and other events.
🎁 Find unique Nymphaea souvenirs at the ticket office.
♿ Entire zoo is handicap-accessible.
⚠️ Some animals (mice, snakes, birds) are in winter quarters and not visible Oct-Mar.
🚧 Construction (July 21 - Aug 1, 2025) and road closures (from May 12, 2025 for ~6 weeks) may impact access.
🚫 No guided tours available.
☀️ Apr-Sep: Mon-Fri 10:00-18:00, Sat-Sun/Holidays 09:00-18:00. No rest day.
❄️ Oct-Mar: Mon Closed, Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00.
👶 0-6 years: Free.
🧒 7-17 years: €2.00 (Oct-Mar), €2.50 (Apr-Sep).
🧑 From 18th birthday: €4.00 (Oct-Mar), €5.00 (Apr-Sep).
🅿️ Limited parking along Nymphaeaweg; keep passing bays clear.
🚫 Western Nymphaeaweg is a rescue route and closed to vehicles.
🚲 Bicycle stands available; arrival by bike encouraged.
⚠️ During Inselfest, Nymphaeaweg entry not possible; use surrounding parking.
🍽️ Nymphaea-Gaststätte available for table reservations, especially for children's birthdays.
🍻 In summer, a large beer garden offers barbecue options.
🤝 Tierpark actively seeks volunteers to assist with feeding and caring for birds, hoofed animals, or in aquaristics.
❤️ Donations welcome via PayPal/bank transfer or material donations from a wish list for the animals.
🤸♀️ A playground is available for children to let off steam.