Wilhelma Zoologisch-Botanischer Garten Stuttgart
Wilhelma is a unique zoological-botanical garden in Stuttgart, Germany, offering visitors the chance to see a wide array of animals and plants. It actively supports global conservation projects, inviting guests to contribute to saving endangered species and their habitats.

🌿 A unique zoological-botanical garden in Stuttgart, Germany.
🦁 Home to a diverse collection of animals and extensive botanical displays.

Why Go

🐾 See a wide array of animals including Amur tigers, elephants, and gorillas
🌸 Explore extensive botanical displays and themed gardens
🗣️ Attend regular 'Wilhelma-Talks' with animal feeding demonstrations
🌍 Support global conservation projects with your visit
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A family-friendly attraction with educational opportunities

⏰ Hours

🗓️ Open every day of the year, admission from 8:15 am
☀️ Closing times vary by season:

  • January-February: 4:30 pm
  • March: 6:30 pm
  • April: 7:30 pm
  • May-August: 8:00 pm
  • September: 6:30 pm
  • October (until 25th): 6:30 pm
    🎄 Special closing times:
  • December 24th & 31st: 3:30 pm
  • December 25th-30th: 4:30 pm
  • October 31st (Halloween): 8:00 pm
    🏠 Animal and plant houses generally open 9:00 am, close between 3:45 pm and 6:30 pm
    🐠 Aquarium has specific closing times on Tuesdays
    🚧 Damascus Hall is currently closed for renovation

🎟️ Tickets

💻 Purchase online or at ticket booths
🚪 Main ticket booths close at 4:00 pm (3:30 pm in winter)
🌙 Evening tickets available online/machines after 4:00 pm during main season
💳 Payment via EC or credit card; Familiencard Stuttgart only at booths
🎫 Annual passes issued on-site at ticket booths (allow 10 min, inquire by 3:50 pm main season / 3:20 pm winter)
💚 Voluntary 'Conservation Euro' contribution supports global projects
🚌 VVS bonus (March 1st-October 31st): 1 euro adult, 0.50 euro child/student discount for VVS day ticket holders (only at ticket office)

🚌 Getting There

🚆 Public transportation: Main entrance via streetcar stop 'Wilhelma' (U 13, U 14, U 16)
🚶‍♀️ Side entrance Rosensteinpark: via underground 'Rosensteinpark' or S-Bahn 'Nordbahnhof' (open weekends/school holidays 9:00 am-4:30 pm)
🚗 By car: Follow elephant symbol signs within the city
⚠️ Located in Stuttgart's Low Emission Zone (Emission Category 4 / green sticker required)
🅿️ Park+Ride options recommended if your vehicle is affected by traffic bans for older diesel vehicles

🅿️ Parking

🅿️ Wilhelma parking garage (Neckartalstraße, near main entrance):

  • Open day and night, accommodates vehicles up to 2 meters high
  • 800 spaces, including 8 reserved for wheelchair users on deck 3
  • Fees: 8 euros per day or 5 euros for up to 3 hours, payable at machines
    🗺️ Alternate parking garages nearby:
  • Car Park Mühlgrün (700m walk)
  • Car Park König-Karl-Passage (750m walk)
  • Car Park Wilhelmsplatz / Bad Cannstatt (950m walk)
  • Car Park Mahle (150m walk to Pragstraße side entrance, 850m to main entrance, 8 euros flat rate, cash only, only if required on weekends/public holidays)
    🚌 Bus parking: Limited free spaces opposite Wilhelma parking garage; paid bus parking at Cannstatter Wasen (1.2km walk)

Why Avoid

♿ Rosensteinpark entrance is not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers
🚫 No dogs or other animals allowed, with the exception of guide dogs
🚧 Damascus Hall is currently closed for renovation
🚗 Vehicle restrictions apply due to Stuttgart's Low Emission Zone

🚫 Rules

🐾 No dogs or other animals allowed, with the exception of guide dogs

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