Zoo Dresden
Zoo Dresden offers amazing animal experiences on 13 hectares in the heart of Dresden, featuring over 1000 animals from 205 species, daily feeding times, and various visitor amenities.

πŸ“œ Zoo Dresden: 13 hectares, over 1000 animals, 205 species.
πŸ” Open 365 days a year, a year-round destination for animal lovers.

Why Go

🦁 See a wide variety of animals from around the world.
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Family-friendly attraction with daily feeding times and keeper talks.
🌳 Enjoy a day out in a spacious zoological garden in the heart of Dresden.
🍽️ Refreshments and zoo shop available on premises.

Cost

πŸ’° Various ticket options: daily, online, annual, and group rates.
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Special family and small family tickets available.
β™Ώ Reduced admission for pupils, students, apprentices, and persons with severe disabilities.
πŸ‘Ά Children under 3 and birthday children (3-16) get free entry.
🌍 Prices include a voluntary "Artenschutzeuro" (species protection euro) contribution.

Hours

β˜€οΈ Summer season: March 1st - October 31st.
❄️ Winter season: November 1st - February 28th.
πŸ—“οΈ Open daily, 365 days a year.
πŸšͺ Side entrance to Großer Garten open Easter-Oct on weekends, holidays, Saxon school holidays from 10:00.

πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking

πŸš— Fee-based parking exclusively for zoo visitors.
⚠️ Zoo Dresden GmbH not liable for damages unless intentional fault or gross negligence.

Checklist

πŸ†” Bring ID for reduced admission or non-transferable tickets.
🚫 No pets (dogs, cats, etc.) allowed inside the zoo.
🚭 No smoking in pavilions and designated areas.
🍎 Do not feed or pet animals (unless zoo-provided food in designated enclosures).
🚢 Stay on designated paths and areas.
πŸŽ’ Lockers available for small luggage (1 Euro + 10 Euro deposit).

Why Avoid

🚫 Bicycles, skateboards, roller skates, balance bikes not allowed inside.
⚠️ Some discounted tickets (e.g., Monday ticket) not valid on public holidays or event days.
β™Ώ Accessibility details not fully specified in content, though barrier-free visit is aimed for.

Managed By

🏒 Zoo Dresden GmbH.
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’Ό Karl-Heinz Ukena (Executive Director), Dr. Wolfgang Ludwig (Zoological Director).

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