📜 Zoo Dresden, Germany's fourth oldest zoo, founded in 1861, spans 13 hectares in the heart of Dresden.
🔍 Home to over 1000 animals from 205 species, it offers modern, natural exhibits and a focus on conservation.
🦁 See a wide variety of animals from around the world, including Sumatran orangutans, koalas, African elephants, and more.
👨👩👧👦 Enjoy a family-friendly day with daily feeding times, keeper talks, and multiple playgrounds.
🌳 Explore spacious zoological gardens and modern pavilions like the Orangutan Pavilion and Professor Brandes House.
♿ Aiming for a barrier-free visit, the zoo is designed to be accessible for all visitors.
💰 Various ticket options available: daily, online, annual, and group rates, with prices valid from July 1, 2024.
👨👩👧👦 Special family and small family tickets are offered, with reduced admission for pupils, students, and persons with severe disabilities.
👶 Children under 3 and birthday children (3-16) receive free entry upon presentation of official ID.
🌍 Prices include a voluntary "Artenschutzeuro" (species protection euro) contribution, which can be opted out of.
🗓️ Open daily, 365 days a year, with seasonal variations.
☀️ Summer season (March 1st - October 31st): 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM.
❄️ Winter season (November 1st - February 28th): 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
🎄 Special hours on December 24th and 31st: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM.
🚗 Fee-based parking is available exclusively for zoo visitors.
⚠️ Zoo Dresden GmbH is not liable for damages unless intentional fault or gross negligence.
🆔 Bring ID for reduced admission or non-transferable tickets.
🚫 No pets (dogs, cats, etc.) allowed inside the zoo; no pet storage available.
🚭 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.
🎒 Lockers for small luggage are available in the entrance hall for 1 Euro (+ 10 Euro refundable deposit).
🚫 Bicycles, skateboards, roller skates, and balance bikes are not allowed inside.
⚠️ Some discounted tickets (e.g., Monday ticket) are not valid on public holidays or event days.
👶 Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult; children aged 10-12 require parental consent to visit alone.
🏢 Zoo Dresden GmbH.
👨💼 Karl-Heinz Ukena (Executive Director), Dr. Wolfgang Ludwig (Zoological Director).