Zoo Heidelberg
Fee required
Parking available
Wheelchair accessible
Discover over 150 animal species from around the world at Zoo Heidelberg, actively involved in over 30 conservation breeding programs and offering unique educational programs through its Zoo-Akademie.

Scientific zoo focusing on species conservation, research, and education.
Home to around 2,500 animals from over 150 species.

Why Go

๐Ÿพ Encounter lions, pandas, elephants, and more up close
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Family-friendly with diverse educational programs, play areas
๐ŸŒฑ Learn about nature and technology through Zoo-Akademie
๐ŸŒ Support over 30 conservation breeding programs

Why Avoid

โฑ๏ธ Might feel a bit small, some visitors complete in 2 hours

Cost

๐Ÿ’ฐ Adults 13.00 EUR, children 6.50 EUR (off-season), discounts available.

Hours

๐Ÿ•’ Open 365 days a year, hours vary by season (9 AM - 7 PM in summer, 9 AM - 5 PM in winter).
Closes at 1 PM on Dec 24th and 31st.

๐Ÿถ Dogs

๐Ÿ• Dogs are welcome on a leash.

๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Parking

๐Ÿš— Available at Zooparkhaus (max 2m height) and Uniklinik lots.
Validate ticket at zoo for discounted rate.

๐Ÿšป Toilets

๐Ÿšฝ Toilets, baby changing, and handicapped accessible WCs available.

๐ŸšŒ Getting There

๐Ÿš Reach by bus lines 20, 31, 32 to "Zoo/Medizinische Klinik" or "Zoo".