Zoo Vivarium Darmstadt
Fee required
Parking available
Wheelchair accessible
Home to 1,500-2,000 exotic and native animals across 190-200 species on 5 hectares, featuring diverse habitats, educational programs, conservation efforts, a walk-in kangaroo enclosure, and a petting zoo.

πŸ“œ Home to 1,500-2,000 exotic and native animals across 190-200 species on 5 hectares.
🌳 Features naturalistic enclosures, terrariums, and aquariums with diverse species.

Why Go

πŸ’ See diverse animals including primates, birds, fish, and reptiles
πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Enjoy walk-in kangaroo enclosure and petting zoo
🏑 Explore specialized indoor animal houses and a tropical butterfly house
πŸ“š Learn about species conservation and participate in educational programs
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Great for families with young children, accessible for strollers and wheelchairs

Why Avoid

⚠️ Small zoo, may not meet expectations for a very large zoological park.

Tips

β˜” Good option for rainy days due to indoor exhibits
πŸ‘ͺ Great for families with young children
πŸ—“οΈ Visit weekday mornings for fewer crowds

Cost

πŸ’° Adults €9.50, children (2-18) €4.50, family tickets €22.00 (2 adults + 1-4 children).

Hours

πŸ•’ Daily from 9:00 AM, closing times vary seasonally (5:00 PM Nov-Feb, 6:00 PM Mar/Oct, 7:00 PM Apr-Sep). Closed Dec 24th & 31st.

πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking

TU Lichtwiese garage (€2.50/day), not available on SV Darmstadt 98 home game days. Small lot directly at Vivarium.

β™Ώ Accessibility

Paths and facilities are barrier-free, suitable for strollers, wheelchairs, and rollators.

🍽️ Food & Shopping

CafΓ© Eulenpick offers food and drinks. Zooshop sells various items, including special wine editions.