Thüringer Zoopark Erfurt — Zoo in Erfurt
Thüringer Zoopark Erfurt and its collection
Thüringer Zoopark Erfurt, opened in 1959, is a zoo in Erfurt, Germany.
History
A council resolution of 1956 was followed by nearly three years of planning before the park opened in 1959 under its founding director, Harald Roth. The Roter Berg site had first been intended as additional public recreation ground, since population growth had left the Cyriaksburg and the Steigerwald overburdened. It is not the oldest zoo in Thuringia; that distinction belongs to the island zoo at Altenburg, which dates from 1954.
Animals and collection
Animals on show include Geparde, Zebramangusten, Kattas, Bisons and Löwen.
Exhibits
Its exhibits include Affendschungel, Afrikanischer Sumpf, Afrika-Savanne, Asiatische Huftiere and Berberberg.
Things to do
Things to do include Narrated feedings, Keeper talks, Narrated animal training sessions, Keeper for a day and Birthday at the zoo.
Conservation and approach
Threatened species are bred within the European breeding programme, and the park works in partnership with the conservation foundation Stiftung Artenschutz.
What the venue says
- Bistro on the Plateau:** Open year-round, serving food and drinks.
- free parking facilities** available directly in front of the zoo's main entrance area (located at _Am Zoopark 1_ )
- The zoo features paths across its expansive hillside terrain (located on the Red Mountain).
- Visitors with disabilities (degree of disability of 50 or more) receive a reduced admission rate, and qualifying severely disabled visitors (with 'B' or 'H' markers) receive free entry for themselves and a companion.
- Handcarts can also be rented at the main entrance zoo shop (March through October) for €4 to €5 per day if needed to transport children or gear.
Images of Thüringer Zoopark Erfurt
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Opening hours
| Season | Days | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar – 31 Oct | Every day | 09:00 | 18:00 |
| 1 Nov – 28 Feb | Every day | 09:00 | 16:00 |
Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.
Admission
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults | 17.00 EUR |
| Children (ages 3 to 17) | 9.50 EUR |
| Reduced / Concessions | 12.00 EUR |
Facilities
- Keeper talk or show
- Behind-the-scenes tour
- Child friendly
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Thüringer Zoopark Erfurt at this time.
Accreditation
- VDZ member (source)
Location & map
Am Zoopark 1, 99087 Erfurt, GermanyErfurt
Germany
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Frequently asked questions
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Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Thüringer Zoopark Erfurt.
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Cheetahs (Geparde) -
Banded mongooses (Zebramangusten) -
Ring-tailed lemurs (Kattas) -
Bison (Bisons) -
Lions (Löwen) -
Meerkats (Erdmännchen) -
Elephants (Elefanten)
Exhibits
- Monkey jungle (Affendschungel)
- African swamp (Afrikanischer Sumpf)
- Africa savanna (Afrika-Savanne)
- Asian ungulates (Asiatische Huftiere)
- Barbary mountain (Berberberg)
- Bison plains (Bison-Plains)
- Elephant enclosure (Elefantenanlage)
- Vulture valley (Geiertal)
- Cheetah enclosure (Gepardenanlage)
- Deer forest (Hirschwald)
- Kangaroo land (Känguruland)
- Lemur forest (Lemurenwald)
- Lion savanna (Löwen-Savanne)
- MausoEleum species conservation centre (MausoEleum - Artenschutzzentrum)
- Rhino enclosure (Nashornanlage)
- Show farm (Schaubauernhof)
- Petting enclosure (Streichelgehege)
- South America (Südamerika)
- Bird path (Vogelweg)
- Forest trail (Waldwanderweg)
- Zoo school (Zooschule)
On site
- Thuringian Zoo Park 275 m from the centre of the site