Zoologischer Garten Leipzig
Zoologischer Garten Leipzig and its collection
Zoologischer Garten Leipzig is a zoo in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany.
What the venue says
- guided boat trip along the jungle river inside Gondwanaland
- regular keeper talks and public animal feeding sessions
- interactive discovery trails and playgrounds designed for families
- Features multiple cafes, family restaurants, and outdoor terraces—such as the Bärenburg-Café (Bear Castle Café) which offers homemade pastries, ice cream, and barbecue options next to the playground.
- Dedicated multi-storey parking facilities (such as the _Parkhaus am Zoo_ located at Parthenstraße 8) are available directly adjacent to the zoo grounds, offering convenient parking spaces including designated disabled bays.
- Fully equipped with wide paths, gentle ramps, and accessible toilets across restaurants.
- Wheelchairs can be hired free of charge (advance phone reservation recommended).
- Priority ticket windows are located in the safari office for visitors with disabilities.
Images of Zoologischer Garten Leipzig
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Unbekannte Autoren und Grafiker; Scan vom EDHAC e.V., public-domain, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Frupa, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Brück & Sohn, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Studio WIR, Dietmar Brück, Brück und Sohn, Helmut Brück, Brück und Sohn, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Brück & Sohn, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Brück & Sohn, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Brück & Sohn, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Brück & Sohn, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Brück & Sohn, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Brück & Sohn, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
| Season | Days | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May – 30 Sep | Every day | 09:00 | 19:00 |
| 1 Nov – 20 Mar | Every day | 09:00 | 17:00 |
Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.
Admission
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults | 25.00 EUR |
| Children (ages 6 to 16) | 17.00 EUR |
| Adults | 19.00 EUR |
| Children | 12.00 EUR |
Facilities
We hold no categorised facilities for Zoologischer Garten Leipzig. What the venue itself says is under “What the venue says” above.
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Zoologischer Garten Leipzig at this time.
Accreditation
- WAZA-WP member (source)
Location & map
Pfaffendorfer-Strasse 29Leipzig
Germany
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Frequently asked questions
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Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Zoologischer Garten Leipzig.
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chimpanzees -
gorillas -
orangutans -
elephants -
rhinos
Exhibits
- Gondwanaland
- Pongoland
- Founder’s Garden