Cologne Zoo
Kölner Zoo
Germany’s long-established zoo, opened in 1860. The hippo house and Asian elephant park are the most popular, making it suitable for families.
Cologne Zoo opened in 1860 and is one of the oldest zoos in Germany, housing around 850 species and more than 10,000 animals. Its star attractions include the Hippodom, where you can watch Nile hippos and crocodiles from underwater, the large Asian Elephant Park, as well as a tropical rainforest house and an aquarium. Many 19th-century historic buildings remain in the zoo. Admission is about €23 (about €12 for children), and allow half a day. The zoo is on the north side of the city by the Rhine. Take tram line 18 to Zoo/Flora station; the cable car station and the botanical garden are right outside.
Opening hours
Daily 09:00–18:00 (until 17:00 in winter)
Nearby sights
- Cologne Cable Car
- KölnTriangle Panorama
- Hohenzollern Bridge
- Museum Ludwig
- Cologne Cathedral
- Cologne Old Town & Great St. Martin
- Christmas Market at Cologne Cathedral
- Früh am Dom