Hanover Adventure Zoo
Erlebnis-Zoo Hannover
One of Germany's most highly rated zoos, with immersive themed areas including Africa, an Indian jungle palace and Australia, plus boat rides through a Zambezi River area.
After it was transformed into an "Erlebnis Zoo" (adventure zoo), Hanover's zoo was redesigned into immersive geographic zones. In the Zambezi area, you can take a small boat to see hippos, giraffes and zebras. The Indian jungle palace is home to Asian elephants and tigers, and the Canadian Yukon Bay has polar bears and sea lions, with underwater viewing. The Australia and farm areas are suitable for children. Animal shows and talks featuring elephants and sea lions take place every day. Tickets are fairly expensive (about €30 for adults, with discounts when booked online), and you should allow half a day. The zoo is in eastern Hanover next to the Eilenriede forest. Take bus 100 or 200, or tram 11, from the Hauptbahnhof to the Zoo stop.
Opening hours
Summer about 9:00 am–6:00 pm; winter 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Nearby sights
- Eilenriede
- Red Thread
- Aegidienkirche Ruin
- Lower Saxony State Museum
- Sprengel Museum
- New Town Hall
- Old Town: Marktkirche & Old Town Hall
- Museum August Kestner