Heidelberg Zoo
Zoo Heidelberg
A mid-sized zoo on the north bank of the Neckar, with elephants, lions and sea lion shows, ideal for a half-day outing with children.
Heidelberg Zoo was founded in 1933 beside the Neuenheim university campus. It has about 1,000 animals of more than 200 species, including Asian elephants, lions, tigers, gorillas and sea lions. The compact grounds are heavily wooded, making it ideal for a half-day outing with children. The zoo has a children's farm and a playground, and sea lion feeding times are posted at the entrance. Adult tickets cost about 14 euros. From Bismarckplatz, a bus takes about 15 minutes.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–19:00 (until 17:00 in winter)
Nearby sights
- Neckarwiese
- Philosophers' Walk
- Kurpfälzisches Museum
- Hauptstrasse
- Heidelberg University Library
- Peterskirche
- Heidelberg University & Student Prison
- Heidelberg Christmas Market