Magdeburg Zoo
Zoologischer Garten Magdeburg
A medium-sized zoo north of the city, known for its African savanna area, elephant house and black rhino breeding programme. It is family-friendly.
Magdeburg Zoo was founded in 1950 and covers about 20 hectares, housing around 200 species. Highlights include the African savanna enclosure Horn of Africa, the elephant house, black rhinos and red pandas, as well as a children's farm and playground. The zoo is a manageable size and can be seen in half a day. Admission is about 18 euros. It is located in Wittlins Park in the north of the city, about 20 minutes by tram from the Central Station.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–18:00 (until 16:00 in winter)
Nearby sights
- Lukasklause & Otto von Guericke Museum
- Alter Markt & Magdeburg Rider
- St. John's Church
- Elbauenpark & Jahrtausendturm
- Kloster Unser Lieben Frauen
- Green Citadel of Magdeburg
- St. Sebastian's Cathedral
- Magdeburg Cathedral