Zoo Schwerin
A woodland zoo on the southern shore of Lake Schwerin, known for polar bears, meerkats and wetland birds, and well suited to families.
Schwerin Zoo lies in the forest on the southern lakeshore, covers about 25 hectares and keeps hundreds of animal species, including polar bears, lions, giraffes and many native wetland birds. Its shaded paths are gentle, which makes it suitable for a half-day outing with children. Adult tickets cost about €18. You can reach it by bus, or walk along the lakeside Franzosenweg (French Path), passing the Palace Garden and the Schleifmühle, and then continue on to Zippendorf Beach.
Opening hours
Summer 09:00–18:00; winter 10:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Zippendorf Beach
- Schleifmühle Schwerin
- Kaninchenwerder
- Schwerin Marstall
- Schwerin Castle
- Lake Schwerin boat tour
- Schwerin Palace Garden
- Staatliches Museum Schwerin