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Duisburg Zoo

Tourist attraction Zoo

One of the Most Revieweds in Duisburg


Address

Mülheimer Str. 273, 47058 Duisburg

Website

zoo-duisburg.de

Contact

0203 60444250

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (20.8K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 9 am to 7 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 7 pm
  • Friday: 9 am to 7 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 7 pm
  • Sunday: 9 am to 7 pm
  • Monday: 9 am to 7 pm
  • Tuesday: 9 am to 7 pm

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  • 5/5 kasper f. 2 years ago on Google
    Vert nice zoo, not to crowded a lot of animals. The view on them is very good!
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  • 4/5 Ariful H. 10 months ago on Google • 121 reviews
    The zoo is big and nice. Planty of places to rest of you need it. Enough food and drinks shops are available inside. My only concern is the ticket price is a little bit high.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Hajar H. 1 month ago on Google • 34 reviews New
    Nice zoo with a large variety of animals, disappointed that I didn't see the lion and the giraffe, also the weather didn't help as we went on a very cold day. Anyway the dolphin's show was amazing and I really enjoyed it.
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  • 5/5 Markus R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Duisburg Zoo is always worth a visit. Even in bad weather you can experience many things there. The many playgrounds for the little ones are great. Many of the animals have species-appropriate and large enclosures. The Entdeckerhaus is definitely worth a visit. It has something of an amusement park. The dolphin show, no matter how you think about it, is worth seeing and known everywhere. I think the prices are moderate, also for the drinks and food. (Original) Der Zoo Duisburg ist immer eine Reise wert. Auch bei schlechtem Wetter kann man dort viele Dinge erleben. Toll sind die vielen Spielplätze für die Kleinen. Viele der Tiere haben artgerechte und große Gehege. Ein Besuch wert ist auf alle Fälle das Entdeckerhaus. Das hat schon was von Freizeitpark. Die Delfinshow, egal wie man darüber denkt, ist sehenswert und überall bekannt. Die Preise halte ich für moderat, auch für die Getränke und Speisen.
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  • 5/5 Kefi B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We went there with the whole family in late summer. Despite Corona restrictions, the zoo has tried very hard. You could even get snacks and drinks. We liked it very much. (Original) Wir waren im Spätsommer mit der ganzen Familie dort. Trotz Corona Einschränkungen hat der Zoo sich sehr viel Mühe gegeben. Zudem konnte man sogar noch Snacks und Getränke erhalten. Es hat uns sehr gut gefallen.
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  • 5/5 Maria F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the best zoos in NRW! Nice and clean enclosures. Nice personel . Our children had a lot of fun here 🙂 (Original) Einer der besten Zoos in NRW! Schöne und saubere Gehege. Nettes Personal . Unsere Kinder hatten viel Spaß hier 🙂
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  • 5/5 Florian R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) If you are able not to (permanently) judge someone or something because of a single thing, you can give 5 stars. I don't go to the dolphin show, but I like to go to everything else. The zoo is very good for showing children the animals. Reflection is everyone's responsibility. The playgrounds are worth mentioning, so that you can give the youngsters a varied day. We have the season ticket through the association, so that you can do justice to the children's capacity and sometimes only go to the zoo for 1-2 hours, especially when many are already on their way home. It relaxes when you don't constantly think "stay as long as you can to make the most of your entry". In addition, you save money compared to the season ticket and you can even claim that for tax purposes. (Original) Wenn man in der Lage ist, jemanden oder etwas nicht wegen einer einzelnen Sache (dauerhaft) zu verurteilen, kann man 5 Sterne geben. Ich gehe nicht in die Delfinshow, aber sonst gerne zu allem Anderen. Der Zoo ist sehr gut um Kindern die Tiere zu zeigen. Die Reflexion ist Aufgabe eines jeden selbst. Lobenswert sind die Spielplätze zu erwähnen, so dass man dem Nachwuchs einen abwechslungsreichen Tag bescheren kann. Wir haben die Dauerkarte über den Verein, so dass man der Aufnahmefähigkeit der Kinder gerecht werden kann, und auch mal nur für 1-2 Stunden in den Zoo geht, insbesondere wenn viele schon wieder auf dem Heimweg sind. Es entspannt, wenn man nicht ständig denkt "solange bleiben wie es geht, um den Eintritt möglichst gut auszunutzen". Darüber hinaus spart man Geld gegenüber der Dauerkarte und kann das sogar noch steuerlich geltend machen.
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  • 4/5 Rika G. 2 years ago on Google
    We planned a family trip to this zoo and we’re not disappointed. Everything was great. The only think we were really disappointed by was, that we didn’t get a chance to see the dolphin show. I guess it’s “Covid’s fault” but I feel there could be a way to at least see the dolphins without going to a show. Other than that it’s an enormous place and lots to see. The plz grounds were also greatly appreciated by the kids, especially the auto scooter.
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  • 4/5 Elad I. 4 months ago on Google • 177 reviews
    As it goes for a Zoo, this one is quite nice. The animals seem to be healthy although some seemed a bit bored, but maybe it was that rainy day. They had quite an interesting selection of wild life including beautiful white wolves. And the dolphins show was incredible, it seems that they were having lots of fun. The food in the Zoo restaurants were reasonably priced seeing that they have monopoly, but they put way too much salt on the fries.
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  • 4/5 Marije's K. 2 months ago on Google • 82 reviews New
    Today was a cold day, so a lot of animals we could visit/see inside, totally understandable! We spend a good amount of time here! Amazing when the weather gets a little warmer! Sadly today all restaurants/warm places to eat and drink were all closed, there was one imbiss/snackbar available at the dolphinaruim so we had to enjoy that in the cold, as we were not allowed to bring the food in anywhere (which is understandable, but now rather harsh) which was kind of sad. I would have opened up the restaurant instead so people would stay a little longer and warm up instead of just one snackbar.. So we had to warm up in the dolphinarium after eating and the monkeyhouse later instead.
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  • 5/5 VAISHNAVI i. 9 months ago on Google • 36 reviews
    Beautiful zoo , quite nice to walk around. Take lots of things to eat and drink as it will take quite sometime. Do not miss the dolphin show it's really nice. We got lucky to see the tiger as well. The feeding time of different animals is listed in website if you go during that time you can see them for sure.
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  • 2/5 Vishal K. 4 years ago on Google
    I have been to different Zoo's where I saw that the premises is well maintained and has respect towards these captured fauna, here at this Zoo it was pretty clear that none cares about the environment, People smoke everywhere and the route map handed in at the entrance is not clear unless you follow the maps on the boards, the indoor aquarium is a smelly and the glasses appear to be never cleaned. Only worthwhile walk in this zoo is to the Delphinarium where you have a scheduled Dolphin play show times. That takes the bite of all the bad impression you had on the zoo. Its worth a visit if you don't care about how well the zoo is maintained and how the animals are being treated.
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  • 5/5 Zaid A. 4 years ago on Google
    Super nice, waiting summer to visit there again. Definitely you need minimum like 2 hours to see what's important there. I've added some pictures, I wish it helps to reflect how nice is to be there with those awesome animals.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Aneta Neykova-the World's c. 3 years ago on Google
    Very disappointed of the visit. Could not see the main attractions-the dolphins, the lemurs,the botanical garden and the coalas. One third of the animals were not there. Bad value for your money.
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  • 5/5 Xyz In the n. 2 years ago on Google
    A wonderful experience.... beautifully maintained...large enough space for the wild animals and it's a real place for the people to enjoy. The dolphin show was the show stopper and the stellar performance by the wonderful dolphins under the able guidance of their trainer was a delight!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rachel C. 1 year ago on Google
    This is an amazing zoo with plenty of animals to see. It was fantastic to get up close to so many bigger animals including lions, tigers and elephants. Well laid out with the added bonus of needing to use a beautifully crafted bridge to cross a railway and motorway to get to the other half. We didn't catch many of the events but that didn't soil the day, but the dolphin show was amazing and good fun. Food is available throughout the attraction (although several kiosks were shut on our visit). Good day out for the whole family and reasonably priced.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ujjwal J. 7 years ago on Google • 93 reviews
    Nice Zoo for a day trip... Please note the time for the dolphin show as you enter the zoo cause the dolphin show should not be missed.... Great zoo for outing with kids as well as elderly people... We'll surely visit Duisburg Zoo again
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  • 5/5 Cin B. 7 months ago on Google • 122 reviews
    This is a great zoo well worth the money. You can easily walk the entire zoo and see everything in 5-6 hours. My children especially loved the dolphin show. It was good to see alll the improvements they are making.

  • 5/5 Hedwig L. 3 weeks ago on Google • 41 reviews New
    Ein wunderschöner Zoo, ohne große Steigungen mit Delphinschau, im Eintrittspreis enthalten. Die Show ist schon eine tolle Attraktion, vor allem für die Kinder
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  • 4/5 Steffi W. 2 months ago on Google • 21 reviews New
    Ich war seit langem Mal wieder im Zoo Duisburg und es war Mal wieder sehr schön.Die Zoo Anlage ist sauber und gepflegt.Die Delfin Show finde ich auch gut. Mir sind allerdings auch Tiergehege aufgefallen die ich für mehrere große Tiere (s. das Kamelgehege zum Beispiel) zu klein finde.
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  • 4/5 Meissam Q. 3 years ago on Google
    I Like IT ..ITS big ,good ,Sometimes U cant See the animal .IT sleep or disappear or Something ..U have to find a good ,mit Rain das to Go there ..ITS need 3 to 4 HRS to See all the animals..what i dont Like ist the Dolphins Show ist Close ..and i Went for this reason but ITS close
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  • 5/5 Marcelo M. 3 years ago on Google
    The Zoo is really nice, the animals are taken care properly and very well organized. I was before and during the Corona crisis and they were and are really careful about the visit.
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  • 5/5 Amit K. 3 years ago on Google
    All good..but we missed dolfin show..i think that is stopped dur to corona..
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  • 3/5 K. A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Was OK but not special (Original) War OK aber.nicht besonders
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  • 5/5 Alex I. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice zoo, I can only! (Original) Sehr schöner Zoo, kann ich nur!
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  • 4/5 Helga K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful, spacious zoo with a variety of animal species. The offspring gives hope that the animals feel comfortable here. It's a shame that the zoo has to close due to corona. Couldn't that have been solved differently? But we'll be back soon! (Original) Schöner, weitläufiger Zoo mit vielfältigen Tierarten. Der Tiernachwuchs läßt hoffen, dass sich die Tiere hier wohlfühlen. Schade, das der Zoo nun wegen corona schließen muss. Hätte man das nicht anders lösen können? Aber wir kommen bald wieder!
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  • 5/5 P S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A great experience (Original) Eine tolle Erfahrung
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  • 5/5 Anne V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great again and again (Original) Super immer wieder
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  • 5/5 Michael P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great recreational experience for young and old. Particularly valuable and often visited during the Corona period (Original) Tolles Naherholungserlebnis für groß und klein. In der Coronazeit besonders wertvoll und oft besucht
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  • 5/5 Monica P. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's very nice there (Original) Ist sehr schön dort
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  • 5/5 Konuralpsahin k. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nobody saw that. You have to see. (Original) Das hat keiner gesehen. Muss man sehen.
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  • 4/5 Imran A. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice place to visit with your friends and family. Best part was Dolphin show.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Destina K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice zoo, quite big. You can definitely spend a whole day there with children (Original) Schöner Zoo, ziemlich groß. Man kann mit Kindern definitiv einen ganzen Tag dort verbringen
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  • 5/5 Joachim P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Always new and beautiful. Every time you discover new animals. This time it was the donkeys in the petting zoo, and my wife was even allowed to help feed them. Since she is the godmother of a donkey, it was of course a great pleasure. (Original) Immer wieder neu und schön. Jedesmal entdeckt man neue Tiere. Diesmal waren es die Esel im Streichelzoo bei deren Fütterung meine Frau sogar helfen durfte. Da sie Patin einer Eselin ist war das natürlich eine große Freude.
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  • 3/5 Rolf S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) was great, beautiful animals (Original) war super, schöne Tiere
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  • 5/5 Das Ende der M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I felt very comfortable there when we were there and I hope that as soon as everything goes again that you can spend nice times there with the whole family (Original) Habe mich dort sehr wohl gefühlt als wir da waren und hoffe sobald alles wieder geht das man wieder schöne Zeiten dort verbringen kann mit der ganzen Familie
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  • 5/5 Sharanya T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The zoo is very nice for children :) Unfortunately, you don't know that there is also the downside. Nevertheless, I wish the employees and the team all the best 🍀 (Original) Für Kinder ist der Zoo sehr schön :) Leider wissen Sie nicht das es auch die Kehrseite gibt . Nicht desto trotz wünsche ich den Mitarbeitern und dem Team alles gute 🍀
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  • 4/5 Vicky P. 4 years ago on Google
    It was my first zoo in Germany and I really liked it. It's quite big and well organized or to say well put together. Here are some of the photos for you to enjoy. I personally love the Koala bear...
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  • 3/5 Patrick K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Impressions: I recently visited this park again after many years. Only single, rough memories - shaped by the child's spirit - opened up during the outward journey. However, this was surprisingly pleasant for me, although the Duisburg subway - in my opinion - could go through a war again and tolerate a subsequent new building. The admission price was capitalistically appropriate, but above all compared to other zoos. Although the Duisburg Zoo wins in the price war, it is subject to all other categories of my highly scientific rating system. If I take a superficial approach, I have to admit that I would not take the Duisburg Zoo home with me. Sure, the beauty awareness of a typical Duisburg may well be satisfied when visiting this animal sanctuary, but what expectations should one have of a people who turned off the lifesaver in the heart of the city and declared it a trademark. In any case, I would swipe to the left at Zoo-Tinder, because this zoo, opened in 1933, looks - for my sensation - like an old lady who tries to alleviate her facial furrows with a lot of putty, only that the zoo omits the putty. The cages seemed overgrown and neglected to me, although employees tried to look "working". Carried branches from A to B, hung through back doors and came out. What you do as a zookeeper. In general, the mood of the animals living there seemed to me, I am not an animal psychologist, but for me animals in zoos always look unhappy (except for dolphins, who always laugh, who love to live in the non-swimmer pool), to transfer themselves to the hearts of the employees . But the joy of the seals (or seals, is there a difference?) About the fish sticks could not outweigh the lovelessness of the feeding employee. But who should you blame here? After years of work, every customer ends up annoying. The service, so the toilets and the catering were ok. One in five urinals is sufficient if only one has to pee. The kiosks were apparently privately owned and were managed in different ways, in terms of quality and content. But I think here was a new dream job. How I would like to have a small kiosk in the heart of Spain, which is located in a zoo. The sale of overpriced products would be put into perspective by visitors with the event character of the trip and I could just buy this zoo in a few years. In short: The Duisburg Zoo shoots. At all levels. A trip with children is recommended, since children have no criteria for anything anyway, except that the slime in the ZooShop should not be more expensive than 17 euros. Animal lovers also get their money's worth, as they can talk to demonstrators about animal welfare at the entrance. Pokémon Go suitability: Many PokéStops and arenas available. (Original) Eindrücke: Neulich besuchte ich diesen Park nach vielen Jahren erneut. Lediglich einzelne, grobe - vom Kindesgeiste geprägte - Erinnerung taten sich während der Hinfahrt auf. Diese war für mich jedoch überraschend angenehm, obgleich die Duisburger U-Bahn - meiner Meinung nach - durchaus nochmal einen Krieg durchmachen und einen darauffolgenden Neubau vertragen könnte. Der Eintrittspreis war kapitalistisch angemessen, vor allem aber auch im Vergleich zu anderen Zoos. Obwohl der Duisburger Zoo im Preiskampf gewinnt, unterliegt er doch in allen anderen Kategorien meines hoch-wissenschaftlichen Bewertungssystems. Gehe ich oberflächlich an die Sache heran, muss ich zugeben, dass ich den Duisburger Zoo nicht mit nach Hause nehmen würde. Klar, das Schönheitsbwusstsein eines typischen Duisburgers mag durchaus beim Besuch dieser Tieranstalt befriedigt werden, aber welche Erwartungen soll man haben, an ein Volk welches sich den Lifesaver im Herzen der Stadt abgestellt und zum Markenzeichen erklärt hat. Ich jedenfalls würde beim Zoo-Tinder nach links wischen, da dieser 1933 eröffnete Zoo - für mein Empfinden - ausschaut wie eine alte Dame die sich mit viel Spachtelmasse darum bemüht ihre Gesichtsfurchen abzumildern, nur das der Zoo die Spachtelmasse weglässt. Die Käfige wirkten auf mich zugewuchert und verwahrlost, obgleich Mitarbeiter sich darum bemühten “arbeitend” auszusehen. Trugen Äste von A nach B, hingen durch Hintertüren und kamen wieder raus. Was man halt so macht als Tierpfleger. Generell schien sich das Gemüt der dort lebenden Tiere, ich bin kein Tierpsychologe aber für mich sehen Tiere in Zoos immer unglücklich aus (außer Delphine, die lachen immer, die lieben es im NIchtschwimmerbecken zu leben), sich auch auf die Herzen der MItarbeiter zu übertragen. Doch die Freude der Robben (oder Seehunde, gibt es da einen Unterschied?) über die Fischstäbchen konnte die Lieblosigkeit des fütternden Mitarbeiters nicht übertrumpfen. Aber wem soll man hier einen Vorwurf machen? Nach Jahren im Beruf nervt am Ende jeder Kunde. Der Service, also die Toiletten und die Gastronomie waren ok. Eine von fünf Urinalen reicht schließlich aus, wenn nur einer Pinkeln muss. Die Kioske waren offenbar in privater Hand und wurden, qualitativ und inhaltlich unterschiedlich geführt. Aber ich denke hier ergab sich mir ein neuer Traumjob. Wie gerne hätte ich einen kleinen Kiosk im Herzen Spaniens, welcher in einem Zoo liegt. Der Verkauf von überteuerten Produkten würde von Besuchern mit dem Event-Charakter des Ausflugs relativiert werden und ich könnte in einigen Jahren diesen Zoo einfach kaufen. Kurzum: Der Zoo Duisburg ballert. Auf allen Ebenen. Ein Ausflug mit Kindern sei zu empfehlen, da Kinder ohnehin keine Kriterien für irgendwas haben, außer das der Schleim im ZooShop nicht teurer als 17 Euro sein darf. Tierliebhaber kommen ebenfalls auf ihre Kosten, da sie am Eingang mit Demonstranten über das Tierwohl reden können. Pokémon Go Tauglichkeit: Viele PokéStops und Arenen vorhanden.
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  • 5/5 Vicky R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Price performance fits! (Original) Preis Leistung passt!!!
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  • 5/5 Denise F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I'm already looking forward to being able to come back with my son and be amazed :-) (Original) freue mich schon das ich mit meinem Sohn wieder kommen und staunen zu können :-)
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  • 5/5 Max G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great and large zoo can only be recommended. (Original) Toller und Großer Zoo nur Weiter zu empfehlen.
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  • 5/5 Gerhard K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Well laid out worth seeing (Original) Schön angelegt sehenswert
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  • 5/5 Arno S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice there, we liked it and can only be recommended! (Original) Sehr schön dort, hat uns gefallen und kann nur weiterempfohlen werden!
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  • 5/5 Elke F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Always a nice destination for everyone Age (Original) Immer ein schønes ziel fuer jedes Alter
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  • 5/5 Philipp J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A great zoo with lots of animals housed in beautiful, species-appropriate facilities. Very spacious! (Original) Ein toller Zoo mit vielen Tieren, die in schönen, artgerechten Anlagen untergebracht sind. Sehr weitläufig!
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  • 5/5 Ogi R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Highly recommended with children! (Original) Sehr zu empfehlen mit Kindern!
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  • 5/5 mit m. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing
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  • 5/5 Gustaf R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice, well-kept zoo. (Original) Sehr schöner, gepflegter Zoo.
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  • 5/5 Anne S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) They were often very good here as children. (Original) Sehr gut waren oft als Kinder hier.
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  • 4/5 Silke K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nicely laid out zoo, the enclosures become more and more animal-friendly over the years, a visit is worthwhile (Original) Sehr schön angelegter Zoo,die Gehege werden im laufe der Jahre immer Tier gerechter,ein Besuch lohnt sich
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  • 4/5 Norbert B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Just great here, how often we have been here and we will come back often. (Original) Einfach toll hier, wie oft wir schon hier waren und wir werden noch oft kommen.
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  • 5/5 J D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Always nice, we really miss it. Hope that it can be opened again soon (Original) Immer wieder schön, es fehlt uns richtig. Hoffe das bald wieder geöffnet werden kann
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  • 5/5 Nadine S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Also a very nice zoo that I can recommend (Original) Auch ein sehr schöner Zoo, den ich empfehlen kann
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  • 5/5 Wolgang T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We liked it a lot (Original) Hat uns gut gefallen
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  • 5/5 Klaus A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We liked it very much !! I can only recommend it from our point of view! Very nice staff, well designed, beautiful and above all clean enclosures and and and ... In short: Recommended for big and small! The playgrounds are also clean, large and well distributed! (Original) Hat uns sehr gefallen !!Kann ich , so aus unserer Sicht, nur empfehlen!Sehr nettes Personal , gut gestaltet , schöne und vor allem saubere Gehege und und und ..Kurz und knapp gesagt: Empfehlenswert für groß und klein! Auch die Spielplätze sind sauber , groß und gut verteilt !
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  • 5/5 Britta M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautifully laid out enclosures. The visit is definitely worth it even if the dolphinarium is currently closed (I'm not a fan of anyway) (Original) Wunderschön angelegte Gehege. Der Besuch lohnt sich auf jeden Fall auch wenn das Delfinarium aktuell geschlossen ist (bin ich ohnehin kein Fan von)
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  • 4/5 Steven B. 2 years ago on Google
    The Zoo was superb. The administration need to check out the rules of covid for groups as they don't seem to know them. Besides that we had a great day with wonderful weather.
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  • 5/5 Jeroen de B. 2 years ago on Google
    A ticket is decently priced. Fee of parking on their parking lot is €4, but due to corona, the entrance at this point is not opened. Horeca is run not by pepsi or coca-cola but Sinalco. Due to covid , several indore enclosures are closed, and you have to wear mask at entry, catering points, and for anything indoor (toilet, aquarium, ect) Enclosures renge from outdated but adequate and up to specs to modern and enriching for animal and visitor Their collection is grwat with several rare animals. Including - Tasmanian Devil - Fossa - Blue Duiker - Koala - echidna
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  • 5/5 Anton 2 years ago on Google
    Great zoo. Just take your kid(s) and you'll have a great day there. Going there by car don't forget to check the map and the route from zoo parking lot to the entrance - it is not that close.
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  • 5/5 Jennifer H. 2 years ago on Google
    Its really a good place for family or if you want to roam around. Watching the seehund play on their own is really calming. And please make sure to make appt for the Dolphin show. The Aquarium area is so amazing where you can see different kinds of fish and corals. Have fun everyone. Dont forget your water and little food while walking. 🥰🥰
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  • 5/5 Tina J. 2 years ago on Google
    Good experience. Please plan some 3- 4 hours to be spent on the zoo as you have a lot area and animals to cover.It would be also better of you could check on if some dolphin shows is happening at the same time as dolphins are great attraction to this place.
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  • 5/5 Dance Art by K. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful. My kids loved it. We'll protected and lots of animals to see as well as play field for kids of all ages
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  • 5/5 Th. R. 1 year ago on Google
    Really nice Zoo in Vrr area. Especially Delfin Show and Seal Show! Great experience for children and family.
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  • 5/5 paul d. 1 year ago on Google
    Best zoo I've visited in Germany the animals all look happy and healthy it's a must visit if your here on holiday 😊 and the dolphin show even tho its in German it was amazing it honestly made my trip well worth it thanks guys 🔥🔥🔥🔥
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  • 4/5 Andy C. 1 year ago on Google
    A great day out loads to see and do. The animals seem well cared for and there seemed to be enough space for them without being huge enclosures. I thoroughly enjoyed the dolphin show but felt a bit guilty about enjoying such intelligent animals in a captive setting. It was great to see that the zoo had a lot of conservation programmes including some delightful Koalas. Whereas I love having the opportunity to see animals I would otherwise not see I feel uneasy about visiting a zoo. The range of animals to see is impressive from giant Tortoise and Otter to the Dwarf Donkeys they all look clean and well cared for. Highlight for me were the White Wolves. It is a great day out and I would recommend it to anyone.
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  • 4/5 Alao o. 1 year ago on Google
    It was fun, the animals very gentle, doing their thing. Their environments were kept clean, the Chinese garden looked so colorful. I loved my visit and thanks. 😊
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  • 3/5 Ventseslav Y. 9 months ago on Google
    It is a great place to spend time with your family and kids. The dolphin show is great and especially the effort of a single trainer managing the show with all six dolphins alone. I am visiting the place for the first time after the pandemic and am a bit disappointed by the current state of the infrastructure cleanness.
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  • 5/5 Prinzessin N. 8 months ago on Google
    It is a cool Zoo. I had a good time!
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  • 4/5 Zaya M. 4 months ago on Google • 74 reviews
    Beautiful place for the whole family! Almost perfect! The toilet is in bad conditions, dirty and stinkt. It's hard to let girls sit

  • 3/5 Svenja 6 months ago on Google • 61 reviews
    Der Zoo ist ein tolles Erlebnis für Familien. Es ist schön zu sehen das einige Gehege jetzt größer werden und die Tiere mehr Platz haben. Es lohnt sich definitiv hier her zu fahren. Jedoch sind die Toiletten leider super dreckig und viele Tiere waren leider nicht zu sehen. In allem war es trotzdem ein schöner Besuch.

  • 3/5 Sonja X. 1 month ago on Google • 41 reviews New
    Der Zoo ist teilweise schon sehr in die Jahre gekommen, allerdings finden gerade Umbauarbeiten statt. Manche Gehege wirken sehr klein und die Mitarbeiter sprechen bei den Fütterungen leider gar nicht mit den Besuchern. Hier hätte ich mir einige Infos gewünscht. Es gibt ein Delfinarium, warum ? Der Park ist weitläufig und gut zum Laufen geeignet, leichte Hanglage an manchen Stellen. Spielplätze für Kinder,kleine Gartenanlagen für alle, genügend WC's und auch ein gastronomisches Angebot. Eintrittspreis ist ist angemessen, leider in der Wintersaison nur bis 16 Uhr geöffnete Tierhäuser.

  • 4/5 Pasquale G. 5 months ago on Google • 24 reviews
    Es war ein sehr schöner Tag im Zoo. Die Delphin Show war der Hammer. Ein Kompliment an die nette sympathische Tierpflegerin die die Show moderiert hat. Die komplette Anlage sah sehr sauber aus. Die Parkplätze waren ca. fünf Minuten entfernt und kosten fünf Euro für den ganzen Tag.

  • 4/5 denis k. 3 years ago on Google
    Good for location not too far from the main road to France...a bit expensive and too many bees...but it was interesting to see all around...

  • 4/5 Judith L. 5 years ago on Google
    A zoo big enough to spend a full day. Easy to reach and some unique animals you rarely see at a zoo such as dolphin and koala.

  • 4/5 Veerle P. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice zoo, they also have "rarer" animals which you do not see in every zoo such as koalas, dolphins and kangaroos. It was a really fun day.

  • 4/5 Ursula G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unfortunately, some animal species cannot be seen outside in the enclosure (Original) Leider einige Tierarten nicht draußen im Gehege zu sehen

  • 5/5 Günter Z. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Worked there (natural stone work). (Original) Habe dort gearbeitet (Natursteinarbeiten).

  • 4/5 Savs s. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place to visit with kids. You can see all the animals. While wolves, Lions, tigers and Giraffes are main attraction. Dolphin show is really amazing.

  • 5/5 Petra O. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) You should have seen it (Original) Muss man gesehen haben

  • 5/5 Wir D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place ! (Original) Schöner Ort !

  • 5/5 Petra K. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A great place to learn something about the local fauna and flora in beautiful surroundings (Original) Ein ganz toller Ort um in schöner Umgebung was von der heimischen Fauna und Flora zu lernen

  • 5/5 Hüseyin D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Thank you very much (Original) Alles klar Dankeschön

  • 5/5 Therese K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) nice and interesting (Original) schön und interessant

  • 5/5 Ömer K. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Learn interesting information (Original) Ilginc bilgi ogrenmek

  • 2/5 Rolf P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unfortunately already in paralysis on November 2nd. (Original) Leider schon in Winterstarre am 02.11.

  • 5/5 koenman5534 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing zoo with soooo many kinds of animals and insects to see! Wanted to see some more insects but well... can’t have everything right! The zoo is very good to reach with the car and the parking is fine! It also only costs €3,- if you take the main parking area, the parking near the exist is free! So if you don’t mind walking a bit extra, check it out!

  • 5/5 Pearl X. 4 years ago on Google
    A great zoo, with a lot of animals. Small aquarium, but there’s a dolphin show which is worthy the price. Twice a day. €16.9 for an adult and €9.9 for kids. Family tickets has an extra discount. And the Chinese garden has a very professional and great design!

  • 5/5 J K. 4 years ago on Google
    It was d most beautiful zoo i hav ever seen.... The Animals are kept very clean and properly feed. The surrounding is very clean. They have cafeteria at many points with good food. It feels like u r walking in a Forest.

  • 4/5 Ovik_clicks 3 years ago on Google
    It was a nice and fun day. The queue for ticket was pretty long and food options are very limited better to bring your own food.

  • 4/5 Haris A. 4 years ago on Google
    Well maintained zoo in duisburg, beautifully kept animals, with nice big cages

  • 5/5 Marty M. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice big zoo with alot of different animals in big spaces. Not expensive if you want to buy food and drinks. Clear signs with the names of the animals (also in Dutch and English) and a description (in German). Dolphin show was great, but beware: You can get wet !!!!

  • 5/5 Riddick Constantin 8. 5 years ago on Google
    A very nice place that you can visit! Over and over again! I only recommend that for a nice Sunday! 5 stars!

  • 5/5 Stefan K. 3 years ago on Google
    Aktuelle Maßnahmen hervorragend umgesetzt

  • 1/5 Manfred P. 3 years ago on Google
    Alle Zoos machen auf, und freuen sich auf die Besucher. Nur Zoo Duisburg hat es nicht nötig zu öffnen. Duisburg hat wohl genug Geld 🤔🤔

  • 5/5 Steffi V. 3 years ago on Google
    Wunderschöner Zoo. Kinderfreundliche Spielplätze und Möglichkeiten zum Essen für den kleineren bis mittleren Geldbeutel.

  • 5/5 offical v. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Was nice there (Original) War nice dort

  • 5/5 Jens1994 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Really cool (Original) Voll geil

  • 5/5 Marcel T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) beautiful as always :-) (Original) schön wie immer :-)

  • 5/5 frank s. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Always beautiful . (Original) Immer wieder schön .

  • 5/5 rene b. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Few monkeys there but never mind Karl Lauterbach was there (Original) Wenige Affen da aber egal Karl Lauterbach war da

  • 5/5 giggel 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice zoo (Original) Schöner Zoo

  • 5/5 Chris H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the most beautiful zoo facilities that I know. Hopefully it can open again soon. (Original) Einer der schönsten Zooanlagen, die ich kenne. Hoffentlich kann bald wieder geöffnet werden.

  • 1/5 Krümel 1. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) How you can declare this zoo as the "best zoo" is absolutely incomprehensible to me! The choice of location to build a zoo on a motorway just makes me shake my head. As a visitor, the noises are annoying, not imagining how the animals have to endure this every day! Visible misconduct, like the wolverine who ran in circles the whole time so that a furrow had already formed in the ground, poor piggy that was lying in the dirt and chewing on stones. Many animals simply seemed apathetic. Furthermore, the existing dolphinarium shows that the animals do NOT come first. (Original) Wie man diesen Zoo als "besten Zoo" deklarieren kann, ist für mich absolut unverständlich!! Schon die Standortwahl, einen Zoo an einer Autobahn zu errichten, lässt mich nur mit dem Kopf schütteln. Als Besucher empfindet man die Geräusche schon störend, nicht auszudenken, wie die Tiere dies tagtäglich ertragen müssen! Sichtbare Fehlverhalten, wie beim Vielfraß, der die ganze Zeit im Kreis gelaufen ist, sodass sich im Boden schon eine Furche gebildet hat, das arme Schweinchen, was im Dreck lag und auf Steinen rum gekaut hat. Viele Tiere schienen schlicht und weg apathisch. Weiterhin zeigt das vorhandene Delfinarium, dass hier die Tiere NICHT an erster Stelle stehen.

  • 5/5 Fra K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Best zoo in the Ruhr area. (Original) Bester Zoo im Ruhrgebiet.

  • 1/5 Freya L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unfortunately, there are no discounts or similar for children and young people with disabilities, even after presenting their severely handicapped ID and accompanying them. Even when walking through the zoo, it is noticeable that there is not enough shelter - seating is provided. (especially when it rains!) The paths are only partially accessible with wheelchairs and prams. Particularly disappointing was the inability and inflexibility to deal with "special" requirements. Too bad. The residential group will probably no longer visit this facility. (Original) Leider gibt es für Kinder und Jugendliche mit Behinderung, auch nach Vorlage des Schwerbehinderten Ausweises, und deren Begleitung keinerlei Ermäßigung o.Ä. Auch beim Spaziergang durch den Zoo fällt auf das es zu wenig unterstell,- Sitzmöglichkeiten vorgesehen sind. ( grade bei Regen! ) Die Wege sind mit dem Rolli, Kinderwagen nur zu Teilen befahrbar. Besonders Enttäuschend war die Unfähigkeit und Unflexibilität mit "besonderen " Anforderungen umzugehen. Schade. Die Wohngruppe wird diese Einrichtung voraussichtlich nicht mehr besuchen.

  • 5/5 A M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I associate many childhood memories with the zoo. We spent many wonderful days there back then. I can't say much about current zoo events, but I would like to praise the motivated staff who deserve more than 5 stars. I just called a lady there because I was worried that my voucher would expire. After my concern was taken away, they briefly got into conversation and the lady made a very, very motivated and friendly impression despite the current situation in the planning chemistry. She reported that even small children donate their pocket money for animal feed and that they generally get a lot of support and encouragement. I would like to advertise here that everyone who reads my review may take a few minutes to get rid of something and thus perhaps continue to motivate the employees. Thanks to the great work over so many years. See you as soon as the spook is over. Until then best regards! Family M. from Hamminkeln. (Original) Ich verknüpfe mit dem Zoo viele Kindheitserinnerungen. Wir haben damals viele schöne Tage dort verbracht. Ich kann zu dem aktuellen Zoogeschehen nicht viel sagen, aber ich möchte ein Lob für die motivierten Mitarbeiter loswerden, die mehr als 5 Sterne verdient haben. Ich habe gerade eben mit einer Dame dort telefoniert, weil ich mir Sorgen um den Verfall meines Gutscheins machte. Nachdem mir die Sorge genommen wurde, kam man noch kurz ins Gespräch und die Dame machte trotz der derzeitigen Lage in der Plandemie einen sehr sehr motivierten und freundlichen Eindruck. Sie berichtete davon, dass selbst kleine Kinder ihr Taschengeld für Tierfutter spenden und sie generell viel Unterstützung und Zuspruch bekämen. Ich möchte hier dafür werben, dass jeder der meine Bewertung liest, sich vielleicht ein paar Minuten Zeit nimmt um hier auch etwas loszuwerden und somit die Mitarbeiter vielleicht noch weiterhin zu motivieren. Danke an die tolle Arbeit über so viele Jahre. Wir sehen uns sobald der Spuk vorbei ist. Bis dahin liebe Grüße! Familie M. aus Hamminkeln.

  • 2/5 Fleischsalat C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Sometimes I feel really bad for the animals. What the heck happened to the sea dolphin? One look in his eyes and you get really depressed. (Original) Die Tiere tun mir teilweise richtig hart leid. Was zum Henker ist mit dem See-Delfin passiert? Ein Blick in seine Augen und man wird richtig depressiv.

  • 4/5 Andreas K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Getting on in years (Original) In die Jahre gekommen

  • 5/5 Kiki S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) My kids love it !!! ❤️ (Original) Meine Kinder lieben es!!!❤️

  • 5/5 Yu Y. 2 years ago on Google
    A wonderful place for children and family. Tip:better bring the lunch and drink by yourself, there are not many choices in the zoo.

  • 5/5 Mohamed Nadjib M. 2 years ago on Google
    Not very big, but that's also great actually, as the animals are closer and, thus, more visible. Photographers get amazing close-up shots.

  • 4/5 Dicru J. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best zoo I have seen in Germany. Many attractions are the Dolphin, Kangaroo, Elephant, China Garden etc

  • 4/5 NellyD C. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful Zoo, location is very good and available by bus or Tram. Parking space is limited. In general great place visit. Has playgrounds for kids and restaurants.

  • 4/5 Najji U. 2 years ago on Google
    Very good place to be. My kids enjoyed a lot. A bit expensive but worth it

  • 5/5 Vipin V. 2 years ago on Google
    Good place for a day trip, only issue is with parking on weekends. Very big and so many animals to see.

  • 5/5 Bernd-Ulrich L. 2 years ago on Google
    Super cool Zoo! Offers everything a good zoo should have! Including the lack of panda bears which otherwise would contradict the thoughtful environment.

  • 3/5 Mgr. Muhtady A. 1 year ago on Google
    The zoo not so big, it doesn't have a lot of species and varieties. The space they offer for animals is better than other places I have visited before. The environment for each animal is almost matching their original by heat and hot. The dolphins part is closing at 4 PM so if you want to see them put in mind to go earlier. I can give it 6 from 10 degrees.

  • 3/5 shantanu g. 1 year ago on Google
    Visited the zoo after reading good reviews but it was disappointing to see many empty sections. Only good part was the dolphin show. Best time to visit the zoo is before lunch. You can get Tram 901 from Duisburg hbf.

  • 5/5 Claudia S. 1 year ago on Google
    The animals look in very good condition, the paths are well marked, in general the cleanliness and maintenance of the place is good. It was a nice visit.

  • 5/5 Selina 1 year ago on Google
    This is definitely one of my favorite zoos! There are lots of animals to see with many opportunities to get close to them, which is absolutely fascinating. It is a great feeling to see so many special and big animals up close. The dolphinarium is definitely a highlight. They host dolphin shows there two times a day for 30 minutes. I’d recommend getting to the dolphinarium a little earlier if you want a good spot to watch the show. The animals have lots of room and many opportunities to hide if they feel like it. You won’t always see every animal, but sometimes it’s worth waiting for a while or coming back again later. As for planning your stay, I’d say you should at least plan for 3-4 hours. There are occasionally places where you can stop to get food, icecream or something to drink. By the way, in my opinion it is very worth it to bring a professional camera if you have one. You’ll get some great pictures of the animals. Overall, I can only recommend visiting this zoo. I had a great time, and the ticket price is absolutely reasonable.

  • 1/5 Per Arne G. 7 months ago on Google
    A lot of the enclosures for small animals are empty, some of the small animals are apathetic/sleeping or stressed out. Would i recommend you visit this zoo? Not really. Well,maybe it's OK for small kids,but i didn't get a good feeling walking through this park. There are also animal activists outside the park,so watch out for them.

  • 5/5 sozvan s. 7 months ago on Google
    A big applause for the zoo keepers who really take care of those cute Animals, Good place to visit.

  • 5/5 Or Manor (. 6 months ago on Google
    A very beautiful Zoo, all animals look very well treated and everything is super clean. The dolphin show is amazing and fascinating, and the team is doing its best to teach about the dolphins. We drove from 1 hour to get there and it was worth it.

  • 1/5 g v. 5 months ago on Google
    We decided to go to here after our weekend at moviepark. We we're able to skip the long waiting line because we did buy our ticket already before online. After walking for a long time from the parking spot to the park it self. When we where there and to go to the toilet we got a big shock! The toilets are dirty as hell ! The smell in there is terrible! And long waiting time because they only have a few toilets available. When we're going to get something to eat was the person very rude. As well doing our order wrong and when I asked for vegetarian food she looked at me as if she saw water catching fire. Then I said no meat food ?? She only said: No... As well are the places where they keep the animals way to small and short! The only reason we stayed is because we did buy our tickets already and don't wanna throw away our money like that. It is not that it is so cheap to come here... But defently not coming here anymore..

  • 5/5 Filip G. 5 months ago on Google • 20 reviews
    Excelent zoo, variety of animals to be seen, with spot on the dolphins. Their show is a must

  • 4/5 Varun R. 5 months ago on Google
    ⭐⭐⭐⭐ My recent visit to this zoo was an absolute delight from start to finish! This place is a true haven for animal lovers, offering a unique combination of adorable koalas and an unforgettable dolphin show that left me enchanted. The koala exhibit was a highlight of my day. These furry, cuddly creatures stole my heart with their endearing personalities and their leisurely perches in eucalyptus trees. The opportunity to observe them up close and learn about their habits was a rare treat, and I couldn't resist taking countless photos to remember the experience. The dolphin show was nothing short of spectacular. The incredible agility and intelligence of these marine mammals were on full display as they wowed the audience with their flips, jumps, and playful antics. It was not only entertaining but also educational, as the show emphasized the importance of marine conservation. The only drawback was that the show was completely hosted in German. Throughout the zoo, the enclosures were spacious and well-maintained, ensuring the animals' comfort and well-being. The lush landscaping and scenic views added to the overall charm of the zoo, creating a serene and enjoyable atmosphere for visitors of all ages. And when it came time for a break, there were plenty of dining options to choose from, offering a variety of delicious snacks and meals. This zoo is a true gem, offering a perfect blend of entertainment, and a deep appreciation for the animal kingdom. I left with a heart full of fond memories. If you're looking for a day of wonder and joy, I wholeheartedly recommend visiting this zoo. It's an experience you won't soon forget!


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