Admission to: Cologne Zoological Garden
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Free for children aged 0-3
Children aged 13+ will be charged the same rate as adults
This activity is stroller and wheelchair-accessible
The ticket entitles you to visit the zoo and aquarium on the same day
This ticket does not grant you access to travel by public transport
For safety reasons, aerial toys and games such as balls, frisbees and balloons are not permitted in the zoo
Cologne Zoo can only be explored on foot, with the exception of wheelchairs, prams and carts. Transportation such as bicycles, scooters, roller skates, inline skates, skateboards and the like are not permitted in the zoo.
Experience a magical day at Cologne Zoological Garden, where diverse animal wonders await. Marvel at the expansive two-hectare elephant park, where a majestic herd roams in a natural habitat. Enjoy the stunning hippodome, completed in 2010, which offers an immersive experience in a captivating world. Explore the African river landscape, home to hippos, Nile crocodiles, and Sitatunga antelopes living harmoniously. Discover new highlights, such as the recently modernized Amur Tiger facility featuring panoramic windows, an impressive visible cave, and a canyon for a close-up view of these majestic big cats. Visit the Arnulf-und-Elizabeth-Reichert House, opening in 2021, a historic architectural gem from 1899. It offers a walkable jungle adventure with sloths, armadillos, salt cats, howler monkeys, and more
By bus: From Ebertplatz via bus line 140
By train: From Cologne main station you can reach the zoo via the underground train line 18
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