Visit Hamburg Zoo
Hamburg's zoo: the Tierpark Hagenbeck
Hamburg's Tierpark Hagenbeck is one of the oldest zoos in Germany. Founded in 1907, the zoo was the first to open an open-air enclosure without cages for the animals. The unusual idea came from Carl Hagenbeck, after whom the zoo is named. From then on, the animals could be admired in a much more natural environment. This new way of keeping animals had a great influence on other zoos all over the world.
Culture and history
The zoo's animals are not its only attractions. Scattered throughout the park are impressive totem poles, an Art Nouveau gate and a beautiful Japanese bridge. The zoo is also known as one of the most beautiful parks in Europe. The perfectly maintained gardens with hundreds of plant species and exotic structures are also largely thanks to Carl Hagenbeck. See the overview of all cultural and historical attractions.
The animals of Hamburg Zoo
More than 1,800 animals from hundreds of species live at Hamburg Zoo. Go on safari among African wildlife, discover arctic life in the Eismeer and admire birds from all over the world in Migrationland. Especially geared at children, there are exhibitions where they can interactively learn all about the conservation of endangered species such as snow leopards and Bengal tigers. See the comprehensive overview of all animals living at the zoo.
Zoo Park Hamburg's tropical aquarium
Another highlight is the tropical aquarium. Although the name suggests otherwise, not only aquatic animals live here. More than 350 animal species live in an area of over 8,000 square metres. African birds fly around freely, ring-tailed lemurs come to meet the visitors and terrifying Nile crocodiles float in the water. Of course, you also get a glimpse of the underwater world here. The tropical aquarium is one of the largest marine aquariums in Europe. In the Great Shark Atoll, you can see sharks and rays swimming through the large panoramic window.
Facilities
Several footpaths have been laid out through Zoo Park Hamburg. If you want, you can walk six kilometres. For children, special discovery routes have been mapped out. They can frolic in the adventure playground or take a ride on one of the ponies. In the holidays special events are organised. Take a breather at the pleasant restaurants and cafés and at the animal shows.
Opening hours
You can find the zoo´s opening hours on their website. Here, you can also read other practical information, such as entrance fees, accessibility and other frequently asked questions.
Where is the Hamburg Zoo located?
Hamburg Zoo is located at the confluence of the Alster and Elbe rivers in the Stellingen district. From Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, you can travel to the entrance in about 20 minutes. The zoo has its own U-Bahn station: Hagenbecks Tierpark. So do not give it a miss.
Address: Lokstedter Grenzstraße 2
To Hamburg by train
You can reach Hamburg Hauptbahnhof from Amsterdam Centraal in 5.10 with Intercity Berlin and ICE International. With just one transfer en route, you can leisurely walk into the city centre after arrival. Transfer at Hamburg Hauptbahnhof to the local public transport network to Tierpark Hagenbeck.
The lowest one-way price is € 33. For all trains: the sooner you book, the lower the price!
Hamburg Zoo
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