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Cologne Zoo and Aquarium Entry Tickets

View of the hippopotamus at Cologne Zoo
View of Elephants inside the Elephant park at Cologne Zoo
Baboons inside Cologne Zoo
Bali Starling bird inside Rainforest house in Cologne Zoo

Experience the diversity of wildlife with over 850 species at Cologne Zoo, a perfect destination for a fun and educational family day out.

Highlights

  • Explore Cologne Zoo, one of the oldest zoos in Germany, for a fun-filled day with over 10,000 animals across 850 species.

  • Journey through the Rainforest House and look for free-flying bats, colorful toucans, and elusive flying foxes.

  • Visit Clemenshof, a traditional farmyard replica, and see heritage breeds like curly-coated Mangalica pigs and English Longhorn cattle.

  • See a slice of Africa at the Hippodom. Listen for a hippo's thundering roar and the Sitatunga antelope's graceful movement.

  • Fun fact: Cologne Zoo’s conservation efforts in Vietnam helped discover over 100 never-before-seen vertebrate species.

Inclusions

  • Entry to Cologne Zoo and Aquarium

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Reviews

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Nickels-Conrardy Martine

Nickels-conrardy

5/5

Sep, 2024

The whole park was very well maintained, I liked it very much, the people were also nice, all in all we spent a wonderful day.
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Anita Mommer

Anita

5/5

Aug, 2024

The zoo was just great, we were there several years ago and were positively surprised how everything has changed. Due to the warm weather we unfortunately couldn't visit the upper floor of the aquarium as the humidity was very high, but otherwise everything was perfect!
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Birgit Klein

Birgit

5/5

Aug, 2024

Booking the tickets was very easy and we avoided long queues. We particularly like Cologne Zoo because the enclosures for the animals are spacious and the animals also have the opportunity to retreat. The many playgrounds for children make a visit an entertaining affair. Everything is very well maintained, there is no garbage lying around and the paths to the individual stations are well documented.
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Dietmar Theißen

Dietmar

5/5

Aug, 2024

The grounds are very appealing to visitors. My nine-year-old son also gratefully accepted the playgrounds. Shorter waiting times would be desirable in the restaurants. But that would be complaining at the highest level.
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Simeon krämer

Simeon

5/5

Aug, 2024

Ameisenbär Affen jeglicher Art Bis auf die Restaurants diese sind überteuert wie sonst etwas Dennoch ein Erlebnis was man sich nicht entgehen lassen sollte

Explore wildlife wonders

Get set for an adventure through the animal kingdom at Cologne Zoo, home to over 850 species from around the world. Stroll through the Asian Elephant Park and keep an eye out for its youngest resident, who was born in June 2023. Move on to the lively Jungle House, where playful primates like gorillas and orangutans swing through the trees. Follow this with a trip to the Hippodom and get ready to immerse yourself in a recreated African river environment housing Nile crocodiles, hippos, and the Sitatunga antelope.

A day of learning and fun

Venture into the Rainforest Hall and Historical South America House, where you can explore a variety of jungle species from meerkats to piranhas. Take a break and visit Clemenshof, a replica of a traditional German farm perfect for families. As you continue your journey, don't miss the Aquarium showcasing underwater species in about 70 tanks. Finally, experience the zoo's meaningful conservation efforts, saving numerous species from extinction, and their collaborations with research institutions. Dive into a day filled with wildlife encounters and educational insights with the Cologne Zoo tickets.

Cologne Zoo

Monday09:00 AM - 05:00 PMlast entry 04:30 PM
Tuesday09:00 AM - 05:00 PMlast entry 04:30 PM
Wednesday09:00 AM - 05:00 PMlast entry 04:30 PM
Thursday09:00 AM - 05:00 PMlast entry 04:30 PM
Friday09:00 AM - 05:00 PMlast entry 04:30 PM
Saturday09:00 AM - 05:00 PMlast entry 04:30 PM
Sunday09:00 AM - 05:00 PMlast entry 04:30 PM

What to bring

  • Bring along your walking shoes for comfortable exploration.

  • Bring local currency or your preferred payment method for meals, souvenirs, and extra delights not covered by the ticket.

What's not allowed

  • Keep in mind that drones, balls, frisbees, balloons, bicycles, scooters, roller skates, inline skates, and skateboards are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!

  • Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Accessibility

  • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

  • Ramps and elevators are available at the venue for easy access.

  • Guide dogs with a valid permit are welcome at the venue.

Additional Information

  • Facilities: Restaurants, parking, restrooms, and changing rooms.

  • Children under the age of 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

Ticket redemption point

  • Show your ticket at Cologne Zoological Garden.

  • Address: Riehler Str. 173, 50735 Köln, Germany.

Get directions to the redemption point

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