Visit the Cologne Zoo, one of the oldest zoos in the world, and discover more than 10,000 animals of 850 species, spacious grounds and parks, spectacular animal houses, and one of the largest elephant parks in Europe.
Explore the 2-hectare Asian elephant park and see the herd roaming together. Visit the Hippodrome, a spacious habitat that recreates an African river environment. See many small animal species, as well as larger creatures such as hippos, Nile crocodiles, and Sitatunga antelope.
Embark on a jungle adventure in the Historical South America House and explore landscapes with sloths, armadillos, salt cats, howlers, monkeys, piranhas, and many more inhabitants of Central America. Enjoy new highlights like the Amur Tiger facility, where you can observe the big cats up close. Visit the Clemenshof, a replica of a traditional farm that is home to native German species.
Dive into hidden worlds and an arch for wildlife conservation.
The Aquarium
Dive into hidden worlds and an arch for wildlife conservation.
From the native Rhein river to the Indo-Pacific coral reef. The Aquarium shows the inhabitants of mysterious water worlds. In about 70 geographically ordered fish tanks, we present paradisiacal- colourful fish, anemone, corals, see stars, seashells and crabs.
The aquarium also houses our insectarium and terrarium. Visit our reptiles from the quince monitor to our Philippine crocodile or the Deserta Grande wolf spider.