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Leipzig and its animals

Giraffes in a covered enclosure eating leaves from a branch in Leipzig Zoo, which is perfect for a day out with the family, animal park. Recreational venue, sights, experience
Giraffes, Elephants, and Penguins - Oh My! Much to see at the Leipzig Zoo © LTM

The Zoo of the Future

Leipzig Zoo was founded in 1878 and is one of the oldest in Germany. Today, its very special concept makes it one of the most modern and renowned worldwide. The Leipzig Zoo unites:

  • proper husbandry,
  • wildlife conservation,
  • education and
  • interesting discovery tours.

Convincing examples of this are the one-of-a-kind ape habitat Pongoland and the Gondwanaland - a fascinating tropical adventure world the size of two football fields. You can experience the tropical rainforest with all your senses, right in the middle of Leipzig. The Zoo of the future is a highlight for every visitor!

Two tapirs in the enclosure in the tropical hall of Gondwanaland in Leipzig zoo, animal park, recreational venue, experience, sights, family

A fitting travel offer

Leipzig and its animals
A monkey sitting on a branch in Leipzig Zoo, which is perfect for a family excursion, animal park, recreational venue, sights, Gondwanaland
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Leipzig Zoo

Six different themed worlds invite you to enjoy tropical flair and rare animal species in the middle of a German city at the Leipzig Zoo.

Unforgettable moments at the Leipzig Zoo

A meercat on a pile of sand in Leipzig Zoo, which is perfect for a day out with the family, animal park, recreational venue, sights, experience
View of coral under the water in the aquarium in Leipzig Zoo, which is perfect for a day out with the family, animal park, recreational venues in Leipzig, sights
Orangutans clambering onto a climbing robe in Leipzig Zoo, which is perfect for a day out with the family, animal park, recreational venue, sights, experience
People walk along a path in the tropical enclosure, Gondwanaland in Leipzig zoo, which is perfect for a day out with the family, animal park, recreational venue, sights, experience
View of a handful of flamingos on some grass in Leipzig Zoo, which is perfect for a day out with the family, animal park, recreational venue, sights, Gondwanaland
A penguin wanders into a small hut in Leipzig Zoo, which is perfect for a day out with the family, animal park, sights, recreational venue, experience
View of the jungle and the glass dome in the tropical enclosure, Gondwanaland, in Leipzig Zoo, which is perfect for a day out with the family, animal park, recreational venue, sights, experience
© Leipzig Zoo
View of a few wild cats in an enclosure in Leipzig Zoo, which is perfect for a day out with the family, animal park, recreational venue, sights, Gondwanaland, experience
View of the jungle and the glass dome in the tropical enclosure, Gondwanaland, in Leipzig Zoo, which is perfect for a day out with the family, animal park, recreational venue, sights, experience
© Seesüchtig
View of a grassy area in with two ostriches in the foreground and other animals in the background in Leipzig Zoo, which is perfect for a day out with the family, animal park, recreational venue, sights, Gondwanaland
Two pineapples are growing in an enclosure in Leipzig Zoo, animal park, recreational venue, Leipzig and its animals, experience, family
A sloth is lying in a hideout in Leipzig Zoo, animal park, recreational venue, sights, Leipzig and its animals, family
Two kangaroos are eating from a bowl at feeding time in Leipzig Zoo, animal park, recreational venue, sights, Leipzig and its animals, family
A rhinocerous is licking a licking stone at feeding time in Leipzig Zoo, animal park, recreational venue, Leipzig and its animals, sights, family
An ocelot stalks around its enclosure in Leipzig Zoo, animal park, recreational venue, sights, Leipzig and its animals, family
A prairie dog sitting on a log in Leipzig Zoo, animal park, recreational venue, sights, Leipzig and its animals, family
A prairie dog standing in its enclosure in Leipzig Zoo, animal park, recreational venue, Leipzig and its animals, sights, family
A tapir walks through green bushes in its enclosure in Leipzig Zoo, animal park, television, recreational venue, Leipzig and its animals, sights, family
A bird pokes around in its enclosure in Leipzig Zoo, animal park, recreational venue, Leipzig and its animals, sights, family
A bird pecks at its feed in Leipzig Zoo, animal park, recreational venue, Leipzig and its animals, sights, family
Three meercats in the sand in the Leipzig Zoo, animal park, recreational venue, Leipzig and its animals, sights, family
© Philipp Kirschner

Wildlife Park Leipzig

On the tracks of Leipzig's native wildlife

A mouflon, from the wild sheep family, is standing by a ditch in Leipzig's wildlife park, recreational venue, Leipzig and its animals, family
The wild sheep species: mouflon © LTM

You can experience local wildlife in their natural habitat by exploring the 42 hectares of Leipzig's Wildpark (wildlife park). In spacious outdoor enclosures you can marvel at red deer, fallow deer, mouflon, boars, bison, lynxes, red foxes and otters.

In addition, there are many more attractions that nature lovers of every age will love. Discover, for example:

  • wildlife trail and pet farm,
  • forest playground and fairytale castle, 
  • pony and carriage rides.
View of the large doorway which forms the entrance to the Wildpark Leipzig which is wonderful for a trip with the family, recreational facilities, zoo, adventure, boat rental

Wildpark

The wildlife park in the south of Leipzig is regarded as a centre for recreation, research and conservation of endangered native animal species. You can experience them for yourself in the middle of the city.
Boats on the water at a dock at the boat rental at the wildlife park, recreational facilities in Leipzig, water sports, canoeing

Boat rental at Wildpark (motorboat cruises, boat rentals)

Explore the idyllic alluvial forest via the labyrinth of Leipzig's waters - directly from the boat rental agency in the Wildpark.

A perfect family outing

The entrance to Leipzig's wildlife park disposes of a welcome sign, recreational venue, family, Leipzig and its animals
A direction sign and a welcome sign in Leipzig's wildlife park, recreational venue, Leipzig and its animals, family
Direction sign in the wildlife park's forest, recreational venue, Leipzig and its animals, family
An elk eating in Leipzig's wildlife park, animal park, recreational venue, Leipzig and its animals, family
An elk eating grass in its enclosure in the wildlife park, Leipzig animal park, recreational venue, Leipzig and its animals, family
Young boars in an enclosure in the animal park, Leipzig's wildlife park, recreational venue, Leipzig and its animals, family
Boars in an enclosure in Leipzig's wildlife park, recreational venue, Leipzig and its animals, family
One roe deer standing, and a further two sitting in a grassy patch in Leipzig's wildlife park, recreational venue, Leipzig and its animals, family
Deer in an enclosure in Leipzig's wildlife park, recreational venue, Leipzig and its animals, family
Leipzig's wildlife park with otters in an enclosure, animal park, recreational venue, Leipzig and its animals, family
Three otters in an enclosure in Leipzig's wildlife park, recreational venue, Leipzig and its animals, family
Entrance to the pet animal farm in Leipzig's wildlife park, animal park, recreational venue, Leipzig and its animals, family
Sign for the "Am Wildpark" boat rental service, Leipzig animal park, recreational venue, Leipzig and its animals, family, canoeing, water sport
A few visitors wait at the boat rental dock at the wildlife park, looking to rent canoes, animal park, recreational venue, Leipzig and its animals, family, water sport
Two paddles leaned against the front of a house with green shutters at the boat rental dock in Leipzig's wildlife park, recreational venue, Leipzig and its animals, family, boat rental, canoe trip
Red canoes at the bank by the forest at Leipzig wildlife park's boat rental dock, recreational venue, Leipzig and its animals, family, water sport
View of the restaurant in Leipzig's wildlife park, gastronomy, recreational venue, Leipzig and its animals, family
The Russian log house is a teahouse in Leipzig's wildlife park, gastronomy, recreational venue, Leipzig and its animals, family
A playground and a large grassy area in Leipzig's wildlife park, recreational venue, Leipzig and its animals, family
Farewell sign on a fence with the inscription, "many thanks for your visit" in Leipzig's wildlife park, recreational venue, Leipzig and its animals, family