VISIT
Opening hours
We are here for you 365 days a year!
In summer
March to Octoberr
9 am - 6 pm
Last entry at 5:30 pm
In winter
November to February
9 am - 5 pm
Last entry at 4:30 pm
All animal houses (including aquarium)
close 15 minutes before closing time.
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Ticket Shop
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CURRENT SPECIAL REGULATIONS DUE TO "CORONA
2G:
The 2G rule will apply at Cologne Zoo from next Monday, 22.11. 2021. This means that entry is possible for vaccinated and convalescent persons.
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- for children up to 6 years of age there is access without vaccination and testing.
- for school-age children/adolescents from 6 to 18 years of age, access is based on the "general school tests" (except for the period of school vacations in NRW from 24.12.21 to 08.01.22) or a daily (max. 24 hours) antigen or PCR test.
- for persons who cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons. A medical certificate is required for this. These persons must then present a test - either antigen test (not older than 24h) or PCR test (not older than 48h).
In addition, by order of the authorities, the known distance and hygiene regulations as well as other special rules continue to apply at the Cologne Zoo. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and wish you a pleasant visit to the zoo!
Mask/Test:
There is no obligation to wear a mask.
Indoors, there is a requirement to wear a medical mask (children under 7 are exempt).
The animal houses are open. Masks are compulsory in the houses
Other offers and services:
The playgrounds are open. The general distance regulations for caregivers apply here.
The zoo gastronomy offers its almost complete range.
Both ZooShops are open (masks required).
Commented feedings unfortunately have to be cancelled at the moment.
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All information on the special regulations in the FAQ
The Cologne Zoo asks for your understanding.
Treat Time
WHETHER "CULINARY" CHARADES ON THE BABOON ROCK OR PREDATORY HUNTING BY PIRANHAS AND MEERKATS FOR THE BEST TREATS – WATCHING THE ANIMALS DURING FEEDING IS GREAT FUN!
PLEASE NOTE: FEEDINGS MAY BE POSTPONED OR CANCELLED. PLEASE LOOK OUT FOR NOTICES AT THE RESPECTIVE ENCLOSURE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.
Please note:
At present, the commented feeding is cancelled until further notice. The petting zoo will also remain closed for the time being.
Feedings
10.45 am
Penguins
11.30 am
Sea lions
1.45 pm
Meerkats & Co
2 pm
Hippos
(Hippodom)
2.30 pm
Air Show
3.00 pm
Piranhas
3.00 pm
Piranhas
(Aquarium, only mondays)
3.00 pm
Clawed otters
(Rainforest House)
3.30 pm
Penguins
4 pm
Sea lions
Wildlife
Excited for animals
1 Zoo. More than 10,000 animals. Over 800 species. All in exciting animal houses and enclosures.
See for yourself and get inspired by our animals.
Wildlife conservation
We are active worldwide
Committed to all species: Cologne Zoo supports more than 20 projects worldwide to maintain natural biodiversity.
Nature and Species Conservation-
Cologne Zoo Projects:
Cologne Zoo has supported various wildlife protection projects around the world With around
€ 2 million
between 2009 and 2020 - from Belize to Swaziland, from Brazil to Vietnam, from Cologne-Dünnwald to Weidenpesch.
Donate
Your commitment helps us to keep the zoo an attractive place for animals and visitors, and actively promote nature and species conservation projects around the world at the same time.
