Zoos

Cologne Zoo and Aquarium Entry Tickets

Open today

9:00am - 6:00pm

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Book now, pay later

Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

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

4.5/5(84)

Badea O

Family

Verified booking

6 days ago

The experience was wonderful\. Everything was very clean, the staff were extremely friendly, and the entire zoo was beautifully maintained and very well organized\.

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.

Entry to Cologne Zoo and Aquarium

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

84 reviews
How do we collect reviews?
These ratings include verified reviews from both Headout guests and our trusted partners who operate this experience locally. All reviews come from real travelers who've taken this experience.
50
26
6
1
1
Guests from United States, Austria, United Kingdom and over 7 countries have loved this experience
What our guests say
Badea O
Family
Verified booking
6 days ago
The experience was wonderful\. Everything was very clean, the staff were extremely friendly, and the entire zoo was beautifully maintained and very well organized\.
Sawyer V
Couple
Verified booking
Jun 2026
This place was very beautiful but it did make me rather sad to see that most enclosure's did not have fresh water for the animals to play in. Most of it was green and looked rather stagnant. They just looked kinda sad but the zoo itself was very nice. Everyone was very nice to help my wife and I around.
Martina W
Family
Verified booking
Jun 2026
Everything went perfectly; I'd be happy to do it again
Dr. Anette S
Couple
Verified booking
May 2026
Beautiful resort, very relaxing!
Ulrike H
Couple
Verified booking
May 2026
It was a pleasant experience; the zoo was one of our highlights.

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.

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