Hellabrunn Zoo

Hellabrunn Zoo

Located in Munich, Germany, Hellabrunn Zoo is not your ordinary urban zoo but rather a research institution. Home to approximately 17,000 animals and boasting breathtaking natural landscapes, it is one of the largest and most beautiful zoos in Germany. Here, you can see numerous species from all continents — almost like taking a trip around the world!

When it first opened on August 1, 1911, Hellabrunn Zoo might not have imagined how enchanting the landscape would become a century later. In fact, the foundation was already solid — its location within the scenic conservation area by the Isar River was an excellent choice. In this unique natural habitat, animals live in vast natural paradises surrounded by beautiful streams and rivers.

Moreover, Hellabrunn is the world’s first zoo not to categorize animals by species, but to house them together according to their natural habitats — the very first geo-zoo. Thanks to the combination of magnificent scenery and the principles of a geo-zoo, visitors can observe animals up close, just as they would in the wild. The 18-meter-high aviary spanning 5,000 square meters; the spectacular coral reefs in the aquarium; the massive elephant enclosure; the orangutan paradise; the jungle tent... For everyone, Hellabrunn is the ideal place for a wonderful experience.

Hellabrunn Zoo

Must-visit reason: The world’s earliest established geo-zoo

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Germany[Germany]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Bavaria [Bavaria]

City where the attraction is located: Munich [Munich]