Frankfurt Zoo

Frankfurt Zoo

Lions, rhinos, crocodiles, monkeys — residents of Frankfurt and visitors alike can explore the spectacular animal worlds of Africa and other continents without traveling across the globe, as Frankfurt Zoo is right in the city center. Established in 1858, it is the second oldest zoo in Germany and one of the oldest in the world. Covering an area of about 13 hectares, the zoo is home to more than 5,000 animals from over 600 species, including both open-range and enclosed exhibits.

One of the zoo’s popular attractions is the Grzimek House, named after Dr. Bernhard Grzimek, which is the largest nocturnal animal house in Europe. In this specially designed building, daytime is artificially turned into night, allowing visitors to observe the activities of nocturnal animals such as bats and aardvarks in dim lighting. Another highlight is the Southeast Asian Rainforest Cat House, where visitors can watch Indian lions, Sumatran tigers, clouded leopards, and fishing cats through moats or glass panels.

Also fascinating is the Exotarium, where visitors can learn about species diversity from the Arctic to the Amazon. In addition, the facility houses penguins, saltwater fish, freshwater fish, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. Beyond the animal exhibits, there are also an aviary where birds fly freely, a giraffe house featuring Braille information and touchable giraffe statues, and a rhino enclosure. The children’s zoo offers kids the chance to interact with animals, making it a great spot for play and weekend pony rides.

Frankfurt Zoological Garden

Must-see reason: Europe’s largest nocturnal animal house

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

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

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

City where the attraction is located: Frankfurt [Frankfurt]