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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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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- Children up to the age of school entry are treated the same as tested persons without taking a coronary test.
- Students are considered tested based on their participation in mandatory school testing - and therefore not from December 27, 2021 to January 9, 2022, inclusive.
- Children and young people up to and including 15 years of age are exempt from the 2G regulation. According to Section 4 Paragraph 7 "Children and young people under 16 years of age are considered to be pupils due to their age and do not require either a test certificate or a school certificate" and Section 2 Paragraph 8 "Pupils are valid due to their participation in the mandatory School tests as tested persons ".According to Section 4, Paragraph 7, the test certificate for students aged 16 and over is replaced by a certificate from the school. However, this does not constitute proof of immunization. According to Section 4, Paragraph 2, No. 2, the "use by schools that are based on the rules of the Corona Care Ordinance" are excluded.
- 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. Zoo Restaurant only with "2G Plus".
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
€ 2.2 million
between 2009 and 2021 - 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.
