Can I rent a handcart at Cologne Zoo? We are happy to provide you with a handcart for a rental fee of €5 plus a deposit of €10. These are issued by our staff at the entrance gate. Please note that the number of rental handcarts we have on offer is limited. Reservation is not possible. Please also note that in the event of special evening events such as the China Light-Festival or Halloween, in the interests of our visitors' safety we are unable to provide handcarts, due to the darkness and the risk of stumbling.