Saarbrucker Zoo
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Saarbrucker Zoo is a zoological garden on Eschberg’s southern slope in Saarbrücken, covering 15 hectares.
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Why go
- Saarland’s largest zoo, with more than 1,700 animals from 160 species.
- A walk-through enclosure for ring-tailed lemurs.
- Keas and Balistare in the Asienhaus.
- See white-handed gibbons in the former free-flight raptor aviary.
Opening hours
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Monday09:00 – 17:00
Tuesday09:00 – 17:00
Wednesday09:00 – 17:00
Thursday09:00 – 17:00
Friday09:00 – 17:00
Saturday09:00 – 17:00
Sunday09:00 – 17:00
With kids
- The zoo runs birthday programs for children.
- Children can stay overnight through the night zoo program and observe animal behavior at night.
Know before you go
- Dogs are welcome on a short leash but cannot enter the animal houses.
Tips for your visit
- Expect steep terrain on Eschberg’s southern slope.
- Use the zoo map to find animals and plan a route across the grounds.
- Food is available at the zoo for a snack or a larger meal.
- Guided tours and educational projects cover conservation and animal diets.
- A conservation ticket supports species conservation.
Entrances
- Zoo entranceThe north gate is closed; use the current entrance area.Zoo address: Graf Stauffenberg Strasse 63, Saarbrücken
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History
From 2008, enclosure renewal gained financial support from sponsors. A master plan for future investment projects followed in 2014.
- 1870–1926A quarry occupied the site from around 1870; a funicular later operated there until 1926.
- 1932The original zoo opened in Saarbrücken.
- World War IIThe original zoo was completely destroyed during the war.
- 1956The zoo was rebuilt on a new site. The complex included a free-flight raptor aviary and a tropicarium for lemurs and reptiles.
- 1995The zoo recorded Europe’s first successful breeding of the Australian echidna.
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- Late 2005The north gate closed.
- 2008A new Australia exhibit for kangaroos and emus opened.
- 1967–2014The penguin enclosure opened in 1967 and housed seals from 1973 to 2012. A new seal pool opened in October 2012, and Humboldt penguins occupied the former pool from early 2014.
- 2014A large outdoor gorilla enclosure was completed.
- 2017The current entrance area opened, alongside a renovation of the giraffe outdoor enclosure.
Sources: Saarbrücken Zoo - Wikipedia · Herzlich Willkommen im Saarbrücker Zoo | Zoolog… · Dein Zoobesuch | Zoologischer Garten · Rundgang | Zoologischer Garten · Saarbrücker Zoo - Wikipedia · Zoo de Sarrebruck - Wikipedia · checked 11 Oct 2026
Where
Graf Stauffenberg Strasse 63, Saarbrucken Saarland
- Website
- zoo.saarbruecken.de/
- Phone
- +496819053600
Questions and answers
What are Saarbrucker Zoo’s opening hours?
Saarbrucker Zoo is open daily from 09:00 to 17:00.
Are tours available in English or French?
The zoo offers guided tours in English and French, as well as photo safari activities.
How can I support species conservation at Saarbrucker Zoo?
Buying a conservation ticket supports species conservation.
How can I contact Saarbrucker Zoo?
Call +49 681 9053600.
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