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Zoo Frankfurt — Freshwater aquarium with angelfish among green aquatic plantsPhoto: marfis75 · CC BY-SA 2.0 · edited
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Zoo Frankfurt

Zoos & aquariums ·Frankfurt am Main ·Open now
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Zoo Frankfurt is a city zoo at the eastern edge of Frankfurt’s city centre, beside Alfred-Brehm-Platz in Ostend.

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Zoo Frankfurt — Grzimek House entrance beneath a large bat sculpture Dr. Thomas Liptak · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited
Zoo Frankfurt — Grzimek House entrance beneath a large bat sculptureZoo Frankfurt — Exotarium interior with glass-fronted animal habitats and tiled floorsZoo Frankfurt — Another view of the Exotarium's glass habitats beneath its roofZoo Frankfurt — Historic camel tent beside the river at Frankfurt ZooZoo Frankfurt — Seated gorilla statue in a snowy zoo enclosureZoo Frankfurt — Gorilla bust sculpture on a pedestal with snowZoo Frankfurt — Carved stone head standing in the snowZoo Frankfurt — Close view of a gorilla bust among autumn leaves

What's on here

Ebbelwei-Expreß Ebbelwei-Expreß Saturday, 13:308 EUR Lecture of the DGHT Lecture of the DGHT Friday · All day Evening opening Exotarium Evening opening Exotarium Friday · All day Advent handicrafts Advent handicrafts Sunday · All day Lecture of the DGHT Lecture of the DGHT Friday · All day

Why go

  • The nocturnal animal section in the Grzimek House
  • The golden lion tamarin enclosure beside the Grzimek House

Opening hours

Today09:00 – 19:00Show all
Monday09:00 – 19:00
Tuesday09:00 – 19:00
Wednesday09:00 – 19:00
Thursday09:00 – 19:00
Friday09:00 – 19:00
Saturday09:00 – 19:00
Sunday09:00 – 19:00

Don't miss

  • Seal grottoLook through underwater windows into separate pools for seals and dwarf fur seals.Seal area
  • Ukumari-LandTwo outdoor enclosures house breeding spectacled bears; one is shared with bush dogs, which also breed here.Ukumari-Land
  • Winter gardenFrom the planted winter garden, look into indoor enclosures for giant anteaters and toco toucans.Before the ticket gates
  • Fossa exhibitFossas climb around a large artificial tree in an exhibit first designed for clouded leopards.Fossa exhibit

Know before you go

  • Dogs and other pets are not allowed. Guide and assistance dogs may enter with proof.

Tips for your visit

  • Tickets can be bought online through the zoo’s own website.
  • For facilities enquiries, call +49 69 21233735.

Best time to visit

  • Open daily, 09:00–19:00.

Entrances

  • Main entranceAt Bernhard-Grzimek-Allee 1.Bernhard-Grzimek-Allee 1
  • Separate entranceFor online ticket holders and annual pass holders.
  • Rhönstraße entranceClosed until further notice.Rhönstraße

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History

Bernhard Grzimek directed the zoo from 1945 to 1974, brought it international fame and pioneered animal conservation.

  1. 8 Aug 1858The zoo opened after a citizen initiative and showed its first exotic animals. It is Germany’s second-oldest zoo.
  2. 29 Mar 1874The zoo moved to the former Pfingstweide drill ground because its first site was cramped.
  3. 1915The city took over as shortages threatened animal care and food supplies during World War I.
  4. Mar 1944Bombs destroyed nearly all the zoo’s buildings and killed many animals.
  5. 1945Director Bernhard Grzimek resisted closure plans and announced a reopening for 1 July.
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  1. 1950The Frankfurt Zoological Society again became the zoo’s development association.
  2. 1957The Exotarium opened with Germany’s first polar exhibit for gentoo penguins.

How to get there

  • TrainZoo station, just outside the main entrance, is served by U-Bahn lines U6 and U7.
  • BusBus 31 serves Zoo station.
  • TramTram lines 14 and 22 serve Zoo station.

Sources: Frankfurt Zoological Garden - Wikipedia · Frankfurt - Wikivoyage (see) · Startseite - Zoo Frankfurt · Zoobesuch planen - Zoo Frankfurt · Öffnungszeiten - Zoo Frankfurt · Zoo Frankfurt - Wikipedia · Zoo de Francfort-sur-le-Main - Wikipedia · checked 28 Sep 2026

Where
Bernhard-Grzimek-Allee 1, Frankfurt

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Questions and answers

Which animals were initially approved at Zoo Frankfurt?

Only herbivores were initially approved.

When was Zoo Frankfurt’s society house built?

In 1875–76.

When was Zoo Frankfurt’s completed master plan presented?

In September 2024.

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