Hanover Zoo, Zoo and tourist attraction in Mitte district, Hanover, Germany.
This 22-hectare zoological park contains over 3,000 animals representing 230 species across seven immersive themed areas that replicate global habitats.
Founded in May 1865 through private funding, Hanover Zoo stands as Germany's fifth-oldest zoological institution, later experiencing major renovations in the 1990s.
The zoo includes Meyer's Farm, which showcases rural Lower Saxony traditions through architecture, gastronomy, and agricultural demonstrations.
Visitors can access the zoo daily between 9:00 and 18:30, with tickets available at multiple price points and complete wheelchair accessibility throughout the grounds.
The Zambezi section provides an African experience where guests observe flamingos, Rothschild giraffes, rhinos, and zebras in naturalistic enclosures without visible barriers.
Location: Mitte
Inception: May 4, 1865
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Adenauerallee 1, 30175 Hannover, Germany 30175
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-18:30
Phone: +49511936770
Website: https://zoo-hannover.de
GPS coordinates: 52.38054,9.77106
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:48
Hanover offers a wide range of sights that reflect the history, culture, and architecture of the capital of Lower Saxony. The city is home to several important museums, including the State Museum with collections on art and natural history, and the Sprengel Museum for modern art. Historic buildings such as the New Town Hall with its large dome and the medieval Market Church shape the cityscape. The Herrenhausen Gardens rank among the most important Baroque garden complexes in Europe and extend over a large area in the northern part of the city. The Maschsee, an artificial lake created in the 1930s, serves as a recreational area. Other attractions include the reconstructed Leibniz House, the Aegidien Church as a war memorial, and the historic Red Thread that guides visitors to the main points of the Old Town.
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