Zoologischer Garten Düsseldorf

The landscaped area encompasses 13 hectares of green space with numerous pathways, ponds, and centuries-old trees between Brehmstrasse and Graf-Recke-Strasse.

The zoological garden opened in 1876 with 200 animals under director Louis van der Snickt, who previously managed the Ghent Zoo in Belgium.

During the 1920s, the zoo became a scientific center where middle-class citizens studied zoology and botany as part of their educational pursuits.

Visitors can explore the 1.3-kilometer tree educational trail, which provides information about various species through marked stations across the park.

The foundation of a castle tower, constructed in 1875 for 80,000 gold marks as the zoo's symbol, remains visible on the hill north of the pond.

Location: Dusseldorf

Inception: 1876

GPS coordinates: 51.24194,6.80528

Latest update: March 23, 2025 11:38