Tierpark Cottbus, Zoological park in Cottbus, Germany

Tierpark Cottbus is a zoo in Cottbus, Brandenburg, situated along the Spree River. The grounds are laid out across open, green areas where animals are kept in enclosures designed to resemble their natural habitats.

The park opened in 1954 and was granted official zoo status in 1960 under its founding director. It grew as part of the broader effort to rebuild cultural institutions in the region after the Second World War.

The park is known for its waterfowl collection, which visitors can observe at close range as the birds move freely near open water areas. The red-breasted goose, one of the rarer species kept here, was chosen as the official symbol of the park.

Opening hours vary by season, so it is worth checking them before your visit. The grounds are explored on foot over natural terrain, so sturdy footwear is a good idea.

The park holds over 70 species of waterfowl, which makes it one of the most focused collections of this kind in Germany. Some of these species are rarely seen in other European zoos, which gives this collection a particular interest for bird watchers.

• Location: Cottbus
• Inception: June 1, 1954
• Address: Kiekebuscher Str. 5, 03042 Cottbus
• Opening Hours: March: 09:00-17:30; April: 09:00-18:30; May-September: 09:00-19:00; October: 09:00-18:00; November-February: 09:00-17:00; December 24 09:00-14:00; December 31 09:00-14:00
• Phone: [phone]
• Website: http://tierparkcottbus.de
• GPS coordinates: 51.74440,14.35310
• Latest update: March 3, 2026 10:05