Rostock Zoo
Animal biodiversity and botanical treasures
In the Zoo Rostock, you go on an expedition through the animal kingdom and meet 4.500 animals of 320 different species from all over the world. the animal diversity ranges from small meerkats to large polar bears.
On your foray over five continents you can watch climbing orangutans, the social cohabiting of Humboldt penguins, pygmy hippopotamus swimming and diving or stately lions and athletic cheetahs foraging through their terrain. The species-appropriate facilities are imbedded into an extensive park landscape and give you the opportunity to experience the zoo inhabitants in a natural habitat.
Apart from the animals, numerous botanic treasures await you at the Zoo Rostock. A symphony of colours in the dahlia quarter, magical flower blossoming in the protected rhododendron copse, exotic plants in the Darwineum and the impressive oak avenue – let yourself be enchanted by the zoo's green side.
The adventure evolution in the Darwineum
In the Darwineum, you experience the origin of life close up. In three interactive exhibition areas, the great world of nature experience is dedicated to the theme evolution in a very special way. In different theme berths, Europe's biggest jellyfish round, a colourful coral reef, living fossils and lots more. You will travel 3,5 billion years through time and learn how life developed on earth.
The heart of the living museum beats in the 4.500 square metres large tropical hall. Here you dive into the world of the apes. Gorillas and orangutans live in the Darwineum in a peaceful society with De Brazza's monkeys, lar gibbons, sloths and zebra finches. Via raised stands, suspension bridges and meandering paths you get very close to the animals in Rostock's jungle, closer than it is usually possible in nature.
Europe's best zoo
The Rostocker zoo is one of the most popular holiday destinations in North Germany. In 2015, it was elected in its category (up to 1 million visitors) as one of Europe's best zoos. Especially high marks were given for the quality of the animal houses and enclosures, for its green landscape and vegetation, the unique zoological-botanical ambiance as well as the diverse educational ranges. In addition the zoo received the seal of approval several times 'family 'friendly facility'. Younger and older visitors get the opportunity to try out things and run about at our know-how stations and the playground. Lots of event highlights, public show feedings and animal experiences round off the offer for the whole family.
You'll go on a discovery tour of the Rostock zoo, you will meet exotic animals and can admire botanical treasures. In the biggest zoo at the German Baltic Sea coast, you will spend an exciting day in any season. At the same time, the unique park is ideal for relaxation. We look forward to your visit!
Contact
Zoologischer Garten Rostock gGmbH
Rennbahnallee 21
18059 Rostock
Tel. +49 (0) 381/2082-186
Fax +49 (0) 381/4934400
Internet www.zoo-rostock.de