Cologne Zoo, Kölner Zoo, is the third oldest zoo in Germany. The Zoo is also called Zoölogische Garten Köln and was founded in 1860. Since then, the zoo has expanded considerably with an aquarium, a large ape house and a special enclosure for tropical animals.
Kölner Zoo is open all year round. The opening hours differ in summer and winter. For the most current opening hours always visit the website of the Kölner Zoo.
For the most current entrance fees always visit the website of the Kölner Zoo. Are you planning to visit Cologne Zoo several times a year? See if an annual ticket is worth your while.
Would you like a guided tour of the zoo? The zoo offers evening tours to the zoo. In addition, the Kölner Zoo offers guided tours of the aquarium. Registration is required for both tours.
Do you want to spend a day at the zoo and start your visit well-rested? Travel comfortably and quickly with the train to Cologne. In only 2.38 hours you can travel with ICE International from Amsterdam Central Station to Cologne Hauptbahnhof. From this station, you can travel in just 15 minutes by underground line 18 to the gates of the zoo. This comfortable and direct way of travelling makes it easy to take your children with you on the train.
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Schiphol - Cologne | 2.56 hours | 1 | Content | Content |
Rotterdam - Cologne | 2.58 hours | 1 | Content | Content |
Utrecht - Cologne | 2.10 hours | 0 | Content | Content |
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