City: North Rhine-Westphalia
Top Things to do in North Rhine-Westphalia
Top Hotels in North Rhine-Westphalia
10 Zoos & Aquariums in North Rhine-Westphalia That You Shouldn't Miss
North Rhine-Westphalia (German: Nordrhein-Westfalen, pronounced [ˈnɔʁtʁaɪ̯n vɛstˈfaːlən] ( listen), commonly shortened to NRW) is the most populous state of Germany, with a population of approximately 18 million, and the fourth largest by area. Its capital is Düsseldorf; the largest city is Cologne. Four of Germany's ten largest cities (Cologne, Düsseldorf, Dortmund, and Essen) are located in this state, as well as the second largest metropolitan area on the European continent, Rhine-Ruhr.
Restaurants in North Rhine-Westphalia
1. NaturZoo Rheine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 111 reviews
Zoological garden with approx. 1.000 animals in 100 species. Natural exhibits. Monkey Forest with Barbary macaques (accessible for visitors. Follow the rules!), Lemur-Forest, Seabird-Aviary with penguins, Harbour seals also presented in training-sessions. Walk-through aviaries for native and exotic birds. Free ranging colony of White Storks - up to 100 pairs in the season. Petting Zoo. Tigers, Sloth bears, Gelada baboons and many more. Educational displays; Zoo-School for school-classes. Playgrounds and activity-areas. ZooBistro, Picknick facilities. Dogs allowed (Keep on lesh) Free parking.
2. Zoom Erlebniswelt
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 644 reviews
3. Koelner Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,106 reviews
This zoo has more animals than any other zoological park in Germany and boasts an aquarium and the world's largest elephant park in northern Europe. Open 365 days a year; in the summer hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Reviewed By RosaGudny - Reykjavik, Iceland
As far as zoos goes, this one is aminal friendly for the most parts. There is usually an indoor and an outdoor space. A lot of birds. There were plenty of exotic animals: elephants, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes bears and big cats like lions and a tiger. I was intrigued and amazed, being an environmentalist I was hesitant to go at first because I don’t have a positive image of zoos but this one is good, it surprised me. It took me 2 hours to take one walk around, and an extra hour at the aquarium.
4. Wildpark Grafenberg
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 357 reviews
Reviewed By Worldschooler1981
We enjoyed a couple of hours, in the chilly winter sun , walking around this beautifully kept property , admiring the land and the animals. The highlight for all of us was buying a 1 Euro pot of animal food, walking through a large pasture and hand feeding the friendly , gentle deer. There are play areas, toilets shes picnics areas. All clean and tidy. Theres plenty of free parking and admission is also free!
5. Fauna Park
6. Wildpark Venusberg
7. Heimat-Tierpark Olderdissen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 590 reviews
Reviewed By merveksby
It was a huge place. There is lots of kind animals in there. But we visited on February and we couldn’t see too much animals because of the weather I think. It is good for jogging anyway.
8. Tierpark Aachen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 279 reviews
Reviewed By sjnoebel
Perfect smaller zoo in Aachen, small prices and very clean! Perfect day out with childeren, a lot of play gardens scattered all over the zoo. Very friendly staff.
9. Tierpark und Fossilium Bochum
10. Biotop Wildpark Anholter Schweiz
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By vinandas2016 - Enschede, The Netherlands
Beautiful peaceful wildlife park with spacious animal enclosures. Nice restaurant and friendly staff. Free parking and a friendly entrance price.
