Founded in 1878, the zoo has grown into a 27-hectare park that is home to around 850 species and more than 8,000 animals. Its “Zoo of the Future” master plan has transformed the grounds into six immersive theme worlds, each designed to replicate natural habitats and promote species-appropriate care. The highlight is Gondwanaland, a vast tropical hall covering 16,500 square meters, where visitors can wander through rainforest paths or glide along a river surrounded by exotic plants and animals. Other areas include Pongoland, a pioneering primate research center, and the African Savannah, where giraffes, zebras, and antelopes roam in expansive landscapes. Leipzig Zoo is not only a place of leisure but also a hub for international breeding programs and conservation projects, reflecting its commitment to protecting biodiversity. Welcoming millions of visitors each year, it offers a unique blend of adventure, education, and sustainability, making it one of Leipzig’s most popular attractions and a model for modern zoos worldwide.
Leipzig Germany
Leipzig Zoo is centrally located at Pfaffendorfer Straße 29, 04105 Leipzig, in the Mitte district, just a short walk north of Leipzig’s main railway station. Its prominent position places it near the Rosental parklands and in close proximity to central attractions such as the city center shopping areas, historic Nikolaikirche, and Leipzig’s Museum der bildenden Künste. The zoo is also adjacent to Goerdelerring—a busy transport hub connecting key tram lines—making access by public transport simple. Nearby are several green spaces, including Clara-Zetkin-Park and the Palmengarten, offering additional opportunities for relaxation. With its tropical Gondwanaland hall and themed animal worlds, Leipzig Zoo is not only easy to reach but is surrounded by some of the city’s most vibrant cultural and leisure destinations.
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Naturkundemuseum Leipzig
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GRASSI Museum für Angewandte Kunst Leipzig
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GRASSI Museum für Völkerkunde zu Leipzig
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GRASSI Musikinstrumentenmuseum der Universität Leipzig
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Schulmuseum Leipzig
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Kindermuseum im Haus Böttchergässchen
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Inspirata
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UNIKATUM Kindermuseum Leipzig
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Völkerschlachtdenkmal und FORUM 1813
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Zeitgeschichtliches Forum Leipzig
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HALLE 14
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Zinnfigurenmuseum im Torhaus Dölitz
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HGB Galerie
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Kunstkraftwerk Leipzig
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Kustodie
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Mendelssohn‐Haus Leipzig
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Museum im Trafohaus
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Memorial Museum in the "Round Corner"
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Sächsisches Apothekenmuseum Leipzig
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Sächsisches Psychiatriemuseum Leipzig
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Schillerhaus
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Schumann‐Haus Leipzig
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Panometer Leipzig
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Straßenbahnmuseum Leipzig
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Reclam-Museum Leipzig
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Museum der Druckkunst Leipzig
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N’OSTALGIE Museum im
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Bach Museum Leipzig
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Grieg-Begegnungsstätte Leipzig
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Kriminalmuseum des Mittelalters
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Deutsches Buch- und Schriftmuseum
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G2 Kunsthalle Leipzig
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Galerie für Zeitgenössische Kunst Leipzig
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German Kleingarten Museum
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Botanischer Garten der Universität Leipzig
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Schauspiel Leipzig
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Oper Leipzig
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Theater der Jungen Welt
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Schaubühne Lindenfels
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Musikalische Komödie
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Neues Schauspiel Leipzig
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LOFFT – Das Theater
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Krystallpalast Varieté
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Raw Lemon Gallery
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Galerie EIGEN + ART
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Galerie Laetitia Gorsy
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Galerie KK5 – Kunst
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ASPN Galerie
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Galerie Tobias Naehring
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Akanthus Galerie im Westwerk
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47m Contemporary
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City-Hochhaus Leipzig
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Cospudener See
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Markkleeberger See
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Külkwitzer See
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Clara-Zetkin-Park
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Johannapark
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Auenwald
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Marktplatz Leipzig
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Stadtgeschichtliches Museum Leipzig
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Alte Börse
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Karl-Heine Canal
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Holocaust Memorial Leipzig
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Friedenspark
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Löffelfamilie
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St. Nicholas Church Leipzig
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Gohliser Schlösschen
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Moritzbastei
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New Town Hall Leipzig
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St. Thomas Church
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Lindenauer Markt
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Wochenmarkt Torgauer Platz
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Liebertwolkwitzer Markt
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Astronomisches Zentrum Schkeuditz
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