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Munich Zoo (Munchener Tierpark Hellabrunn)

Tierparkstrasse 30, 81543 Munich, Bavaria, Germany
+49 89 625 08-0
As featured in Munich with young kids
Ranked #15 of 138 attractions in Munich
4.5 of 5 stars 155 Reviews
Type: Zoos
Fee: Yes
Owner description: Huge complex of buildings makes this one of the most enjoyable museums you will ever visit. Plan to spend a great portion of the day there since there...... more » Owner description: Huge complex of buildings makes this one of the most enjoyable museums you will ever visit. Plan to spend a great portion of the day there since there are so many exhibits and rooms to see. « less
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Munich, Bayern, Germany
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012 NEW

This is very special place for kids to be here (I mean adults can also enjoy). More

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Maitland, Florida
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

Zoo had a ton of exhibits but honestly I preferred the zoo in Salzburg as the animals had better habitats and just a more friendly less crowded atmosphere. More

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Island of Malta, Malta
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

Great for kids and Adults alike. Try and find a nice day to visit as the animals will surely be out and about. Lots of resting places and small huts selling food and drink, obviously beer aswell!! More

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Brewster, Massachusetts
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

Animals outside in nicely landscaped areas. Try to catch Sea Lion feeding time...Stand Back ! Super Penguin house. Petting zoo for the children and places for lunch as well. One of those rare places where you can really enjoy watching so many Other people enjoying themselves. My favorite zoo. More

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Varese, Italy
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

a wet free day we headed for the zoo where we paid a mere 25euros for our grossen family ticket (limitless kids and 2 adults). The zoo is soooo large you need the best part of a whole day to see the well kept happy (ish) animals, only improvement could be the primates live on v-e-r-y- shiny/slippery "unnatural" looking floors... More

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Boise, Idaho
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241 reviews 241 reviews
Reviews in 109 cities Reviews in 109 cities
163 helpful votes 163 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

Well laid out, nice sized, good conditions for the animals (though a few could still use some improvement). Decent admission price. One huge difference from American zoos is that you can bring your dog. All the dogs at the zoo were well behaved and not barking at the animals; it was nice to see. Crowded with kids and strollers as... More

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West Midlands
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

Well laid out, healthy animals, good facilities. A lovely day out, not just for families - just the two of us have been 3 times now. More

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Portland, Oregon
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012
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I had been to this zoo when I was younger. Back then the philosophy of most zoos was maximum variety of animals in small cages. Today's philosophy of showing animals in more natural habitat and giving the animals more space really shows here. My kids loved their visit, especially the giraffes. More

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Istanbul, Turkey
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012
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This is the biggest zoo in Germany and it is truly an amazing zoo! You get a lot of close encounter with different animals which you can't find it in any other zoo. We have been visiting a lot of zoos every time we visit a new city and we think this is probably one of the best zoos we've... More

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Wisconsin
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012
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We went on a Sunday, when most of Germany shuts down, so there were a lot of people there. Only real difference from an American zoo is you can get real close to a lot of the animals. My wife loved the Orangatang which was very creative in trying to get food. There are areas where kids can pet some... More

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