Wilhelma Zoologisch-Botanischer Garten
Wilhelma Zoologisch-Botanischer Garten
Wilhelma Zoologisch-Botanischer Garten
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kfactsz
London, UK27 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
The botanical garden is beautiful, huge well maintained gardens and flower houses. The zoo part was a total flop on the other hand. There are site constructions going on so it is not only confusing how to get where, but also when and only to see there is no way in or see anything.
Zoo area was in a saddening state. Most of the big animals seem to be looked after poorly, like the elephants (they seemed drugged), rhino, monkeys outside on the rocky part (the filth there was waooo), chimpanzee's food must have quality issues, as the physical condition of many was below saddening, mind you their living area was clean. Giraffes seemed happy, so did the camels.
Some fish tanks would require more cleaning because of the amount of fishes they contain but overall kept in good condition.
Food for visitors is overpriced and if you want something on the go then low quality too. There are some restaurants which serve hot/ cooked food, but you must eat there, and their prices are high (well if you go there once a year, may be ok).
Toilet facilities good and can be found around the whole area. Lots of visitors, playing areas for children good, well maintained. Standard entry is 19 euros + 1 euro donation which they charge without asking whether you want or not to give, or what you actually are donating for (1 euro is not the end of the world, but basic courtesy to inform visitors about the actual price and option).
I would suggest visiting because of the historical buildings and the garden's plant variety, layout and architecture, specially between late spring to autumn. The state of some animals kept there can be improved massively, just do actually something more than now about it. Happiness matters, even for animals.
Zoo area was in a saddening state. Most of the big animals seem to be looked after poorly, like the elephants (they seemed drugged), rhino, monkeys outside on the rocky part (the filth there was waooo), chimpanzee's food must have quality issues, as the physical condition of many was below saddening, mind you their living area was clean. Giraffes seemed happy, so did the camels.
Some fish tanks would require more cleaning because of the amount of fishes they contain but overall kept in good condition.
Food for visitors is overpriced and if you want something on the go then low quality too. There are some restaurants which serve hot/ cooked food, but you must eat there, and their prices are high (well if you go there once a year, may be ok).
Toilet facilities good and can be found around the whole area. Lots of visitors, playing areas for children good, well maintained. Standard entry is 19 euros + 1 euro donation which they charge without asking whether you want or not to give, or what you actually are donating for (1 euro is not the end of the world, but basic courtesy to inform visitors about the actual price and option).
I would suggest visiting because of the historical buildings and the garden's plant variety, layout and architecture, specially between late spring to autumn. The state of some animals kept there can be improved massively, just do actually something more than now about it. Happiness matters, even for animals.
Written July 21, 2023
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Emma S
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Apr 2023
I visited this zoo with my sister back in late April. In short, we had a horrible experience. My sister is autistic and has a (Danish) disabled ID and therefore the right to bring a person alongside her for help. We were met with rude and degrading staff and felt stepped on from the start. My sister had a panic attack (something I have not seen from her in 10 years). We were helped by two really sweet German ladies that helped translate for us as the staff in the ticket sale had very bad English or plain refused to talk to us. When we finally got into the zoo we were not impressed. It is a very standard “city zoo” and the educational part of running a zoo (all the knowledge about the animals) was only on very small signs and in German, something that does not match with a zoo that prides itself on conservation work where knowledge is power. We asked for a supervisor multiple times but apparently, no one was to be found. I have written them an email and have heard nothing back despite it being a full month. We would NOT recommend the zoo, especially if you want to learn about animals or have a disability.
Written June 22, 2023
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Umf
Bucharest, Romania6,668 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Very nice place to visit at the end of the week.
I think they have almost all common animals.
They seem to create very good conditions in the cages.
Parking is always full and you might spent half an hour before you find a parking place.
I think they have almost all common animals.
They seem to create very good conditions in the cages.
Parking is always full and you might spent half an hour before you find a parking place.
Written January 18, 2020
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FarAway164176
Ulm, Germany1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Couples
Apart from the fact that the access and parking situation is catastrophic, the zoo was incredibly overcrowded. We had to wait a full half an hour at the ticket office with two families in front of us. When we asked, we were told that the family was taking out an annual membership and that it just took so long to enter the data.
In the zoo itself there was nothing but crowds and the constant danger of being crushed by strollers. Long queues in front of the individual houses, you were herded through the Amazon house like a herd of cows and had hardly any opportunity to look at any animal for more than a few seconds as it was pushed past. The same thing happened in the Aquarim.
Dear Wilhelma, as long as you don't introduce a visitor limit and prohibit strollers from being brought in, I'll never come back!
In the zoo itself there was nothing but crowds and the constant danger of being crushed by strollers. Long queues in front of the individual houses, you were herded through the Amazon house like a herd of cows and had hardly any opportunity to look at any animal for more than a few seconds as it was pushed past. The same thing happened in the Aquarim.
Dear Wilhelma, as long as you don't introduce a visitor limit and prohibit strollers from being brought in, I'll never come back!
Written November 1, 2023
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Vladyslav
Tübingen, Germany8 contributions
May 2022
There are many cool sites to see. For sure I would say that 2-3 horus is definitely not enought to see the whole park, and it would take you at least the entire day to see it all.
If you feel like having just a calm journey and just to behold beautiful sites, see some animals (incl. insects and spiders), found new plants never seen before, then i would certainly recommend to come.
I think it is especially great place for familie rest, or with loved one, if one prefers just to have a calm day in the natural surroudings.
By the way if you are student do not hesitate to assert that otherwise cashiers may just charge a regular fee for your entrance, which is nearly as twice as for student
If you feel like having just a calm journey and just to behold beautiful sites, see some animals (incl. insects and spiders), found new plants never seen before, then i would certainly recommend to come.
I think it is especially great place for familie rest, or with loved one, if one prefers just to have a calm day in the natural surroudings.
By the way if you are student do not hesitate to assert that otherwise cashiers may just charge a regular fee for your entrance, which is nearly as twice as for student
Written May 22, 2022
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Zdravkin
Wendlingen am Neckar, Germany68 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
Awesome place to spend time with family.
The zoo garden is huge and you can walk for hours watching the animals. If you’re with kids bring your food as the food option is not that great.
When you enter get the zoo program and mark the hours when it’s feeding time for the animals to enjoy the spectacle. The sea lions feeding is especially entertaining happening twice a day.
The zoo garden is huge and you can walk for hours watching the animals. If you’re with kids bring your food as the food option is not that great.
When you enter get the zoo program and mark the hours when it’s feeding time for the animals to enjoy the spectacle. The sea lions feeding is especially entertaining happening twice a day.
Written March 26, 2023
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JemmaB
Melbourne, Australia381 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
I took my 4 year old here for the day and we both enjoyed ourselves. While I thought the animals might interest her more but both of us enjoyed the botanical gardens most and loved exploring the greenhouses & taking photos of the many different plant varieties.
It is a large zoo which goes up hill so prepare for some walking with lots of breaks for little legs.
Food is quite expensive so bring plenty of snacks. We got a bretzal with pesto, mozzarella & tomato the kiosk behind the pavilion for €4ish.
There are plenty of indoor exhibits too if it is rainy.
It is a large zoo which goes up hill so prepare for some walking with lots of breaks for little legs.
Food is quite expensive so bring plenty of snacks. We got a bretzal with pesto, mozzarella & tomato the kiosk behind the pavilion for €4ish.
There are plenty of indoor exhibits too if it is rainy.
Written June 15, 2024
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2014petert
Zürich26 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Unfortunately, even 9 years after our first visit, many of the enclosures are still small underground (elephants, rhinos, leopards, cheetahs, etc.). Of course, people like to point to the new building plans and projects, and also to the money needed, but considering that almost a decade has passed, I find this to be unacceptably slow. The animals live in 'prisons', which is absolutely unworthy of a zoo in a large German city.
Written September 24, 2023
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Rob T
28 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
We visited this zoo on a rainy day. There are a lot of indoor habitats and areas to visit. The zoo is very green and it is clear that the botanical garden part of the zoo has equal or maybe even more attention in this park than the animals. We have visited multiple zoos in Germany, and it can be a hit or miss in our experience. While this zoo isn't as good as some others, you can clearly see the investments made everywhere to improve. Will go back in a couple of years to see if this improvement makes it perfect.
Written May 27, 2024
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Mette D
Aarhus, Denmark55 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Really nice and big zoo. Much has been done to ensure that animals are well. There are beautiful flowers around the garden.
We spent 4 hours walking around and only got to see everything exactly.
Be aware that it goes a lot up the hills, so you have to wear good traveshoes.
Take food yourself, it is very expensive to buy on site
We spent 4 hours walking around and only got to see everything exactly.
Be aware that it goes a lot up the hills, so you have to wear good traveshoes.
Take food yourself, it is very expensive to buy on site
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Written August 15, 2024
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is the price of the tickets more expensive at the entrance rather than on the internet?
Written April 23, 2023
Hallo,
ich finde leider nichts zu den Öffnungszeiten im Oktober und zu erreichen ist auch niemand. Onlinebuchung ist nur für Termine bis Ende September möglich. Weiß jemand ob der Zoo im Oktober schließt oder welchen Grund es gibt dass man im Oktober nicht buchen kann?
Danke für die Hilfe,
Clemens
Written September 9, 2020
Hello. Please tell us in what languages is the information inside the museum available and is there an audio guide?
Written January 20, 2020
this is not a museum, but a zoo. everywhere signs and inscriptions. in English and German.
Written January 20, 2020
Есть ли информация на иностранных языках, в частности на русском? Есть ли аудио-гид?
Written January 4, 2020
Sapete se ci sono i procioni in questo giardino zoologico ?
Written November 27, 2019
Salve Luigia, sono stato di recente (ottobre 2019) in questo giardino Zoologico ma i procioni sono una delle poche specie di animali che non sono presenti.
Written November 28, 2019
Io vorrei sapere quanto costa l'ingresso e se ci sono delle riduzioni per persone disabili..
Written October 23, 2019
Le riduzioni ci sono sicuramente per studenti, infatti mia figlia ha usufruito dello sconto, per i disabili non saprei
Written January 30, 2020
Καλησπέρα . Υπάρχει προγραμματισμένη εκδήλωση για 25/7 ή 26/7 στο Wilhelmina ?
Written July 25, 2018
are you allowed to take your dog inside?
Written September 12, 2017
Do not bring your dog! Dogs are strictly not allowed. That said the site is set up for dog owners, at the main entrance, there are dog kennels, which can be rented for a charge. I think this is a great service if you cannot leave your dog at home.
Until you are there you cannot appreciate just how close you actually get to the animals, you won't be able to control your dog on site. In the Amazon House for example the fruit bats, butterflies and birds are with you, I'm talking inches away, if not on you!
Have a great time, and leave the dog at home.
Written September 12, 2017
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