Tierpark Hagenbeck
Tierpark Hagenbeck
4.5
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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The Hamburg Zoo, opened in 1863, has a new elephant pavilion and new tropical aquarium. Animals are in naturalistic enclosures.
Suggested duration
More than 3 hours
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Neighborhood: Eimsbüttel
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4.5
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Bethykins25
Coalville, UK83 contributions
Mar 2023 • Solo
I read a lot of reviews before visiting about not much to see and small enclosures - this is the longest I have ever spent in a zoo and the first time I have gone back to see sections again. The animals all have lots of space, it just might not all be open to visitors which is quite right. There were so many areas where I got really close to the animals it was absolutely amazing!
Written March 27, 2023
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moondust757
6 contributions
Nov 2022 • Solo
So disappointing. Depressed, listless animals, very poorly marked zoo. If you are going to be in the zoo business, you should at least try to make the experience pleasant for both the animals and the people.
Written November 12, 2022
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Tottimusy
France17 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
We visited this famous view with our children,i have been reading it and decided to visit with our kids.they really liked it.cute animals
Written November 4, 2022
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Patrick
1 contribution
Aug 2022 • Friends
Park is quite small. Animals don't really have that much space to move around.
Extremely expensive for the quality of the park. You have to pay for seperate areas of the park. The aquarium and zoo are seperate. Maybe it would be a nice experience for families who first experience a zoo
Extremely expensive for the quality of the park. You have to pay for seperate areas of the park. The aquarium and zoo are seperate. Maybe it would be a nice experience for families who first experience a zoo
Written August 25, 2022
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dhs9909
Bern, Switzerland486 contributions
Aug 2022
Tierpark Hagenbeck is one of the best zoos in the world. It set standard over the last century and is still excellent.
Written August 24, 2022
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Venturesome
Maryland Line, MD127 contributions
Aug 2022 • Solo
TripAdvisor said the Tierpark is always open till 7:00. I showed up at 5:15, on a beautiful day, and learned they now close at 6;00 every day. Their website confirms this --- in German. I tried to edit the closing time on TripAdvisor, but it don't seem to have took.
Zoo man at gate said he couldn't let me in without a ticket. The ticket booth had closed fifteen minutes before. He handed me a map of the zoo. Can I go in and use the map, I asked? By no means, he said.
Anybody need a map?
Zoo man at gate said he couldn't let me in without a ticket. The ticket booth had closed fifteen minutes before. He handed me a map of the zoo. Can I go in and use the map, I asked? By no means, he said.
Anybody need a map?
Written August 3, 2022
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Anne P
7 contributions
Apr 2022
We expected more. It was fine for the most part. Just nothing special. You need to pay almost the same amount to visit the tropical aquarium.
Written August 3, 2022
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complexkid
Berlin, Germany2 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
We visited only the zoo with our two young ones. The kids were very much looking forward to seeing a giraffe or two but they weren’t there. There were a lot of signs for wild flowers for bees and insects, etc but there were far too few wild flowers.
We had also expected a petting zoo but nothing like that there. The leopard was looking a little stressed and kept circling a tree.
If you are planning a visit to Berlin, I would suggest to visit the zoo there instead of Hagenbeck.
The positives were that we saw walrus quite closely. My daughter literally came face to face with a penguin. Two big brown bears were really pretty to look at. One of them even made dance moves while scratching its back on the tree. The playground was also fun for the kids.
We had also expected a petting zoo but nothing like that there. The leopard was looking a little stressed and kept circling a tree.
If you are planning a visit to Berlin, I would suggest to visit the zoo there instead of Hagenbeck.
The positives were that we saw walrus quite closely. My daughter literally came face to face with a penguin. Two big brown bears were really pretty to look at. One of them even made dance moves while scratching its back on the tree. The playground was also fun for the kids.
Written July 18, 2022
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Allan B
Kristiansand, Norway24 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
I had an amazing day there, with great locations, and cute animals.
Not much more to say, just that I had such an amazing day there.
Not much more to say, just that I had such an amazing day there.
Written May 16, 2022
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BorderReiver62
Dublin, Ireland41 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
We decided to visit this famous Zoo (one of the oldest in the world) over the Easter weekend on Good Friday.
We decided to purchase the combo tickets which allows access both to the Zoo itself an stage Tropical Aquarium. Tickets were not cheap €40 each for one adult.
We began our visit by going into the Tropical Aquarium first and I have to say this was the best part of the overall experience.
I've never seen seen such hugh aquariums before it was amazing.
The Zoo or tierpark itself was OK but I found that some of the enclosures were rather small for some of the bigger animals ,e.g. Elephants. So a bit disappointed with that in have to say. I guess you have to remember that the City of Hamburg has encroached upon the park over many years which limits development, hence a 4 and not a 5.
If I were to visit again I would certainty go to the Tropical Aquarium that was impressive, but the Zoo no.
We decided to purchase the combo tickets which allows access both to the Zoo itself an stage Tropical Aquarium. Tickets were not cheap €40 each for one adult.
We began our visit by going into the Tropical Aquarium first and I have to say this was the best part of the overall experience.
I've never seen seen such hugh aquariums before it was amazing.
The Zoo or tierpark itself was OK but I found that some of the enclosures were rather small for some of the bigger animals ,e.g. Elephants. So a bit disappointed with that in have to say. I guess you have to remember that the City of Hamburg has encroached upon the park over many years which limits development, hence a 4 and not a 5.
If I were to visit again I would certainty go to the Tropical Aquarium that was impressive, but the Zoo no.
Written April 28, 2022
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Hi, I was just wondering if the zoo is wheelchair friendly and if there is any discount for disabled or carers? Many thanks! 😊
harry55641
Ormskirk, UK73 contributions
Hi Samantha, I think the Zoo park itself is wheelchair friendly. The aquarium is quite cramped and gets very busy , maybe best avoided.
I’m not sure about discounts, have a look for their contact details on the website, and they will be able to tell you
The staff are very friendly, and if you do decide to go I hope you have a great time.
Harry.
Mag je de hond meenemen bij hagenbeck
Thomas K
Quickborn, Germany105 contributions
Ja ist möglich.
An der Leine lassen.
Ist der tierpark Rollstuhl gerecht?
Viemill
Quebec City, Canada98 contributions
Yes it is accessible. We did it with a stroller and the path is easy.
Dose this include entering the zoo or do u need to pay at entry?
Helenkie
London, UK180 contributions
There is the option of zoo only as well as a joint with aquarium and I would guess seeing that you can buy zoo only tickets, you should be able to buy aquarium only tickets.
beeshamill
Baston, UK30 contributions
How far is the zoo from the cruise port
drewedmin999
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK1,048 contributions
About 8 kilometres. 20 minutes in a taxi, about an hour door to door if you use public transport. Well worth it.
frank_annaberg
Hennstedt, Germany17 contributions
Sind kleine Hunde erlaubt.
Diana K
Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany27 contributions
Wegen der freilaufenden Tiere sind keine Hunde erlaubt
Sascha W
Cologne, Germany9 contributions
Braucht der Ticketversand wirklich 7-10 Tage?
AndreaHamburgGermany
Hamburg, Germany21 contributions
Ich kann mich da nur anschließen
Ticket besser vor Ort kaufen.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tierpark Hagenbeck
- Tierpark Hagenbeck is open:
- Sun - Sat 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Hotels near Tierpark Hagenbeck:
- (0.11 mi) Lindner Park-Hotel Hagenbeck
- (0.17 mi) NewLivingHome
- (2.99 mi) Hotel St. Annen
- (0.61 mi) Arcade-Hostel
- (2.51 mi) Superbude Hotel & Hostel St.Pauli
- Restaurants near Tierpark Hagenbeck:
- (0.00 mi) Flamingo Lodge Restaurant
- (0.12 mi) Restaurant Lindner Park-Hotel Hagenbeck
- (0.12 mi) Restaurant Augila
- (0.19 mi) Mendelssohns
- (0.21 mi) Taverna Omiros
- Attractions near Tierpark Hagenbeck:
- (0.00 mi) Tropenquarium
- (4.03 mi) Miniatur Wunderland
- (1.91 mi) Hempel's Beatles-Tour
- (2.29 mi) Adventure Team
- (2.92 mi) Fluchtweg