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The Hagenbeck Animal Park in Hamburg is world-famous for its revolutionary enclosure design introduced by Carl Hagenbeck in the early 20th century. Instead of using iron bars, he utilized moats and natural barriers to allow animals more freedom and provide visitors with an unobstructed view of the habitats. The 19-hectare site houses over 1,800 animals and includes a significant botanical garden. A modern highlight is the 'Polar Sea', a spacious facility for polar bears and walruses that also provides underwater views. The Tropical Aquarium transports visitors into a world of sharks and exotic reptiles under a massive dome. The animal park remains privately owned by the Hagenbeck family to this day and operates without government subsidies. The heritage-listed Art Nouveau gate at the entrance commemorates the park's long tradition as one of Europe's leading zoological institutions.
- Location: Hamburg, Germany
- Top sights: Montblanc-Haus · Poseidon-Bad · Elisabethkirche
- Nearby: Eimsbüttel (4 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 2 |
| Rain mm | 70 | 55 | 50 | 40 | 58 | 71 | 84 | 71 | 58 | 63 | 63 | 71 |
📋 Practical info
Visiting
Hagenbeck Animal Park in Hamburg is a large walkable zoo best explored on foot. Thanks to moats instead of bars, animals are often visible from close range.
Typical hours
The park is typically open daily from 9 am to 6 pm, closing earlier in winter. Last admission is usually one hour before closing.
Photography
Photography is allowed throughout the animal park, without flash in the animal houses. The open enclosures provide excellent photo subjects without bars.
Time needed
A visit usually takes three to four hours. If you want to see the Tropenaquarium and the shows, plan a full day.
Combine with
Combine the animal park with a visit to nearby Hamburg Port or the Speicherstadt. Neumünster Zoo and the Botanical Garden are also not far.
Getting there
The animal park is located in the Stellingen district, well reachable by S-Bahn (Stellingen station) or bus. Paid parking is available.
Insider tip
Visit the feedings, which usually take place in the morning and afternoon. An annual pass is worthwhile for multiple visits.
Geography
Facts
- Opened at its current location in 1907.
- The world's first bar-less zoo.
- The Polar Sea facility covers a water surface of approx. 1,200 m².
- The Tropical Aquarium houses approx. 14,300 animals.
- The park has been family-owned for four generations.
- Largest walrus breeding group in Europe.
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Sights in the town Hagenbeck Animal Park Hamburg (10)
Kulturhaus Eidelstedt
Cultural center, an accessible meeting place with language and creative courses, group and counseling services.
Sankt Gabriel
Church in Hamburg-Eidelstedt, Catholic community, modern building.
HSV-Museum🏛 museum
Museum of the Hamburger SV sports club, featuring trophies, jerseys, and club history.
Kirche "Zu den zwölf Aposteln"
Church building in Hamburg-Eidelstedt, built in 1965, with stained glass windows and a community center.
SameSame-Galerie
Gallery for contemporary art with rotating exhibitions by local artists.
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Frequently asked questions
What is special about Hagenbeck Zoo?
It was the world's first zoo to present animals in bar-less enclosures using moats instead of cages.
What does the Tropical Aquarium offer?
Spanning 8,000 square meters, you can experience exotic animals like sharks, crocodiles, and snakes in a jungle-like setting.
Is it allowed to feed the animals?
Only elephants and giraffes may be fed with special food sold within the park.
How do you get there by public transport?
The U-Bahn line U2 stops directly at the 'Hagenbecks Tierpark' station.
Is there anything to see in winter?
The 'Eismeer' (Arctic ocean) and the Tropical Aquarium are well-suited destinations for the cold season.
Hagenbeck Animal Park Hamburg: where is it located?
Hagenbeck Animal Park Hamburg is located in Hamburg, Germany.
Hagenbeck Animal Park Hamburg: what is there to see?
Highlights include Montblanc-Haus, Poseidon-Bad, Elisabethkirche.
Hagenbeck Animal Park Hamburg: when is the best time to visit?
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun, Aug.
Hagenbeck Animal Park Hamburg: why is it worth visiting?
The Hagenbeck Animal Park in Hamburg is world-famous for its revolutionary enclosure design introduced by Carl Hagenbeck in the early 20th century.
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