Learn about a wide range of animals during a visit to the Hellabrunn Zoo. Children and adults alike can take part in meet-and-greets with ring-tailed lemurs, elephants, sea lions, camels, and giant tortoises. Feeding time is especially lively for observing the animals, and zookeepers are on hand to answer questions and provide more information. Visit the Villa Dracula to see bats, and the Orangutan Paradise for unobstructed views of orangutans.
The Hellabrunn Zoo is set in the southern part of Munich at Tierparkstrasse 30. Visitors are encouraged to use public transportation—you can take the U-Bahn to Thalkirchen (Tierpark) or bus line 52 to Tierpark (Alemannenstrasse). Limited public parking is also available.
Hellabrunn Zoo is open daily, with slightly shortened hours during the winter months. Visitors who are interested in animal feedings may want to check the zoo's website for the scheduled time for elephant, tiger, and polar bear feedings. It's also possible to plan to see training sessions for sea lions and birds of prey.
In addition to private tours, the zoo offers workshops designed to help visitors face their fears of snakes or spiders. The workshop is designed to explore the foundation of your anxiety and gradually confront your fears. An animal-contact session is included for participants who are feeling brave.
