Munchener Tierpark Hellabrunn
Munchener Tierpark Hellabrunn
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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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.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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jinjupomeroy
Bozeman, MT14 contributions
Jun 2020
I will start by saying that I love the Munich zoo and for the past two years have been an annual card holder. Today's experience is what led to this review
Today my husband was taking our small son to the zoo so I can have a few hours alone (8.5 months pregnant here :)). Due to Covid-19 all visitors must reserve spots online before the day of the visit. Not a problem, I think it's great they are respecting social distancing requirements and limiting the number of visitors in a day. Online you cannot buy a year membership - I have always had to buy my memberships in person at the desk. According to the zoo website for year card holders you reserve a 0 Euro ticket and can go in. Since there is no option for buying annual tickets online I reserved 2 0Euro tickets for my son and husband - this way they have reserved spots to enter and can buy the annual membership in person at the desk. Today they were denied entry because the woman at the desk didn't know how to sell a year membership.... I love this zoo but they need to provide their staff better training and update their website.
Today my husband was taking our small son to the zoo so I can have a few hours alone (8.5 months pregnant here :)). Due to Covid-19 all visitors must reserve spots online before the day of the visit. Not a problem, I think it's great they are respecting social distancing requirements and limiting the number of visitors in a day. Online you cannot buy a year membership - I have always had to buy my memberships in person at the desk. According to the zoo website for year card holders you reserve a 0 Euro ticket and can go in. Since there is no option for buying annual tickets online I reserved 2 0Euro tickets for my son and husband - this way they have reserved spots to enter and can buy the annual membership in person at the desk. Today they were denied entry because the woman at the desk didn't know how to sell a year membership.... I love this zoo but they need to provide their staff better training and update their website.
Written 23 June 2020
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Nina L
2 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
We decided to visit the zoo on Sunday and got stuck in a huge queue that wouldn't move anywhere for several hours. We had a small child in the car. Bad signalization, terrible policeman yelling at people that wanted to enter the zoo, no orientation. After three hours we decided to leave.
Written 11 September 2023
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BeNa
Germany1,086 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
Hellabrunn Zoo was opened in 1911 and became the first geozoo in the world since 1928. It is idyllically located on the Isar floodplains, a unique natural paradise in the middle of the city. More than 500 species of animals live on the generous grounds, arranged by continent. Over the last decades, the species-appropriate husbandry in the individual plants has become noticeable. Many new or modernized houses have been built (monkey house, new lion enclosure, mill village, bird aviary, turtle house, etc.).
In summer, the countless trees provide plenty of shade, the water is guided by the Isar into the park and makes the air fresher and cooler.
In winter, the park is also very charming and mostly there is not much going on.
The playgrounds are super great built, many study stations, there is enough gastronomy and food stalls, at the entrance parents can rent a boller cart for the children, the paths are barrier-free (except the aquarium, here you have to go down steps to the basement- I didn't see a ramp).
We have an annual pass and mostly enjoy a three-hour round, small walk. There is much to discover in every season.
The zoo is definitely recommended (annual pass for family is at 118 euros for two adults and up to four children). The normal admission per person is 18 euros.
In summer, the countless trees provide plenty of shade, the water is guided by the Isar into the park and makes the air fresher and cooler.
In winter, the park is also very charming and mostly there is not much going on.
The playgrounds are super great built, many study stations, there is enough gastronomy and food stalls, at the entrance parents can rent a boller cart for the children, the paths are barrier-free (except the aquarium, here you have to go down steps to the basement- I didn't see a ramp).
We have an annual pass and mostly enjoy a three-hour round, small walk. There is much to discover in every season.
The zoo is definitely recommended (annual pass for family is at 118 euros for two adults and up to four children). The normal admission per person is 18 euros.
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Written 27 November 2024
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Kaloyan Fachikov
Sofia, Bulgaria36 contributions
Jan 2022 • Friends
Incredible zoo. Not too big so you can walk around and even stay and just "glance" at the animals you like, without spending your whole day there. In addition, the way everything is constructed, the fences, the alleys, bring up the nature undoubtedly close to you. At moments you just feel as actually being surrounded by that certain biome you are currently "at".
Enjoyed the animals there. The monkeys were so "childish" and energetic, they were running all around during the whole time.
The environment set up for children is just incredible... So much stuff is provided for them not to get bored and enjoy the day to the fullest.
Unfortunately, now, probably because of the COVID19 virus, most (if not all) of the shows are canceled. Still, it's a great experience you should definitely consider if you happen to be in Munich.
Enjoyed the animals there. The monkeys were so "childish" and energetic, they were running all around during the whole time.
The environment set up for children is just incredible... So much stuff is provided for them not to get bored and enjoy the day to the fullest.
Unfortunately, now, probably because of the COVID19 virus, most (if not all) of the shows are canceled. Still, it's a great experience you should definitely consider if you happen to be in Munich.
Written 30 January 2022
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worldtraveller99
Greater London, UK2,725 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
We like going to zoos and photographing animals, and usually go midweek because it should be quieter than weekends. We spent 4 hours here surrounded by constant screaming - from small children in baby buggies. The animals were mostly as far away as possible from the people (who can blame them) apart from the very stressed (and limping) tiger who constantly paced up and down its enclosure.
This zoo is squarely aimed at people with toddlers - there are playgrounds every 5 minutes, and for them this is a good place. Otherwise there are plenty of lovely things to do In Munich, and I would not recommend coming here.
This zoo is squarely aimed at people with toddlers - there are playgrounds every 5 minutes, and for them this is a good place. Otherwise there are plenty of lovely things to do In Munich, and I would not recommend coming here.
Written 6 September 2023
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Kevin D.
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Aug 2023 • Couples
We were in the park for 5.5 hours and were looking forward to seeing the advertised 500+ animal species. Unfortunately, it was in vain, because either there were none to see, or the animals had been relocated somewhere because the enclosures were being renovated or rebuilt, which was not announced. In total, we saw a maximum of 100 different animal species, or rather fewer. And the unusual animals that are important to us and that we don't have here were hardly to be seen.
Otherwise, we think the park itself is beautifully laid out, and you can walk around a lot and spend a lovely day. However, if there are hardly any animals to see, I can walk somewhere else and not pay the €18 entrance fee.
We have decided that we have been to the Hellabrunn Zoo once, but we will not go there again, if only because we come from the Ulm area and had a long journey. For what we were offered here, the journey and the entrance fee are definitely not worth it. So we don't really recommend it.
Otherwise, we think the park itself is beautifully laid out, and you can walk around a lot and spend a lovely day. However, if there are hardly any animals to see, I can walk somewhere else and not pay the €18 entrance fee.
We have decided that we have been to the Hellabrunn Zoo once, but we will not go there again, if only because we come from the Ulm area and had a long journey. For what we were offered here, the journey and the entrance fee are definitely not worth it. So we don't really recommend it.
Written 13 August 2023
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Femke
Gelderland Province, The Netherlands225 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
What a beautiful park! Very green and varied. Beautiful expansive outdoor enclosures and generous indoor enclosures, which offer the animals plenty of space for activity, but also rest. Various restaurants, playground, fun (interactive) information about the animals, playground and petting zoo. Benches everywhere to watch the animals in peace. Feeding moments with explanations in front of the audience. Special zoo, where the welfare of the animals is clearly paramount, but visitors also get value for money.
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Written 25 September 2024
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Sabine L
1 contribution
Jun 2024 • Friends
There are currently a lot of construction sites and empty enclosures in the Hellabrunn Zoo; efforts are obviously being made to renovate and improve the area, but I don't think the €18 entrance fee is justified at the moment!
The bird of prey "show" with only 3 different birds is nice, but nothing more.
All of the monkey enclosures (including the relatively new glass cases) are a very sad sight!
Absolutely not recommended!
The bird of prey "show" with only 3 different birds is nice, but nothing more.
All of the monkey enclosures (including the relatively new glass cases) are a very sad sight!
Absolutely not recommended!
Written 19 June 2024
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Voyage28796452858
2 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
Much more visitors than animals. The 'important' animals in particular are very economical. There are signs everywhere that the enclosures are unfortunately empty due to the extensive construction sites. I have really enjoyed coming here often over the last 60 years. Today the admission price was disproportionate to what we wanted to see. A pity!
Written 26 March 2024
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xxSjayxx
Brisbane, Australia263 contributions
Sept 2024 • Family
We visited on a bit of a dreary day to start with, which was perfect weather to wander around the park.
Initially going to take our infant son here (also for myself haha), my husband noted that this was the best Zoo he has ever visited in his entire life, so that is saying something.
We found the landscape and setting very diverse, so it wasn't a straightforward 'walk through the park' so to speak. So many intricate enclosures and turns, that would take us to a new park of the park we hadn't yet seen.
Special mentions of both the aquarium and the enclosure around the monkeys. The anaconda was beyond fascinating to see up close. And the enclosures were done in such a way that it was easy to see / interact with the animals, but also give them their space.
Definitely recommend if you're in the area! Great for the whole family, even usually grumpy fathers.
Initially going to take our infant son here (also for myself haha), my husband noted that this was the best Zoo he has ever visited in his entire life, so that is saying something.
We found the landscape and setting very diverse, so it wasn't a straightforward 'walk through the park' so to speak. So many intricate enclosures and turns, that would take us to a new park of the park we hadn't yet seen.
Special mentions of both the aquarium and the enclosure around the monkeys. The anaconda was beyond fascinating to see up close. And the enclosures were done in such a way that it was easy to see / interact with the animals, but also give them their space.
Definitely recommend if you're in the area! Great for the whole family, even usually grumpy fathers.
Written 9 October 2024
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Should we need to book tiketes online or. Can we get tikets at the entrance.
How long it takes to watch the zoo
Written 22 November 2021
C’è l’orso Panda al zoo di Monaco di Baviera Tierpark? Ci vado a settembre è uno dei miei sogni della vita vedere uno!!!😍
Written 3 July 2019
Non mi sembra ho guardato tutte le fotografie fatte da me è non ho trovato il Panda ...mi dispiace...
Written 4 July 2019
Добрый! Парковки поблизости есть. Но не скажу цену, тк они всегда забиты, особенно если день выходной и пока ни разу не удавалось туда пробиться :)) Лучше воспользуйтесь общественным транспортом.
Written 2 April 2019
Are pets allowed in the zoo please?
Written 13 January 2019
Olá, gostaria de saber se é tranquila a visitação no zoo no mês de março, no sentido de conseguir ver os animais, pois estive no mesmo período nos EUA e o zoológico do Bronx, em NY, estava com bem poucos animais para serem vistos devido o frio.
Written 21 November 2018
In maart hoeft het niet echt koud te zijn. Ik verwacht dat de dieren goed zichtbaar zijn, maar een garantie is er natuurlijk niet...
Written 10 December 2018
Работает ли зоопарк в ноябре? Уже много лет приезжаем туда в июле. Первый раз летим осенью.
Written 19 May 2018
Хм... Слетело форматирование.
Еще раз:
Время работы Hellabrunner
Зоопарк открыт 365 дней в году!
С 24 марта 2018 по 28 октября 2018 года: 9-18 вечера;
С 29 октября 2018 года по 31 марта 2019 года: 9-17;
24 и 31 декабря 2018 года 9-16.
Written 20 May 2018
tageskarten
Erwachsene 15,00 €
Kinder (4–14 Jahre) 6,00 €
Kleine Familienkarte Umfasst einen Elternteil und ihre/seine eigenen bzw. unter gleicher postalischer Adresse lebenden Kinder (4–14 Jahre) 19,00 €
Written 26 November 2017
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