Events
There is always something going on at our Zoo. From talks to animal campaign days, from species conservation events to fun-filled family celebrations: visitors of all ages can look forward to exciting events all year round.
Upcoming events 2024
![Glattotter im Wasser. (Foto: Thorsten Eckert) Glattotter im Wasser.](https://www.zoo-dresden.de/files/2021/03/tec2024_05_img_9933-400x267.jpg)
Summer vacations at the zoo
During the summer holidays, we are once again offering memorable and exciting animal ...
Learn more![Zoo mascot Koali with sugar cones in his hands. (Photo: Zoo Dresden (Kerstin Eckart)) Zoo mascot Koali with sugar cones in his hands.](https://www.zoo-dresden.de/files/2021/03/koali-zuckertuetenfest-zuckertuete-veranstaltung-zoo-dresden-400x267.jpg)
School beginners party
Your child's starting school - and we'd love to celebrate with you! On 11 August, our First ...
Learn more![Schneeleopard (Foto: Illuminationsdesign) Schneeleopard](https://www.zoo-dresden.de/files/2021/03/dsc00873-267x400.jpg)
Zoo Day - Look behind the scenes
Anyone who really wants to take a close look at our zoo should drop by on 15 September, when ...
Learn more![Meerkat sitting in front of a pumpkin. (Photo: Anke Wolten-Thom) Meerkat sitting in front of a pumpkin.](https://www.zoo-dresden.de/files/2021/03/veranstaltungen-herbstferien-erdmaennchen-kuerbis-anke-wolten-thom-400x267.jpg)
Autumn vacations at the zoo
Enjoy the vibrant colours of autumn at Dresden Zoo with a series of colourful holiday activities.
Learn more![Verkleideter Zooscout zur Halloween-Feier (Foto: Anke Wolten-Thom) Verkleideter Zooscout zur Halloween-Feier](https://www.zoo-dresden.de/files/2021/03/halloween-im-zoo-2019-anke-wolten-thom-e1615820945133-400x239.jpg)
Halloween at the Zoo
Everyone is invited to the big Halloween party on 31 October. More information will follow soon.
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Gift vouchers
All day tickets and annual passes are also available as vouchers. We will be happy to send these to you for a handling fee of 3 euros (5 euros from abroad). Just use our contact form to send your request.
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Wild news
Whether it’s new arrivals of baby animals, reports on our involvement in species conservation, or new ...
Wild news![Koala (Photo: Hans Fineart) Koala](https://www.zoo-dresden.de/files/2021/01/koala-mullaya-zoo-dresden-2019-1-e1616070360359-525x219.jpg)
Our animals
Dresden Zoo is home to around 1,400 animals representing 243 species. In addition to visitor favourites ...
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Tips for your visit
Our Zoo covers an area of around 13 hectares and offers visitors of all ages a fun, relaxing and truly ...
Tips for your visit