Dresden Zoo is located right in the centre of the state capital Dresden, and is therefore very easy to reach by car, by public transport and by bike. The Zoo is around 20 minutes’ walk from Dresden Central Station (Dresden Hauptbahnhof).
By public transport
You can reach the Zoo easily and conveniently by public transport, which is operated by DVB (Dresdner Verkehrsbetriebe).
Tram:
4 and 13: Zoo stop
11: Lennéplatz stop
Bus:
68: Zoo stop
Train:
via the main station "Hauptbahnhof" or station "S-Bahnhof Strehlen": within 20 or 10 minutes walking distance, respectively
By car
Dresden Zoo is located in the centre of the state capital Dresden. Simply follow the signs for “Zentrum” and then “Zoo”. You can use your route planner to find the best route for you.
The zoo car park is located directly opposite the main entrance on Tiergartenstraße.
Parking fees zoo car park
duration
fees
1 hour
2.00 Euro
2 hours
4.00 Euro
3 hours
5.00 Euro
day ticket
6.00 Euro
Important informations:
Only card or mobile payments are accepted at the car park pay-on-arrival machine!
A fee of 20 euros will be charged if your parking ticket is lost.
Short-term parking (15 minutes) is free of charge.
Disabled parking spaces are available (subject to a charge).
The zoo car park is not suitable for coaches and motorhomes. Please use the designated car parks in the Dresden city centre.
Tips for your visit
Whether you are looking for useful suggestions or insider tips, here you will find all of the information you need to enjoy a relaxing zoo visit.
