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The Gondwanaland tropical hall at Leipzig ZooFrank Vincentz · CC BY-SA 3.0

What to do · Leipzig

Leipzig Zoo and the Gondwanaland Indoor Jungle

Zoo · Half a day · Open all year · A zoo next to the centre with Gondwanaland, a great tropical hall with three continents under one roof

Information
Duration
4 h
Season
All year
Who it's for
Families with children of all ages

What it is

Leipzig Zoo is on Pfaffendorfer Straße, a walk north of the centre. Its star attraction is Gondwanaland, an enormous covered tropical hall with plants, animals and paths from three continents under the same roof; in cold or rain, it is the perfect plan with children.

Opening times and tickets

Open all year; in November, from 9:00 to 17:00. Buy tickets on its website, where it also publishes the hours for each season and the special events, such as the Gondwanaland tropical nights in Advent.

Tips

  • Leave Gondwanaland for the end That way you warm up if it is cold outside.

Frequently asked questions

Is it open in winter?

Yes, all year.

What is Gondwanaland?

A covered tropical hall inside the zoo, with plants and animals from three continents.

With young childrenAs a family

Directions See all of Leipzig

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

Round off the plan

Where to eat, where to stay and what else to do

To eat nearby

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What to order: a Saxon dish from the menu in the Großer Keller

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Restaurant · Leipzig · €€€€

What to order: the seasonal dish; in winter, goose

To stay nearby

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Dogs welcome

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Why we like it: Hotel with more than 300 works by the Leipzig School hanging everywhere, 1.3 km from the station, with covered parking and charging points.

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