Brandenburg's Premier Wildlife Sanctuary

Spree River Setting Founded in 1954, Cottbus Zoo stands as Brandenburg's largest zoological garden, spanning 25 hectares along the scenic Spree River. Nestled between the historic Branitz Park (Pückler Park) and Spreeauenpark, this idyllic zoo offers visitors an immersive natural experience with over 1,300 animals from more than 170 species.

Continental Diversity The zoo showcases wildlife from all six continents, featuring impressive collections of elephants, leopards, Sumatran tigers, tapirs, and an exceptional variety of waterfowl and wading birds. The facility has gained international recognition for its successful breeding programs, particularly with aquatic birds, with the red-breasted goose serving as the zoo's symbolic species.

Educational Excellence The renowned Zoo School transforms the entire facility into an outdoor classroom, offering hands-on biology lessons where children can discover, observe, listen, smell, and touch animals in naturalistic settings. Regular feeding demonstrations with expert commentary provide visitors with deep insights into animal behavior and conservation.

Natural Landscape Integration The zoo's mature tree canopy and river-adjacent location create diverse microhabitats while maintaining the area's natural character, providing both animals and visitors with an authentic connection to Brandenburg's landscape heritage.