Europe's Premier Northern German Zoo

Award-Winning Excellence Founded in 1899, Rostock Zoo stands as the largest zoo on the German Baltic coast and has earned the prestigious title of "Best Zoo in Europe" twice in a row in the category of zoos with up to one million visitors annually. With over 120 years of history, it represents the oldest zoo in Northeast Germany.

Conservation and Species Diversity Home to 4,500 animals from 450 species, Rostock Zoo is recognized for its spacious, naturally designed enclosures that closely resemble the animals' natural habitats. The zoo serves as the studbook keeper for Polar bears within the European Endangered Species Programme, demonstrating its commitment to international conservation efforts.

Darwineum - Living Museum of Evolution The crown jewel of Rostock Zoo is the Darwineum, opened in 2012 as the largest building project in the zoo's history at a cost exceeding 28 million euros. This 20,000 m² living museum houses over 80 species and takes visitors on a spectacular journey through evolution, featuring interactive exhibitions from the Big Bang to modern biodiversity.

Educational Excellence Recognized as a family-friendly facility, the zoo offers extensive educational programs, guided tours, and interactive experience stations that make conservation and natural science accessible to visitors of all ages.