Below the fairytale Sababurg Castle, right next to the impressive primeval forest, lies the 130-hectare Sababurg Zoo in the middle of the Reinhardswald forest
Whether it's the wildlife park, children's zoo, bird of prey station or Ark Park with its associated farm, there's plenty to experience, discover and learn at the Sababurg zoo: feed goats, rabbits, woolly pigs or budgerigars, watch wild boar pups play, watch wild horses and white deer graze or go in search of the shy wolves and lynxes...
The zoo museum also provides exciting insights into the history and everyday life of the zoo as well as interesting facts about the various animal species. And when hunger strikes, there are a variety of gastronomic options to choose from.
Open for you all year round - 7 days a week
The zoo is open for you every day of the year! Events are offered on various days throughout the year, such as the spring and autumn markets, the medieval spectacle, the Christmas market or themed days, e.g. about the wolf or the honeybee... There are also regular show feedings, bird of prey shows and other animal experiences, which you can also book individually.
The history of the zoo
In 1571, Landgrave Wilhelm IV began to establish the zoo, one of the first zoological gardens in Europe, at the foot of his hunting lodge Sababurg. Over the course of its history, the zoo has undergone a variety of uses, which have alternated and at times coexisted. For example, at times it was used as a hunting ground or as a pasture for horses and young cattle. Many traces of this long and varied history have been preserved to this day. The zoo wall and the ponds date back to the zoo's origins. The traffic circle and the avenues leading off it were laid out in the 17th and 18th centuries. Spacious pastures with the old hay oaks and the hay meadow were laid out in the 19th and 20th centuries for horses, young cattle and sheep and are still preserved today.
Free e-bike battery charging station
A total of twelve charging stations for e-bike batteries, installed in lockers, are now available in the entrance area, right next to the information center with the zoo store and nature park information center. The lockers can be used by inserting a one or two euro coin. The coin will be released after the locker has been used.
Nature Park Information Center & Zoo Shop
The store in the entrance and exit area has lots of animal souvenirs for children and adults. Also visit the adjacent nature park information center! It provides mainly digital information about other excursion options, hikes, guided tours and much more. Free brochures are available to take away.
