The zoo's 'Meyers Hof' section reproduces a traditional 20th-century Lower Saxon farmstead with endangered domestic breeds.
Yukon Bay features a simulated shipwrecked freighter that serves as an underwater viewing gallery.
The park utilizes a geothermal heat pump system to manage the temperature of the polar bear habitat.
It is one of the few zoos worldwide to integrate a navigable river system through the enclosure grounds.
The zoo participates in over 40 European Endangered Species Programmes (EEP).
Erlebnis-Zoo Hannover is characterized by its immersion-based design, replacing traditional cages with themed landscapes that mimic natural ecosystems. The park is divided into seven distinct worlds, including the Yukon Bay, Zambezi, and the Australian outback. The Zambezi region features an open-air riverboat ride allowing visitors to observe hippos and rhinos from the water. Yukon Bay provides an underwater viewing perspective for polar bears, seals, and penguins. The park emphasizes conservation and animal welfare through extensive habitat enrichment programs. It hosts one of the largest herds of giraffes in Europe within its savannah-themed enclosure. Educational displays and keeper talks are integrated directly into the animal exhibits. The facility is fully operational as of June 2026.
The underwater glass viewing panels in Yukon Bay for intimate close-ups of polar bears and harbor seals.
Download the digital park map to track the timing of daily feeding demonstrations.
Use the river boat service in the Zambezi area to save walking time between the furthest enclosures.
Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate outdoor footwear as the park covers a large, varied terrain.
Attempting to see every presentation in a single day, as the physical size of the park makes rapid transitions between themed zones exhausting.
Open daily year-round, though some outdoor animal access may be restricted during extreme winter weather.
Do not feed the animals, maintain a quiet demeanor near enclosures to avoid stressing wildlife, and stay strictly on marked visitor paths.
