Munich´s famous zoo, named Tierpark Hellabrunn, is an outstanding attraction in a wonderful area close to river Isar. This year the new icebear-habitat finally opened. Now you can even watch the icebears swimming underwater. Don´t miss the gigantic jungle house with different kind of apes. Watching the gorillas is always big fun! And the funny orangutans even have a building of theír own called "Orangutan Paradise". Ask for the feeding times! The public feeding e. g. of the sealions is always worth watching. It is also an ideal place for children: they will find a special children´s zoo, a large touch paddock and several attractive playing areas.
Location: Munich, Tierparkstr. 30
Location: Munich, Tierparkstr. 30
How to get there: Underground station "Thalkirchen"
Opening times: April-September 8 am - 6 pm, October-March 9 am - 5 pm
Admission Charges / Entrance fees: adults 11€, children (4-14) 4,50€, various reductions
More information: Website of the Zoo Tierpark Hellabrunn
Munich has a baby elephant again: Almost a week after his birth the youngest member of the herd of elephants in the zoo Hellabrunn was presented to the public. The little elephant who was born on 6 May 2011 is supposed to be named "Ludwig", a very traditional bavarian name. The baby elephant is the son of elephant Temi. It took him 22 months to reach the light of day.
