While dad is impressed by the Southeast Asian tiger python, the youngest guests are usually magically drawn to the petting zoo. Many a heroic deed has been accomplished here, from "petting a cheeky goat" to "feeding a giant swan". And the little explorers also have their favorite meeting places: At the meerkat enclosure, there's a bet as to who can tell the difference between the scurrying little fellows, while the kangaroos are puzzling over whether something small might be peeking out of their pouch.
With more than 600 animals from 90 different species, a wide range of animals can be seen at Herford Zoo.
Your children can let off steam on two large playgrounds with big bush towers, climbing facilities and a ropeway.
Meanwhile, adults can enjoy homemade cakes in the adjoining Café Waldfrieden.
With more than 600 animals from 90 different species, a wide range of animals can be seen at Herford Zoo.
Your children can let off steam on two large playgrounds with big bush towers, climbing facilities and a ropeway.
Meanwhile, adults can enjoy homemade cakes in the adjoining Café Waldfrieden.
Good to know
Openings
March to November
Daily 10:00 - 18:00 (or nightfall)
Admission until 17:00 (or nightfall)
Daily 10:00 - 18:00 (or nightfall)
Admission until 17:00 (or nightfall)
Price info
Price adult: €11.50
Price child: €6.00
Price reduced: €6.00
Admission prices:
Adults 11,50 € (from 14 years)
Children 6,00 € (from 2 years)
Reduced € 6.00 (with disabled pass)
Reduced € 9.00 (with student ID)
Season ticket for families (valid for two adults + children of the family): 139,- €
Season ticket reduced (valid for single parents + children): 109,- €
(as of March 2025)
Adults 11,50 € (from 14 years)
Children 6,00 € (from 2 years)
Reduced € 6.00 (with disabled pass)
Reduced € 9.00 (with student ID)
Season ticket for families (valid for two adults + children of the family): 139,- €
Season ticket reduced (valid for single parents + children): 109,- €
(as of March 2025)
General Information
Parking Available
Bus stop available
Eligibility
Suitable for any weather
for Groups
for Class
for families
for individual guests
Pet allowed
Suitable for the Elderly
for Children of all Ages
Suitable for Pushchair
Other Furnishing/Equipment
Children's Playground (outdoors)
Toilet
Baby Change
Payment Options
Cash, Debit Card, Mastercard, Visa
Directions & Parking facilities
By car:
From the A 2 exit Herford Ost, from there approx. 6 km via Vlothoer Straße.
From the city center approx. 4 km.
By public transport:
Reachable by direct bus or with 1 x change from Herford train station in approx. 25 minutes.
Bus stop: Herford Zoo
From the A 2 exit Herford Ost, from there approx. 6 km via Vlothoer Straße.
From the city center approx. 4 km.
By public transport:
Reachable by direct bus or with 1 x change from Herford train station in approx. 25 minutes.
Bus stop: Herford Zoo
Contact person
Nearby
