Baden-Württemberg's Top Zoos: Mundenhof & Wildpark Pforzheim Lead the Way
Zoos and wildlife parks in Baden-Württemberg offer a variety of experiences for visitors, with a focus on species-appropriate keeping and educational insights. The Wildpark Pforzheim and Tier-Natur-Erlebnispark Mundenhof near Freiburg lead the way in popularity and ratings.
The Tier-Natur-Erlebnispark Mundenhof is the most popular animal shelter in Baden-Württemberg, ranking 14th out of 370 with a 4.7-star rating and 11,288 reviews. It offers a diverse range of animals from different continents, including farm and domestic animals, as well as exotic species like camels, alpacas, and yaks. Mundenhof is open year-round and free to enter, but a parking fee is charged to finance operations.
The Wildpark Pforzheim ranks 17th with a 4.7-star rating and 9,714 reviews. It features numerous native and European animal species in natural enclosures, with free admission but a parking fee. The Wildpark Bad Mergentheim, meanwhile, ranks 16th with a 4.7-star rating and 9,928 reviews, housing over 50 different animal species in naturally designed open-air facilities. Bad Mergentheim focuses on species-appropriate animal husbandry and uses natural materials for its facilities, with admission for adults at €15 and children (3-14 years) at €11.
The Zoologischer Stadtgarten Karlsruhe is highlighted as a family-friendly green oasis and participates in extensive species conservation programs. However, it does not rank among the top positions in the overall German ranking.
Visitors to Baden-Württemberg's zoos and wildlife parks can expect a range of experiences, from diverse animal species to educational insights and species-appropriate keeping. While some parks charge admission, others are free but may have parking fees. The most popular and highly-rated include the Tier-Natur-Erlebnispark Mundenhof and the Wildpark Pforzheim.
