Place to visit
Rostock Zoo, Germany: what it is and when to go
Rostock Zoo is a zoo in Germany (Rostock). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 08. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Zoo in Germany · With kids, Wildlife
- Where
- Germany · Rennbahnallee 21, 18059, Rostock
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- HAM Hamburg, 146 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mar-Apr: 09:00-17:00; May-Aug: 09:00-18:00; Sep-Oct: 09:00-17:00; Nov-Feb 09:00-16:00 || "Darwineum und Tierhäuser schließen eine Stunde nach Kassenschluss."
- Website
- zoo-rostock.de
- Coordinates
- 54.07794, 12.0849
What it is and where
Rostock Zoo is a zoo in Germany (Rostock). It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Rostock, where this site lists 43 more places to see, 4.3 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 54.07794, 12.0849; the nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM, Hamburg), 146 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the With kids and Wildlife places in Germany. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Rostock Zoo is April to October and December.
- JanPossible7:40
- FebPossible9:28
- MarPossible11:29
- AprBest time13:46
- MayBest time15:44
- JunBest time16:52
- JulBest time16:24
- AugBest time14:38
- SepBest time12:24
- OctBest time10:12
- NovPossible8:11
- DecBest time7:08
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 08. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | April to October and December | January to March and November |
| Wildlife | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Rostock Zoo has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Germany
To enter Germany there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Germany checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 110 police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- TrotzenburgBrewery318 m
- Astronomische Station „Tycho Brahe“Observatory and planetarium in Rostock985 m
- RittmeisterDistillery2.1 km
- Gedenkstätte für Revolutionäre Rote MatrosenMemorial in Rostock, Germany2.6 km
- Hotel "Am Fischereihafen"History3.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Germany guide.
More in Germany: With kids
- Berlin Zoo: zoo in Germany
- Europa-Park: theme park in Germany
- Berlin Botanical Garden and Botanical Museum: Botanical garden and museum located in Berlin
- Tierpark Berlin: zoo in Germany
- Tierpark Hagenbeck: zoo in Hamburg, Germany
- Autostadt: museum and park in Wolfsburg, Germany
Every Germany place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Rostock Zoo?
It is a zoo in Germany. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Rostock Zoo?
April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 08.
How do you get to Rostock Zoo?
The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM), 146 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Germany is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Germany map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Trotzenburg, Astronomische Station „Tycho Brahe“, Rittmeister. The rest is in the Germany guide.
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