About this Destination
Leipzig Zoo represents Europe most innovative zoo featuring Gondwanaland tropical experience hall covering 16,500 square meters as world largest indoor rainforest. 170 exotic species, 500+ plant species from Africa, Asia, South America create authentic tropical environment. Pongoland houses gorillas, chimpanzees, bonobos, orangutans with Max-Planck-Institute Evolutionary Anthropology research integration. 24,000 plants from Thailand, Malaysia, Florida nurseries create jungle floor to canopy ecosystem. Visitor experience includes automated boat tours, suspended rope bridge network, underground cave exploration, treetop trail access. Zoo of Future concept eliminated concrete, steel, tiles replacing with extensive Savannah, tree borders, waterbodies. Innovative architecture incorporates sustainability, energy efficiency, environmental impact minimization. Educational programs combine entertainment with conservation awareness, scientific research, international cooperation. Regular voting recognizes as Germany best zoo category A, setting European zoo design standards. Cultural institution status attracts 280,000+ annual visitors to Central Germany.