Wanderlust World Wanderlust World As of 2022, Germany is home to 538 zoos and wildlife parks. This number can fluctuate slightly as new facilities open and others close.
The count includes a wide range of institutions, from large, internationally recognized zoological gardens (like Berlin Zoo and Tierpark Hellabrunn) to smaller wildlife parks and specialized animal sanctuaries.
Germany has one of the highest densities of zoos in the world, reflecting a strong cultural tradition of animal keeping, conservation education, and public engagement with nature.