The merry month of May: Morning round and Mother's Day at the zoo
Guided morning walk
Early in the morning, things happen at the zoo that visitors normally never get to see. On Saturday 11 May at 7.30 a.m., zoo educator Jan Klösters will take visitors on a morning tour to enjoy the special morning atmosphere among the animals. The tour lasts around 90 minutes. Pre-registration is requested by 10 May(tierpark(at)stadt-chemnitz.detierpark(at)stadt-chemnitz.deor 0371/850028). Participation in the tour costs 10 euros per person (including admission) and is limited to 20 people (minimum age 10 years). The meeting point is in front of the ticket office at the zoo entrance.
Animal Mother's Day at the zoo
The zoo is offering a special Mother's Day outing for all mothers and grandmothers (including families) on Sunday 12 May at 2 pm. In addition to an exclusive animal feeding, the young animals, mothers (and fathers) of the pygmy goats, kangaroos and mini pigs can be observed. The tour lasts about an hour and starts in the entrance area of the zoo. Please book in advance(tierpark(at)stadt-chemnitz.de or 0371/850028). The cost of a guided tour is 10 euros per person (including admission), children up to and including the age of 12 pay 5 euros (including admission).
Opening hours of the zoo in May: 9 am to 7 pm, last admission 6 pm
Opening hours of the wildlife park in May: 8 am to 6 pm