Quality zoo on the north side of the river. Great for kiddos, not too big but big enough to have a…read moregood time. Lots of lions, tigers, and bears, oh my! The racoons were cute.

Visited on a Sunday. Easy parking, not crowded at all. The property is very nice and it's really…read morecool to walk around. The grounds are well cared for and the atmosphere is nice. Lots of trees/shade and a variety of local and exotic plants. For me though, this zoo was missing something very important: Animals! Never been to a zoo in which so many exhibits were missing their animals. Even so, the kids still had a good time.

One of my favorite weekend things to do when you are in town. The Wildpark is not too far from a…read morecouple parking areas so great for those looking for short or long hikes, families and those needing a running area with stuff to see. The park is open to anyone and free. You'll walk up and be surprised that it's just suddenly there and You have free access. The animals are well cared for and seem excited for guests. Bring some carrots or let us and you'll be greeted by the deer and cows eager at the fences. Love seeing the buffalo and the pair of lynxes. The hogs are always mulling around and hunting for food and you can usually see some babies who are more curious. Bring your veggies and enjoy a great morning or afternoon outside! There will be many others roaming around with you.

The zoo is great for younger kids. Small but you can interact closely with the animals. 2 nice…read moreplaygrounds as well

Super place to take the kids on a Sunday afternoon. Big displays and many reptiles. They also have…read moresmall monkeys that share a cage with large lizards that can eat them. My children are very excited with this place. It's all indoors and heated , so dress light.

Lovely forrest walk combined with free, wild-ish animal park. Some of the animals in cages made me…read moresad (therefore the lower rating), but love that you can feed the goats; the highlight of the walk!

A hidden gem! Such a great place for the young and old. Nestled in the forests of Pforzheim lies…read moreand huge sanctuary for animals. Park for 2 euros on weekdays or 5 euros on weekends for few hours with these beautiful creatures. Admission is shockingly free! At the entrance, there's a small food stand that's got your typical schnizel sandwiches for 4 euros or various ice creams for 2 euros and everything in between. Just beyond the food stand/ biergarten, is a little shack that sells boxes of animal feed for 1.50. If used sparingly, it can last you the whole visit. Not to worry if you run out. There are vending machines with animal feed as well. The animals are quite gentle and will gently eat off your hands. The bigger animals will simply open their mouth for you to toss food in. All the animals are enclosed by a large wire fence. There are a couple areas where you can enter and feed the animals inside their enclosures. My little ones enjoyed themselves immensely! There's a strange, wonderful joy to feeding animals directly from the hand. Aside from all this wonderful animal excitement, your children can play in the many playgrounds. Each one is unique in its own way and feature something special. For adults, there's a cool ropes course that costs 12-19 euros and takes a few hours to do. Looks fun for the adventurous. As for me, I prefer to keep my feet on the ground. This is something great for teens and adults who seek a bit more of a thrill in a scenic backdrop. All in all, this is a magical place for folks of all ages. Highly recommended!