I had several hours to kill on my last day in Leipzig and thought the Zoo might be a good option…read more I'm glad I visited the Leipzig zoo. For the visitor, it is almost a must-see option in Leipzig.
First of all, the location is excellent, within easy walking distance of the main train station and the central city.
The price was very good -- I paid 18.50 Euros for my day pass.
The zoo itself is very well laid out with a guided path that takes you through the entire park. The interior Gondwanaland section is outstanding. This is an enclosed section of the zoo with temperature and humidity maintained as in the tropics to support animals from that habitat.
Any type of animal you would like to see could be found here, though I don't remember seeing any snake exhibits.
The grounds are maintained beautifully and there are plenty of food and drink places scattered about as well as play areas for children.
Overall, this is a very well maintained, large and beautiful zoo, well worth the visit. I spent a good 3 hours to walk through all the different exhibits.