Hanover Zoo

Hanover Zoo is located in the city centre, or Mitte borough, of Hanover, Germany. The zoo was established on 4 May 1865, and comprises an area of 22 hectares (54 acres). It contains about 3,414 animals in 237 species, which are cared for by more than 400 employees in the summer season.

Hanover Zoo
Entrance to the Hanover Zoo
52.380537°N 9.771062°E / 52.380537; 9.771062
Date opened4 May 1865
LocationZoo Quarter, Mitte, Hanover, Germany
Land area22 hectares (54 acres)
No. of animals3414 (2010)
No. of species237 (2010)
Annual visitors1,600,000 (2010)
MembershipsEAZA, WAZA
Location
Websitewww.zoo-hannover.de
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