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Wilhelma Zoo and Botanical Garden

Neckartalstr. 13 | Neckartalstraße, 70342 Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
0711/54020
Ranked #3 of 38 attractions in Stuttgart
4.5 of 5 stars 146 Reviews
Type: Gardens, Zoos
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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Houston, Texas
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

I very much enjoyed a day's visit to the zoo with my adult daughter. As expected, it was mostly young German families with children visiting on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. The highlights to me were the monkeys, birds and fish. The monkeys were playful and the birds were also fun to watch. The zoo is spread out over a large... More

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Kelowna
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69 reviews 69 reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Pay the entrance fee and enjoy a beautiful park with greenhouses. Parking on Saturdays and Sundays can be difficult. More

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Worthing, UK
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

We liked the botanical garden setting and the Moorish themed glasshouses and small buildings. There was plenty of places to sit for a rest or picnic. The zoo was well maintained and most pens were landscaped and reasonably roomy but some areas needed updating such as the bird cages - a free flying avery would be preferable. There is a... More

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Shanghai, China
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

It's a zoo combined with an emperor themed garden. Fact is, this zoo was built by an emperor in Stuttgart. It's a gorgeous place for an afternoon stroll and the animals are plenty to look at - especially the Pelican lake and the polar bear pool. This is a great day trip for both young and old! I've been there... More

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Fayetteville, North Carolina
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

This Zoo is a beautiful attraction. A family of four will cost you 30 euros. Parking for 5 hrs costs 5 euros and we were very close to the entrance. Please wear comfortable shoes, there's a lot to see. We first stop at this large botanical garden. Lots of flowers, trees, cactus, large gold fish pond, and in the center... More

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Metuchen, New Jersey
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

Spent a almost a full day at the zoo very well done More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

The Wilhelma Zoo and Botanical Garden began as a royal residence done in the Moorish style fashionable in its era, now converted into a botanical garden and zoo. The architecture is of historical interest. Its collections are rich -- most visitors never realize that a grove of redwood trees grace one of the hilltops in the compound. Animal lovers tend... More

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Waldbronn, Germany
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66 reviews 66 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012
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The gardens are lovely! It made for a wonderful day out. If I had children, I would probably visit every week. I thought we might spend a couple of hours, but after 5 I was amazed and glad I went. More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012
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I have mixed views on zoos, especially after many holidays to African game reserves but I'd heard that this was a 'good' one and I had time to spare so thought I'd give it a go. Firstly,they were having some work done so a few of their animals, including their elephant, weren't there. There were two polar bears who seemed... More

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Stuttgart, Germany
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012
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I heard a lot of good things about this zoo. I have 2 kids ages 8 and 6 and this zoo did entertain us. We got there past 10 and it started getting crowded especially that it's Saturday. We packed some sandwiches and snacks. The zoo is Huge! we left the place about 7 pm and did not even get... More

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