Immerse yourself in the experience!

The Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum represents an inseparable combination of zoo, aquarium and natural history museum.

Discover Düsseldorf's most visited leisure facility!

An octopus against a black background

Explore fascinating habitats – from water to land!

Discover more than 6.000 animals from over 570 species!

See over 1000 skeletons, specimens, minerals and much more!

Experience Düsseldorf's largest rainforest with all your senses! 

Events

31.01.2026

11 am - 13.30 pm

Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum

Info booth

Royal python

Snakes: slimy, poisonous, and evil?

Snakes have had a bad reputation since biblical times. Take this opportunity to get to know them better and develop an appreciation for these fascinating animals instead of fear.

31.01.2026

14 am - 15 pm

Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum

Fairy tale

Mala Shell

Mala Shell's Adventures

Where are the shells located? And does a Mr. Löbbecke live there? Mala's curiosity is piqued when Loligo the octopus...

01.02.2026

13 pm

Nordpark Düsseldorf

Tour Operators with

Shield on the evolution of pre-humans

guided tour on the Evolution Trail

The evolutionary path depicts the 4 billion year history of life in a proportionally correct manner over 400 meters. It runs...

01.02.2026

15 pm

Nordpark Düsseldorf

Tour Operators with

Shield on the evolution of pre-humans

The animal in you!

Children's tour on the Evolution Trail

News

A doublet (two seashells) on an open book. Colorful lights are visible in the background.

23.01.2026

"Mala Muschel's Adventure" at the Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum

Düsseldorf Fairy Tale Weeks for Children

The head of an adult crowned crane next to a chick of the same species, standing in a green meadow. A symbol of good fortune and prosperity in Africa, yet critically endangered in the wild – the campaign draws attention to its dramatic population decline.

22.01.2026

Harbingers of good fortune in danger

The crowned crane is the zoo animal of the year 2026.

The geological preparator at the Aquazoo is holding the skull of a giant deer. In the background, the fossil of an ichthyosaur can be seen.

20.01.2026

Aquazoo revives "Working Group Geosciences"

The Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum is looking for geologically interested residents of Düsseldorf for the "Geosciences Working Group".

Bettina Erlbruch (Managing Director of the German Child Protection Association Düsseldorf eV), Dr. Jochen Reiter (Aquazoo Director), the Blue Elephant (mascot of the German Child Protection Association Düsseldorf eV) and Dr. Hauke ​​Duckwitz (Chairman of the German Child Protection Association Düsseldorf eV)

15.01.2026

The Aquazoo director is the patron of the Düsseldorf Child Protection Association.

The director of the Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum will assume patronage of the German Child Protection Association Düsseldorf from 2026, thus sending a strong signal for education, sustainability and children's rights.

A coral goby (fish) among the "branches" of a soft coral

13.01.2026

A paradise full of colors – coral reefs

Aquazoo at boot 2026

Three 0-euro souvenir banknotes placed overlapping on top of each other.

06.01.2026

New 0-euro souvenir banknote available

The new Aquazoo souvenir card celebrates two anniversaries and surprises with a motif from long ago.

A blue cartoon macaw

06.11.2025

For all daycare centers in North Rhine-Westphalia

The daycare collection folder “The Wild Twelve” can now be requested free of charge.

Bronze figure "Little amphibian holds on" against a black background

08.10.2025

Bronze figure for species protection in the Aquazoo

Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum and the sculptor Jörg Mazur support fire salamanders in need

A chimpanzee sits in the tall grass

02.10.2025

Zoological gardens mourn the loss of Jane Goodall

Pioneer of primate research, animal and environmental conservationist and supporter of scientifically managed zoos

Cologne Cathedral and Düsseldorf's Rhine Tower face each other. A thunderstorm is brewing in the sky, and lightning can be seen between the buildings. The Rhine stretches out in the foreground.

17.09.2025

Düsseldorf challenges Cologne to a "species derby"

For research and species conservation: Actions from 6 to 12 October

Three thermos flasks with Aquazoo motifs stand in front of the round boxes with the same motifs in the Aquazoo exhibition. In the background, the skull of a sperm whale can be seen in the foyer.

26.08.2025

New Aquazoo thermos bottle series

Together with IZY Bottles, the Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum has developed a thermos bottle in several Aquazoo designs.

Two boys standing in front of an aquarium with cichlids

16.07.2025

Aquazoo Kids Club: Experience nature, discover animals, awaken the spirit of discovery

Leisure activities supported by Stadtsparkasse Düsseldorf for nature-loving children aged 8 to 12

Several children can be seen from behind, drawing fish on a brick wall with colored chalk.

04.07.2025

Discover, marvel, participate

Summer holiday activities at the Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum

A New Caledonian giant gecko is held in a hand. The background is black.

03.07.2025

Partial renovation of the Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum

Some theme bays must be covered for the work/The privacy screens are used creatively for small special exhibitions

Dr. Tim Schikora (Director of Schwerin Zoo), Dag Encke (Director of Nuremberg Zoo) and Dr. Stephan Hering-Hagenbeck (Director of Schönbrunn Zoo, Vienna, Austria) stand together in front of several green trees

24.06.2025

Zoo Association: Board reorganizes

Dag Encke is the new President of the Association of Zoological Gardens

Three Przewalski horses looking towards the viewer

23.06.2025

Committed to the national goal of species protection: How zoos save biodiversity

VdZ Annual Conference and Zoo and Wildlife Forum

A diving African penguin in the Aquazoo

16.06.2025

Cooling off in the Aquazoo

If you are looking for refreshment in the summer temperatures, you are in good hands with us.

Three young lions in a brass tub. Black and white photograph

11.06.2025

Aquazoo is looking for photos on the topic "150 Years of Düsseldorf Zoo"

Photos and film footage from the eventful history from 1876 to 2000 sought

The fair in front of the Aquazoo. A stall with gingerbread hearts is visible in section. Behind it, colorful plastic soccer balls hang from a stall.

27.05.2025

Parking lot in Nordpark closed due to Schützenfest

Guests of the Aquazoo are asked to travel by public transport during the Stockum Whitsun Fair

A dead chameleon on leaves

27.05.2025

Special exhibition "Memento mori" enters its final week

This week marks the end of the six-month special exhibition at the Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum entitled "Memento mori: On life, aging and dying."

A peacock butterfly on a white net

23.05.2025

Düsseldorf residents discover new animal and plant species

1.064 different species identified: Successful participation of the state capital in the global species competition "City Nature Challenge"

A European tree frog sits in a forked branch. Green foliage can be seen in the background.

21.05.2025

Species are dying – and with them our future.

Zoos need to act. Politicians must act decisively now.

A toad sits on a road marking. Behind it, a bright car with headlights can be seen.

19.03.2025

Amphibian migrations have begun

During the upcoming frost-free nights, there is an increased risk of amphibians crossing roads...

A pygmy bat sits in a pink towel

18.03.2025

Bat lecture

Bats have real superpowers: The small mammals see with their ears, fly with their hands, and sleep...

A dead ring-necked parakeet (parrot) lies on a sidewalk. Behind it are parked cars.

13.03.2025

Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum launches photo competition

The Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum, Kaiserswerther Straße 380, is holding a photo competition from Thursday, March 20, 2025, to Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

The eastern facade of the Aquazoo with one of the ponds in front

05.03.2025

Renovation work: Aquazoo sets up containers

No restrictions for visitors

An armadillo from sandy soil

13.01.2025

Armadillo is Zoo Animal of the Year 2025

Well-armored and yet threatened – prehistoric mammals with an uncertain future

A New Caledonian giant gecko on a hand

20.12.2024

Zoo Animal of the Year 2024

Campaign takes stock of successes

Three covers of the Aquazoo picture book overlapping each other

26.09.2024

Hidden Objects AQUAZOO

The fascinating animals of the Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum in Düsseldorf now have their own picture book!

A bronze figure of a caudate amphibian extending a "hand"

10.07.2024

Bronze figure for species protection in the Aquazoo

Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum and the sculptor Jörg Mazur support fire salamanders in need...

Three 0-euro souvenir notes lie on top of each other on a blue background. The motif includes a cownose ray, a puffin and the shell of a nautilus.

29.02.2024

Aquazoo souvenir note

For its reopening in 2017, the Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum presented its first Euro souvenir note. The second edition is now on sale...

Detail from the tropical hall of the Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum. In the foreground, the arm-length, approximately 30-centimeter-wide leaves of a tropical plant stretch out, while ferns can be seen in the background.

19.01.2024

Tropical temperatures in the middle of Düsseldorf

If you want to escape the grey winter weather, the Aquazoo is the perfect place. Tropical temperatures and exotic animals in many colours and shapes invite you to marvel and warm up. A visit to our exhibition is ...

People stand in a long queue in front of the Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum

10.01.2024

visitor record in 2023

The Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum recorded 522.998 visitors last year. There has not been such a high number of visitors since the reopening in 2017. While traditionally most people visit the Aquazoo in the cold season, ...

A dwarf mongoose (a predator related to meerkats) presents its flank and looks at the observer.

03.01.2024

Into the New Year with the animal residents of Aquazoo

In the new year, our guests can also immerse themselves in the fascinating world of our animal inhabitants and learn more about their biology, behavior and different characters during our commented feedings...

Arrival and accessibility

We recommend arriving by bike or public transport!

Lines U78, U79, stop Nordpark/Aquazoo Express bus line SB52, stop Nordpark/Aquazoo. Click here for the Iinformation from Rheinbahn and the VRR.

From the north via A57/A52/A3 and A44, exit Stockum; from the south via A57/A59/A3 and A46, follow the signs for the trade fair from a distance, and the signs for the Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum from a short distance. Paid parking, bus parking and charging stations for electric vehicles are available.

Google Maps link

Contact person: Philipp Schroeder
Phone: 0211 8996168
Email:  philippmartin.schroeder@duesseldorf.de

Office: 0211 8996764 or  0211 8996198

Here you will find all information about certification by "Travel for All".

There are 4 disabled parking spaces in front of the entrance to the Aquazoo.

Assistance dogs are permitted.

The entrance to the Aquazoo is at ground level. The door opens automatically.

The exit of the Aquazoo is at ground level. The door can be opened using a push button.

Wheelchairs can be borrowed free of charge at the cash desk after registering by telephone through our office.

The checkout area is accessible for wheelchair users.

A tactile guidance system leads from the car park to the entrance, as well as within the foyer to the elevator, the toilets and the exit.

A disabled toilet with one-way access is available on the ground floor.

An operating key for the elevators can be borrowed free of charge at the cash desk.

There are three elevators/lifts within the exhibition measuring 160 centimeters x 90 centimeters and one elevator from the upper floor to the exit measuring 220 centimeters x 90 centimeters.

The staircases are provided with step markings and handrails on both sides.

Exhibits and thematic panels are lowered or tilted to provide wheelchair access.

The exhibition is designed with high contrast and the exhibits are illuminated without glare.

The museum shop is step-free accessible.

Audio guides in simple language can be borrowed at the ticket office for a fee (3,00 EUR).

The Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum offers various guided tours with trained staff for groups with various disabilities.

The lecture room is equipped with an induction loop for connecting hearing aids.

Assistance dogs are permitted. Other animals are not allowed to be brought into the exhibition.

There are special steps for children that make it easier to see into the enclosures and aquariums, as well as numerous elements that are specifically aimed at children. There is a changing table. There are three playgrounds in the Nordpark.

The house has no cafeteria, and eating and drinking is prohibited in the exhibition. 

In the shop you can buy a house guide and a children's guide, among other things.

Audio guides are available in German, Easy Language and English for a fee.

rental fee available.

Also check out our event program!

If you would like to book a guided tour, Get information here

You want to know exactly? Here are our house rules

For our competitions you can find here the conditions of participation.

Partial renovation of the terrarium

For the duration of the work, some animals such as naked mole rats, frogs, geckos, snakes and smaller lizards are currently not visible.

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