Immerse yourself in the experience!

The Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum is an inseparable combination of zoo, aquarium, and natural history museum. Discover Düsseldorf's most visited leisure attraction!

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! 

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Aquazoo director Dr. Jochen Reiter examines various rocks in the mineralogy department of the institute.

16.06.2026

mineralogy

The "Mineralogy" exhibition area at the Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum will be gradually renovated starting in early July 2026. This is to create additional office space for the institute's staff.

Historical photographs of elephants, hyenas, and bison lie on the floor among antique books.

28.05.2026

1.000 historical photographs published

To mark the 150th anniversary of the Zoological Garden on Sunday, May 31, 2026, the Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum will open a special part of its history to the public.

The exterior of the Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum building. A green pond can be seen in the foreground.

11.05.2026

Moderate price adjustment and new offers

The Düsseldorf City Council, in its meeting on May 7, 2026, approved adjustments to admission prices and the introduction of new ticket offers and discounts for the Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2026.

A fire salamander on leaf litter

08.05.2026

Partridge, European hamster, lapwings: More than a third of the species in this country are endangered

Conservationists from zoos and organizations want to better protect native species.

An elephantnose fish in profile

04.05.2026

Elephant visit at the Aquazoo

The Düsseldorf Child Protection Association is taking on a sponsorship for the elephantnose fish.

Aquazoo director Jochen Reiter stands in his institute's exhibit, holding a blue plush elephant in his right hand. He points at the animal with the index finger of his left hand, looking directly into the camera. Two children are in the background.

01.04.2026

Blue elephants between coral reef and tropical house: Children's rights rally at the Aquazoo

The German Child Protection Association (Kinderschutzbund) Düsseldorf and the Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum are launching a joint discovery tour, transforming the city's most popular museum into an interactive learning and experience space.

The aquarium director is holding a naked mole-rat on his hand, which is wearing a small, dark blue polo shirt. In his other hand, the director is holding another tiny polo shirt aloft. The image was created using artificial intelligence.

01.04.2026

Nakedness was yesterday

Opinions are divided on these rodents: some consider them the epitome of ugliness, while others find them absolutely fascinating creatures.

Aquazoo Director Dr. Jochen Reiter at the award ceremony for Düsseldorf's Person of the Year 2025. Reiter is wearing a dark tuxedo and holds a microphone in his right hand. In his left hand, he holds the glass trophy aloft and cheers.

30.03.2026

Award for commitment to nature and species conservation

Dr. Jochen Reiter is “Düsseldorfer of the Year 2025”

A plush Easter bunny behind three colored eggs on the ticket counter in the foyer of the Aquazoo. In the background, the skeleton of a sperm whale can be seen.

19.03.2026

Easter holidays at the Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum

Craft activities and holiday workshops for young naturalists

Image: Mesopotamian fallow deer, a critically endangered species that would likely be extinct today without zoos. Photo: Opel Zoo archive

03.03.2026

The rainforest is far away. The zoo is just around the corner.

On World Wildlife Day, March 3rd, the Association of Zoological Gardens emphasizes the role of scientifically managed zoos as drivers of species conservation and as local places for genuine nature experiences.

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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