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Munich’s Hellabrunn Raises Day‑Ticket Prices in Two Steps

The zoo says the increases are needed to cover sharply higher energy, feed, veterinary and staff costs to keep animal care and operations secure.

Overview

  • Tierpark Hellabrunn announced Monday that it will raise day‑entry prices in two staged steps, effective 1 October 2026 and 1 October 2027.
  • Adult single‑day tickets will go from €20 to €23 on 1 October 2026 and to €25 on 1 October 2027, with reduced, child and family tickets increased on the same two‑step schedule while annual passes remain unchanged.
  • Director Rasem Baban said the adjustment follows sustained rises in operating, energy, feed, veterinary and personnel costs and comes after internal efficiency efforts aimed at cutting expenses.
  • The park noted the staged approach was chosen to limit visitor impact, but some categories face double‑digit percentage jumps that will raise out‑of‑pocket costs for families and concession holders.
  • Hellabrunn is also moving ahead with a state‑funded €18 million panda enclosure, and even after the hikes its adult day price will stay below or near rates at several larger German zoos.