Vogelburg Weilrod: Third place in the zoo ranking delights visitors!

Vogelburg Weilrod: Third place in the zoo ranking delights visitors!

The zoo classic among German animal parks is coming up with fresh results! Today, December 7, 2025, a nationwide ranking of over two million online reviews of 370 German zoos proved that visitors' love of animal experiences is still at the top of the list. The rankings of the region's zoos are particularly pleasing, especially Vogelburg Weilrod, which secured third place in the ranking with a fantastic rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars. T-Online reports that...

The Marlow Bird Park in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania tops the list and is also praised by visitors for its 4.8 stars. With over 4,500 reviews, the Vogelburg in Weilrod has developed a special bond with its guests. Zoo visitors are particularly impressed by the open aviaries, in which the parakeets and parrots fly around freely, and the family atmosphere. Anyone planning a day trip from Frankfurt can reach the Vogelburg in about 50 minutes by car - making it a popular destination for a spontaneous visit.

Winter break and opening times

However, the Vogelburg has taken a winter break and will open its doors again from March 15th to October 31st. This means that the next animal adventures will have to wait a while. In the meantime, preparation and perhaps a few small renovations will be carried out so that everything is running smoothly and inviting for visitors.

But the Vogelburg is not the only animal park in the region that is drawing attention. The Opel Zoo in Kronberg ranks with 4.5 stars and takes 145th place. The extensive enclosures and the elephant enclosure are particularly popular there. But other facilities can also look forward to good reviews: The Fasanerie Wiesbaden takes 68th place with 4.6 stars, while the Viernheim bird park comes in 112th place and also has 4.6 stars.

Placements in the region

• Fasanerie Wiesbaden: 4,6 Sterne, Platz 68
• Vogelpark Viernheim: 4,6 Sterne, Platz 112
• Alte Fasanerie in Hanau: 4,5 Sterne, Platz 164
• Tierpark Herborn: 4,5 Sterne, Platz 193
• Zoo Vivarium in Darmstadt: 4,2 Sterne, Platz 317
• Frankfurter Zoo: 4,2 Sterne, Platz 312. Die Besucher beschreiben die Anlage jedoch als „in die Jahre gekommen“ und kritisieren das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis.

This ranking makes it clear that zoos are not only a highlight for animal-loving families, but also represent a valuable leisure activity for all age groups. The study covered a variety of facilities, including classic zoos, animal and wildlife parks, and amusement parks with animal residents. The average for all participants was 4.45 stars, while the worst-rated zoo still received 3.6 stars. It turns out that animal parks are an important element in leisure activities and interest in nature and animals continues to grow. The fun of extraordinary experiences remains at the top of the agenda for German visitors!