What age is the holiday week suitable for?

The holiday week is aimed at children aged 6 to 10 years. Participation is only possible within this age group.

When does the holiday week start and end?

The expedition starts each day at 9:00 AM at the entrance of Duisburg Zoo and ends there at 3:00 PM.

What is the cost of participation?

Participation costs 265 euros per child for the entire five-day holiday week. Entry and activities are included in the price.

What should children bring?

Children need functional clothing, snacks for the zoo visit, and a filled water bottle. Breakfast, lunch, and drinks are to be provided by families.

Is registration required?

Yes, prior booking through the Duisburg Zoo webshop is required. The ticket for the first day is valid for the entire period from Monday to Friday.

What activities can the children expect?

Children explore the zoo together with zoo guides, experience special animal encounters, talk to zookeepers, and have time to play on the playgrounds.

Holiday Week Duisburg Zoo Children 2026

Name: Holiday week at Duisburg Zoo for children aged 6-10 years
Start: 2026-10-26T09:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-30T15:00:00+01:00
Location: Zoo Duisburg

Animal autumn holidays full of discoveries at Duisburg Zoo

From October 26 to 30, 2026, children aged 6 to 10 will experience a varied holiday week at Duisburg Zoo. Together with experienced zoo guides, they will explore the animal world, meet special residents, and learn exciting stories from daily zoo life.

Five days of expedition for little explorers

Every day, the expedition begins at 9:00 AM at the entrance of the zoo and ends there at 3:00 PM. The children will discover how a zoo works, observe animals up close, and explore curious questions: What do animals do all day? How do they live? And what tasks do zookeepers have?

Animal encounters, conversations, and learning fun

Special animal encounters and conversations with zookeepers connect knowledge with an immediate family experience. The child-friendly content fosters curiosity, observational skills, and understanding of animals. Thus, a visit to the zoo becomes an age-appropriate learning experience filled with wonder and children's laughter.

Movement and shared time on the playgrounds

Between discoveries, there is plenty of time to play on the numerous playgrounds of the zoo. Movement, fresh air, and shared experiences create a balanced holiday routine that connects child development and joy.

Important notes for families

The holiday week is exclusively for children aged 6 to 10 years. Prior booking through the webshop is required. A booked ticket for the first day is valid for the entire period from Monday to Friday. Families are asked to provide their child with breakfast, snacks, and a filled water bottle. Functional clothing supports a relaxed and safe experience in changeable autumn weather.

Conclusion: A holiday week with animal moments

The holiday week at Duisburg Zoo combines movement, nature experiences, child-friendly knowledge, and communal time. Children experience animals, ask questions, and gather their own impressions in a supervised expedition. Those who want to give their child an exciting autumn holiday week with fun learning and real animal moments will experience five varied days full of discoveries here.