Kleinzoo Wasserstern

Updated April 15, 2024

## Kleinzoo Wasserstern (Zoo Wasserstern e.V.) in Ingolstadt: a fact-first visitor guide

Kleinzoo Wasserstern—also branded online as Zoo Wasserstern e.V.—is a small zoo in Ingolstadt, Bavaria (Germany) operated by the non-profit association Kleinzoo Wasserstern e.V.

### Quick facts (confirmed)
– Address: Aloisiweg 19, 85049 Ingolstadt, Germany
– Coordinates (published): Wikipedia lists 48.765277… / 11.4025
– Size: Wikipedia lists 0.2 hectares (≈2,000 m²). The zoo’s own homepage describes 1,800 m².
– Scope: The leading theme is aquaristics and terraristics (aquariums + terrariums), with the site describing 50+ animal species from five continents. Altmühltal
– Accessibility: The zoo states its paths are stroller- and wheelchair-friendly.
– Typical visit length (as described on-site): about two hours.

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## What you’ll actually see on a visit

### Aquarium + terrarium focus
The zoo explicitly highlights:
– an aquarium as a “highlight,” and
– the “Maxlhaus” as the place for reptiles and amphibians.

A third-party listing (last updated 2019) also describes an aquarium, terrarium houses with reptiles, a bird aviary with parrots, and a botanical area—useful as context, but time-sensitive.

### Scheduled, explained animal feedings (weekly)
The zoo publishes a weekly schedule for commented feedings (15:00), including:
– Tuesday: Indische Hutaffen (Indian bonnet macaques)
– Wednesday: Waschbären (raccoons)
– Thursday: Sibirische Uhus (Siberian eagle-owls)
– Friday: Brillenkaiman (spectacled caiman)

It also states visitors can feed fresh salad to guinea pigs and rabbits using only the provided food.

### Meet & Greet animal list (published)
The zoo offers 30-minute Meet & Greet sessions (max 2 participants, age 12+, price below), and lists eligible species, including:
– Bartagame (bearded dragon), Gelbbrust-Ara (blue-and-yellow macaw), Hauskaninchen (domestic rabbit), Hausmeerschweinchen (domestic guinea pig)
– Königspython (royal python), Lisztäffchen (pygmy marmoset), Madagaskar-Boa, Rotknievogelspinne (red-knee tarantula)
– Sibirischer Uhu (Siberian eagle-owl), Waschbär (raccoon), Weißbüschelaffe (common marmoset)

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## Opening hours (and why you should double-check)

### The zoo’s official website lists:
April–October
– Mon–Fri: 14:00–18:00
– Sat: 10:00–18:00
– Sun & public holidays: 10:00–18:00

November–March
– Mon–Fri: 14:00–17:00
– Sat: 10:00–17:00
– Sun & public holidays: 10:00–17:00

### A reputable regional tourism listing shows different weekend times
Naturpark Altmühltal’s listing publishes a similar seasonal split, but shows Saturday starting at 13:00 and Sunday/public holidays starting at 9:30 in both seasons. Altmühltal

Practical takeaway (fact-based): there is a published discrepancy between sources. If timing matters (especially weekends/holidays), use the zoo’s own “Öffnungszeiten & Anreise” page as your primary reference and re-check close to your visit.

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## Tickets and what’s free (official pricing)

The zoo’s published entry prices are:
– Adults: €5
– Youth (13–17): €4
– Children (3–12): €2.50
– Under 3: free

Also listed as free entry:
– People with disabilities and employees of other zoos
– Dogs (on a leash)

### Local-group access (Ingolstadt)
The zoo states that school classes, kindergartens, and other social institutions from Ingolstadt can enter free of charge, and that visits can be arranged outside regular opening hours, provided the group registers via the booking form.

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## Getting there: public transport, bikes, and parking reality

### By bus (explicitly stated)
The zoo says you can take INVG bus line 50 to the stop “Zoo Wasserstern.”

### By car (limited on-site parking)
The zoo states it has five parking spaces directly in front, and notes you can often park on Aloisiweg if those spaces are taken.

### Distance context
Naturpark Altmühltal’s listing places it 1.9 km west of Ingolstadt’s center, near Gerolfinger Straße. Altmühltal

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## Experiences you can book (officially listed)

### Kids’ birthdays
The zoo describes birthday bookings with price tiers:
– During opening hours: €30
– Outside opening hours: €50 (via contact form)
– Heated tent in winter half-year: €65

### Zoo-Rallye
– Listed duration: 45–60 minutes
– Price: €3 per child
– Includes an age-appropriate questionnaire and a certificate.

### Private guided tours
– Guided tour price: €30 per group (also listed on the general pricing page).

### Meet & Greet
– €75 (plus admission), max 2 participants, from age 12, 30 minutes.

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## Time-sensitive listings (flagged for freshness)

The zoo’s website currently publishes an events calendar that includes (examples):
– Fasching event: 16.02.2026, 13:00–17:00 (with a special price mention for costumed children)
– Benefizshow: 26.06.2026, 20:00–22:00 (weather contingency noted)
– 4th Artenschutztag: 12.09.2026, 10:00–18:00
– Halloween event: 31.10.2026, 14:00–18:00

Because event details can change, treat these as “published at the time of checking,” and confirm on the official events page before you plan around them.

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## A short, verifiable history snapshot

– The zoo is operated by Kleinzoo Wasserstern e.V.
– Wikipedia lists the zoo’s opening year as 1948 and the association’s roots in 1908 (as an aquaristics/terraristics-focused group in Ingolstadt).
– The Naturpark Altmühltal listing also describes it as run by a volunteer association since 1908 and repeats the zoo’s small scale and species count. Altmühltal

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## Two nearby reads on RealJourneyTravels for planning an Ingolstadt day
– Klenzepark Ingolstadt (parkland option to pair with a short zoo visit): https://www.realjourneytravels.com/places/klenzepark-ingolstadt/ Journey Travels
– Bavarian Army Museum – New Castle (Ingolstadt) (history-focused follow-up): https://www.realjourneytravels.com/places/bavarian-army-museum-new-castle/ Journey Travels

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