# Heidelberg Zoo

Heidelberg, Germany

A compact riverside zoo on the north bank of the Neckar, opened in 1934 and championed by Nobel laureate Carl Bosch. Rebuilt after wartime destruction, it now holds around 1,400 animals across some 170 species and draws roughly 600,000 visitors a year.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Heidelberg Zoo, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 49.41528, 8.66083

[City page](/cities/heidelberg)

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