Experience fresh market cuisine live in our EXO Restaurant: at the large Veggie Island and at our station for homemade pasta. You can also enjoy hand-pressed juices, homemade cakes & desserts, or start your day in the Zoological City Garden with an extensive and relaxed breakfast.
Zoo friends and annual ticket holders also receive 10% discount!
Admission to the Zoological City Garden Karlsruhe is not included. More information can be found here
Happy picnicking!
Reserve your favorite picnic basket here for your next zoo visit. Whether it’s a romantic outing for two, with the whole family, for breakfast or afternoon. You can pick up your fully loaded picnic basket at the restaurant at your desired time and return it afterward. If needed, we’ll also provide you with a picnic blanket.



Landed in Veggie Paradise
A highlight for fans of meatless cuisine: crisp salads, fresh vegetable dishes, alternative carbohydrates like lentils & quinoa, fruits, and superfoods.

Refreshing energy boost
Look forward to hand-pressed juices from fresh fruit and vegetables, homemade lemonades and refreshing iced teas – these are vitamins that are fun.



Slurping Pasta
We make our rigatoni fresh every day! Whether typical, fruity Italian pasta “Pomodoro”, delicious “Carbonara”, or colorful “Polo al Mango” – here is variety on your plate.
Daily from 11 am!

Is your birthday coming up?
Celebrate a colorful birthday party with Picky! Choose from 4 packages and invite your friends. The cheerfully decorated birthday table and a cuddly plush toy as a gift are already waiting for you! From classic kids’ menus to vegetarian fresh cuisine and colorful buffets. We have put together something suitable for every taste.


Kids Menu
For our little guests: With our Kids Menu you get a children’s meal on an original Picky plate with a regional juice or a small drink. There is also a monthly changing surprise from €7.90 – only valid for children up to 10 years.
Good things come from here
When selecting our suppliers, we pay attention to regionality and seasonality. Fresh products are a prerequisite for us and our quality standards.


From palm tree party to tropical conference
Whether a wedding with a view of the exotic house or summer parties on the terrace. Learn more about our locations in the Karlsruhe Zoo!


EXOTENHAUS OR WAFFELGARTEN?
The EXO Restaurant is located in the middle of the Zoological City Garden, where fresh market cuisine and live cooking await you with a panoramic view directly into the Exotenhaus.
With its large floor-to-ceiling windows, the Waffelgarten offers a wonderful view of the flora and fauna of the Zoological City Garden.




