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

Opening hours

Mon–Sun:

09:00–18:00

Address

EXO Zoological City Garden Karlsruhe

Ettlinger Str. 4c

76137 Karlsruhe

Shaun the Sheep

From September 14 to November 30, it’s not just spooky at Shaun’s pumpkin patch, but also with us! In addition to seasonal pumpkin dishes, enjoy our great Shaun giveaways like activity books for crafting or sticker tattoos. Or take part in our competition with Studiocanal and get the chance to win one of 10 fan packages.

Breakfast buffet with bread rolls, jam, cold cuts and vegetables

Breakfast buffet

Start your visit to the zoo relaxed & balanced with our fresh, extensive breakfast buffet. Every Saturday, Sunday & on public holidays from 9 AM to 11 AM for €19.90 per person, including a fresh juice and all hot drinks. Our little guests up to 110 cm eat for free; kids up to 140 cm pay only half price.

Veggie Island at Marché Restaurant Metzingen

Landed in Veggie Paradise

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

Vegetable illustration for Veggy Island

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.

Illustration of lemons, a whole lemon, a cut lemon, and a crushed lemon with juice running out
Handmade juice in various colors in a chest with ice
Illustration Picky and his friends children’s birthday party

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.

Family with child eating

From palm tree party to tropical conference

Whether weddings or conferences with a view of the Exotic House, summer parties on the terrace or in the waffle garden. Find out more about our venues at Karlsruhe Zoo!

Two cocktail glasses as an illustration
EXO Zoological City Garden Karlsruhe

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.

Bandipur

Bandipur invites you on a culinary journey through Asia. Look forward to fried noodles, custom bowls, Thai coconut soup and small snacks in a cosy atmosphere – indoors or on the terrace surrounded by greenery, right next to the hedge garden at Karlsruhe Zoo.

We are open for you daily from 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM.

Feeling hungry?

Immerse yourself in the inspiring atmosphere of our market kitchen and experience how we cook for you with heart and hand. Food that is simple and honest—like a little journey into the world of good taste.

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