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 Third oldest zoo in Germany |
Riehler Straße 173 Riehl Cologne, NRW 50735 Germany +49 221 7 7850 http://www.zoo-koeln.de |
The Cologne Zoo is Germany's third oldest zoo. It has a long history and is still, as always, a much-loved place to visit. In 1863, the elephant house was the first building to be opened. The monkey-island has been there since 1914, and is a home for hundreds of monkeys of every age. In 1947, the zoo was reopened after a long closure. It is now four times the size and even more fascinating. Since 1960, each year a new attraction has been added. An owl-house was built in 1997, and in April of this year a new 'rainforest' was opened. It is inside a huge building with palm trees and humid, tropical air. Paths weave through stone and over bamboo bridges. Amongst the exhibits is plenty of information about the rainforests and the man's ecological threat to them. The feeding times are always popular. At the end of your visit, stop by the Zoo-venir shop for a postcard or a T-shirt featuring your favorite animal. Lots more information can be found on the zoo website. Prices are EUR 8.50 for adults, EUR 4.75 for children (4-17 years). Feeding Times are 11a, 2p, 4p for sealions, 10:45a, 4:30p for penguins, 3p for babboons and noon and 4:30p for otters. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 The Flora—nicest and biggest park in Cologne |
Amsterdamer Straße 34 Cologne, NRW 50735 Germany +49 (0)221 5 6089 x0 http://www.stadt-koeln.de |
The Botanical Garden, also called the Flora, can be found right next to the Cologne Zoo and the aquarium. The nicest way to get there is to take the Rheinseilbahn, the cable car that runs above the Rhine, which lets you out almost in front of the entrance. A visit here is free, and is surely worth the trip. A green expanse covering 11.5 hectares is there for you to enjoy. Now nearly 150 years old, the gardens were previously located directly behind the Hauptbahnhof, but were forced to move because of industrialization. Luckily, the park is now much larger, and since 1920 has been combined with the botanical garden. The entrance is grand, with iron gates, a palace-like reception building and a pond - complete with fountain. There are also various greenhouses, including a tropical house, succulent house and a sub-tropical house. Those with green thumbs will be particularly enthused. Another highlight is the scent-garden, a paradise for the sense of smell. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 A fountain displaying symbols of success |
Mülheimer Freiheit (Krahnenstraße) Cologne, NRW 51063 Germany |
The three boys depicted on the Wilhelmiabrunnen hold the insignia of economic success in their hands. The cog and cable drum depict industrial success, the book and parcel symbolise the various branches of trade and the scythe and sheaf of corn stand for the achievements of the farmers. The artist Wilhelm Albermann depicted in this sculpture from the end of the 19th century the self-assurance of the bourgeoisie. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gliding across Cologne with a lift |
Zoobrueke (Rheinpark und Zoo) Cologne, NRW 50668 Germany +49 221 574 4183 http://www.koelner-seilbahn.de/ |
The Rheinseilbahn cable-cars across the Rhine provide a wonderful view across the city of Cologne. The Zoo, the Botanische Garten and Skulpturenpark in the west of the city and the Messe and Rheinpark in the east are all easily reached by cable-car. There is also a ticket which combines the admission for zoo, aquarium and the Rheinbahn. (only available at the Rheinseilbahn). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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