Mainz Zoo, Gonsenheim site
Mainz Zoo has two locations: Here you can find information about the wildlife park in Gonsenheim. The zoo's second location is in Mainz City Park.
Aktuell keine Aufnahme von Greifvögeln im Gonsenheimer Wildpark
Zum Schutz der Wildpark-Tiere können aufgrund der akuten Verbreitung der Vogelgrippe derzeit keine Greifvögel im Gonsenheimer Wildpark aufgenommen werden.
Note: Only feed with automatic feeders
In light of recent events, the Parks and Environment Department would like to expressly remind visitors that feeding the animals is permitted only with food from the vending machines. Feeding the animals with food you have brought from home is not allowed—it poses a danger to the animals!
Thank you for your understanding; the animals appreciate it!
Gonsenheim Wildlife Park
The wildlife park is located in the Mainz-Gonsenheim district, at 107 Kirchstraße, in the immediate vicinity of the Lennebergwald nature reserve. Covering a total area of 3.1 hectares, the wildlife park has a forest-like character and is currently home to 10 different species and around 100 animals. These include, for example, red deer, fallow deer, and mouflon, as well as goats, ferrets, stone martens, and poultry. The mini-zoo also features other small animals such as rabbits and guinea pigs.
Special attractions at the wildlife park include endangered domestic breeds such as Thuringian Forest goats, peacock goats, and the German Sperber chicken breed. These are listed as endangered domestic breeds, and the wildlife park has made it its mission to raise public awareness of these species.
Important to know & feeding rules
The Mainz Wildlife Park is surrounded by a barrier-free loop trail and is open to visitors at all times. The mini-zoo is home to small animals such as rabbits and guinea pigs and is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Special feed can be purchased from vending machines for feeding goats, red deer, fallow deer, and mouflon.
Feeding the animals with food you bring from home is not allowed—it poses a danger to the animals!
You are welcome to donate food, such as vegetables and fruit that are not moldy or rotten, at the entrance to the mini-zoo. Bread and baked goods cannot be fed to the animals, as there are no longer any wild boars.
Thank you for your understanding—the animals appreciate it!
Bird house in the city park
The Mainz Zoo’s aviary is located within the City Park in Mainz’s Upper Town. The facility was built in 1960 and has been a major attraction for park visitors ever since.
The aviary is home to zebra finches, rice finches, canaries, silver-billed finches, lovebirds (Apagornidae), diamond doves, and Greek tortoises. The main attraction of the aviary is a yellow-breasted macaw. The aviary is partially glassed-in and features several outdoor aviaries. The house is walk-through, allowing visitors to observe the animals from the inside as well. Approximately 10 bird species and around 100 animals live in the old aviaries at the entrance to the Volkspark.
Until 2025, there were several Cuban and greater flamingos at the Flamingo Pond, which featured a large pond, a feeding area, and a flamingo house. The animals now live in other zoological facilities in Baden-Württemberg.
In the immediate vicinity of the aviary is the rose garden, (opens in a new tab) which is of interest to visitors
