Zoo Osnabrück – Easter in the Zoo

Easter between Tigers and Bears

The Zoo Osnabrück, with its forest-adjacent enclosures and underground themed worlds, is special at Easter: Spring, blooming trees, active animals — and a specially curated Easter program for families. From Good Friday, April 3rd, to Easter Monday, April 6th, 2026, the zoo offers four days of its own program centered around the Easter festival.

Easter Egg Hunt through the Zoo Grounds

The highlight of the program is the Easter egg hunt: Scattered throughout the zoo grounds, children search for painted eggs, complete small tasks, and receive an Easter package at the finish line. The route is family-friendly and passes several enclosures — animal observation and Easter hunt merge.

Craft Stations and Hands-on Activities

• Painting eggs with natural dyes
• Weaving Easter crowns from willow and spring flowers
• Animal Easter crafts — bunny masks, chicks made of wool
• Face painting with Easter motifs

Special Animal Feedings

On Easter days, special demonstration feedings with commentary take place. The zookeepers explain how the animals react to spring — offspring, new behaviors, seasonal food.

Spring Atmosphere in the Zoo

In early April, the zoo is impressive: Spring blooms in the enclosures, budding trees, animals active after their winter rest. Many animal species give birth in spring — families can often observe young animals.

Admission Included in Zoo Ticket

The Easter program is included in the regular zoo ticket. Family tickets and reduced rates for children, students, and the severely disabled are available. Tickets can also be purchased online at zoo-osnabrueck.de.