14th Recklinghausen Zoo Festival

In 2025, the Zoo Festival once again confirmed its status as an important family event in the northern Ruhr area. The zoo in the Stadtgarten — one of the few free zoos in the region — opened its annual festival with interactive stations, a stage, and animal sponsorship encounters. Around 250 animals in 20 enclosures, colourful activities, and the valuable contribution to local biodiversity education make the Zoo Festival an annual must-attend event for families from Recklinghausen and its surroundings.