The monkey rock
An open rocky enclosure with a baboon troop, viewable from several angles.
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No — it is a section inside the zoo, so you need the full zoo ticket. If baboons alone are your interest the ticket may not be worth it, but the zoo itself is.
Three hours minimum, five or six with children and the shows. The zoo is large and the distances between sections are long.
Very much so — among the best things in Nuremberg for families. But allow for a lot of walking, and bring water and food or expect to buy inside.
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The Affenfelsen, or monkey rock, is a section of Nuremberg Zoo: a large open rocky area where a group of baboons live. The idea is to see the animals in a wide space resembling their habitat rather than in narrow cages. The zoo itself is among the finest in Germany, largely because of where it sits: it was built inside a forest on natural rocky ground, so most paths run between trees and boulders. It is very large, and the walking is part of the experience. There are also dolphins, sea lions, big animals and a tropical section. The full zoo needs at least half a day, and a whole day with children. Important: the Affenfelsen is not a separate site but a section inside the zoo. The zoo ticket is what you need; there is no separate ticket for the rock.
An open rocky enclosure with a baboon troop, viewable from several angles.
The zoo was built in woodland on natural rock, so the walking is enjoyable in itself.
At set times through the day — ask for the schedule as you arrive.
Am Tiergarten 30, 90480 Nürnberg