Eat like a lion!

All of the zoo’s thematic worlds offer their own restaurants for guests with an appetite  for culinary specialties.

At Zambezi river, try Mama Wambule’s giant African burger and pizza fresh out the oven. In Yukon Bay, sample the Market Hall’s local seafood dish.  

Luigi Amarone’s artisanal ice cream is famous far beyond Italy and at the zoo, available around the world.

At Hoflokal restaurant, the chef’s a true kitchen auteur, curating his menu with the nuance of a passionate craftsman. Here, regional and seasonal ingredients are prepared with a hearty spirit that combines rustic traditionalism and contemporary zeitgeist.

For adventurers with an elephant's appetite

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HOFLOKAL restaurant

"Traditional spirit meets modern zeitgeist"
Within the idyllic farm scenery of Meyer's Lower Saxon farm, Hoflokal restaurant brings together the traditional craft of fine cooking, regional ingredients and a dash of contemporary zeitgeist. Try a surprising selection of modern-yet-hearty specialty dishes.

All about Hoflokal (German) Our promise: Seasonal. Regional.