Riesa Zoo & Monastery

In the heart of the historic facility of the Riesa monastery, you can meet more than 55 native animal species. Architectural monument, monastery history, nature, humans and animals create an atmosphere that distinguishes the zoo from other facilities of its kind. 

Good to know

Accessibility

Saxony Barrier-Free

Additional access information for wheelchair users and persons with reduced mobility:

  • Path from zoo to monastery with 9% gradient, 15 m length
  • Monastery (separate entrance 95 cm) with Elbaquarium / exhibition / upper part of zoo is easily accessible
  • Lower part (with registration desk) via separate entrance
  • An assistance is recommended
Parking
  • indicated disabled parking space available

Entrance to the facility / paths within the facility
  • Door width min. 90 cm

  • Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp

Lift
  • Door width min. 90 cm

  • Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp

  • Floor area of lift min. 110x140 cm

Accessible toilet
  • Door width min. 90 cm

  • Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp

  • Movement area in front of toilet bowl min. 150x150 cm

  • Area left or right of the toilet bowl min. 90 cm

  • Hinged hand rails at the side of the toilet bowl provided

Author

Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbH
Bautzner Straße 45/47
01099 Dresden

Organization

Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbH