Veröffentlicht von Wildpark Poing is one of the most popular day-trip destinations for people living in Munich and the surrounding area. On sunny weekends, especially families with children and animal lovers come by the thousands to this spacious wildlife park just a few kilometers outside the city. If you can choose, try to visit on a weekday – it is usually much quieter, and you can watch the animals more relaxed.
The park is very large and feels more like a long walk through nature than a classic city zoo. Most animals are native to Central Europe. The enclosures are generously sized, there is plenty of distance between many animal areas, and parts of the fenced grounds include small woods with a short forest nature trail.
For many visitors, the bird of prey show is the main highlight – but it usually takes place only during the warmer season. Another favorite is the bear enclosure: a few years ago, a large, very natural area was created for Scandinavian brown bears. It is one of the most impressive parts of the park.
Many guests also enjoy the storks. Both black storks and white storks can often be observed from very close range, sometimes without a visible fence in between. In addition, there is a huge picnic area and several large playgrounds for children. Overall, Wildpark Poing is very family-friendly. If you want to see the animals in detail, bringing binoculars can be useful.
Entrance fees Wildpark Poing 2026
Although the park is privately operated, the entrance fees are still reasonable. Prices have increased in recent years, but compared to many zoos they remain fair. Adults pay 11,50 €. Children aged 3–14 pay 7,50 €. Babies and toddlers under 3 years have free admission. Reduced tickets (for example pupils, students or pensioners) cost 10,00 €. Disabled visitors pay 7,50 €. Annual passes are available for 50 € (adults) and 30 € (children). Group discounts for school classes and kindergarten groups are also offered.
Opening hours 2026 Wildpark Poing
In winter, Wildpark Poing is usually open daily from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. In summer (roughly April to November), opening hours are typically 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. These times apply to admission. You can often stay a little longer and leave through a turnstile after closing time.
Animals in Wildpark Poing (excerpt): brown bears, white storks, black storks, fallow deer, red deer, roe deer, wolves, lynxes, eagles and other birds of prey, guinea pigs, raccoons, water birds, wild boars, foxes (red fox), horses, donkeys, goats, sheep and more. The focus is clearly on native species, including animals that are no longer found in the wild in Germany, such as bears.
Bird of prey show at Wildpark Poing: The well-known show features falcons, eagles and owls and is usually worth seeing. As far as we know, it typically takes place in summer (approx. April to October) twice per day (late morning and mid-afternoon). The show lasts around 30 minutes. In the past, the birds had a rest day on Fridays (older information), so it is best to check the current schedule on site.
News / young animals: In recent years, wild boar piglets, young donkeys and raccoon offspring have been among the visitor favorites. The park also added a large exercise and adventure playground for children, which is a big plus for families.
Directions to Wildpark Poing
Arrival by train (S-Bahn Munich): The easiest way to get there is by S-Bahn. Take S6 towards Erding and get off at Poing. From the station, walk east along the tracks through the town and follow the signs to the wildlife park. The walk is about 1.5 km. S-Bahn trains run several times per hour during the day.
Arrival by car: Wildpark Poing is located on the eastern side of Poing and is clearly signposted. On sunny weekends the parking areas can fill up quickly, so arriving early is recommended.
Similar: A related page about the Wildlife Park Pforzheim (Baden-Württemberg). You can also find a description of Wildpark Forstenried in this Munich guide.
Short film about Wildpark Poing (YouTube)
Wildpark Poing – quick facts for visitors
- Native wildlife focus: Mainly European species such as deer, wild boars, bears, wolves and lynxes.
- Deer feeding: In some areas you can feed and observe deer up close (feed is usually available in the park).
- Bird of prey show: Seasonal show with eagles, falcons and owls (typically in the warmer months).
- Great for families: Large playgrounds and picnic areas make the visit very child-friendly.
- Educational elements: Nature trail and information boards, plus offers for school classes.
- Natural enclosures: Spacious habitats designed to feel close to nature.