Frankfurt Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in Germany. It was founded by a citizens’ initiative in 1858 by the Frankfurt Zoological Society.
This is still an internationally active nature conservation organisation today. Frankfurt Zoo is also committed to the worldwide protection of species and the preservation of nature. One famous director of Frankfurt Zoo was Bernhard Grzimek. For many years, the scientist, author and animal film-maker was regarded as Germany’s best-known animal expert. His film ‘Serengeti must not die’ was the first German film after the Second World War to win an Oscar in 1960.
Walking distance from the Maingau Hotel: 2 km