
Gründungsstele Zoo Dresden
A Monument to Dresden Zoo's History
Did you know?
The year 1955 saw the erection of the Dresden Zoo's founding stele, making it one of the first monuments of the post-war era in Dresden.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1955
Guided Story
Imagine standing here, surrounded by the sounds of laughing children and the calls of exotic animals that have been enchanting visitors for decades. Look to your left, that's where Dresden Zoo begins, welcoming curious explorers since 1955. This stele you're looking at isn't just a piece of stone. It's a witness to the time when the zoo was just a small project, now a place that brings together education, leisure, and conservation. Behind you, in the Great Garden, generations of Dresden residents have spent their leisure time. Think of all the stories this place could tell. The stele is a silent observer of everything that's happened over the years. A monument that embodies the connection between past and present.







