Slight drop in visitor numbers at Leipzig Zoo

Last year, slightly fewer people visited Leipzig Zoo than in previous years. Around 1.7 million guests were counted in 2024, the zoo announced. In 2023, there were 1.9 million visitors; in 2022, 1.87 million guests were registered. Zoo boss Jörg Junhold nevertheless considered the result to be very popular. Due to the European Football Championship with the numerous events in Leipzig, the year was challenging.