Primary zinc–air batteries are well established in the commercial market, but secondary zinc–air batteries still suffer from challenging problems. Multiple charge and discharge cycles result in zinc density migration and the formation of passivating by‐products, which can ultimately change the shape of the zinc anode. This work focuses on the use of zinc particles in combination with highly structured current collectors in a cell with a stagnant alkaline electrolyte. Copper weave and copper foam were used as current collectors. The influences of the zinc particle size, the mass loading and the macroscopic structure of the anodes were characterized. Highly structured electrode designs led to improved discharge and cycling performances. Due to the increased active surface area, the electrodes take advantage of highly distributed zinc deposits. The results reveal that the use of multiscale structures within the zinc anode can be beneficial for further applications.