📜 A unique combination of zoo and fossil museum in Bochum.
🐾 Explore diverse animal species, ancient life, and engaging educational programs.
🦁 See a wide range of animals and learn about species conservation.
🦖 Discover the world of dinosaurs and ancient fossils.
👨👩👧👦 Enjoy family-friendly events and educational activities like holiday camps and mini zookeeper programs.
♿ Highly accessible with barrier-free paths and rental wheelchairs.
🎫 Specific admission prices and opening hours are available on the official website.
💰 Guided tours and special programs have additional costs.
🗓️ Open daily; specific seasonal hours are available on the official website.
📅 Events like Dinotag (11:00-17:00), Ferienforscher Camp (10:00-13:00), and Mini Zookeepers (16:15) have specific times.
🚗 By Car: Use address Klinikstr. 49, 44791 Bochum.
🚇 By Public Transport:
🚌 From Bochum Hauptbahnhof, take bus lines 336 or 339 to "Tierpark" stop.
🚊 Alternatively, take tram lines 308/316 to "Planetarium" stop, then walk ~5 minutes along Klinikstraße.
🅿️ Available at Klinikstr. 49, 44791 Bochum.
☕ Adjacent coffee house "Franz Ferdinand" and kiosk "Franzl" within the park.
🎉 Adult Programs: Tailored tours for romantic occasions, company outings, bachelor/bachelorette parties.
🦒 Guided Tours: Meet animals, exclusive feeding, close-up experiences with snakes/lizards (60 or 120 min, max 20 participants).
👵 Senior Program: Interactive, multi-sensory program with zoo school materials and live animals (60 min, max 20 participants).
🏕️ Holiday Programs:
🔬 Ferienforscher Camp: For children aged 7-12 (Easter, Summer, Autumn holidays, 10:00-13:00, 125 €/child for 5 days, max 15 children).
🐾 Mini-Tierpfleger: Free activity on Wednesdays and Fridays during school holidays (16:15, for children aged 5+).
🗓️ Upcoming Events: Dinotag (07.09.2025), Nacht der Natur (19.09.2025), BNE-Zukunftstag (26.09.2025), Erntedankfest (05.10.2025), Halloween (25.10.-26.10.2025).
🌍 Actively involved in EAZA Ex-situ-Program (EEP) for endangered species.
🌱 Supports reintroduction projects and rare breed preservation.
🚶♀️ Barrier-free paths, numerous seating areas, two free rental wheelchairs, and an accessible WC.
🏆 Award-winning inclusion project, "Ambient Information 4 All".