Tierpark Nordhorn
Fee required
Parking available
Tierpark Nordhorn is a family-friendly zoo in a green setting, home to over 2500 animals of more than 100 species. As the third-largest zoo in Lower Saxony, it attracts over 450,000 visitors annually, offering walkable enclosures, playgrounds, on-site dining, and a zoo school.

📜 Family-friendly zoo in a green setting, home to over 2500 animals of more than 100 species.
🔍 Third-largest zoo in Lower Saxony, attracting over 450,000 annual visitors.

Why Go

🐾 Get up close with over 2500 animals from 100+ species, including sloths, wolves, coatis, and meerkats
🚶‍♀️ Explore walkable enclosures, petting zoos, and the educational Vechteaue Nature Trail
🤸‍♀️ Enjoy multiple playgrounds, an indoor adventure land, and the historic Vechtehof farm
🗣️ Participate in educational programs, guided tours, public feedings, and special events

Why Avoid

⚠️ Partial barrier-free access for reduced mobility/wheelchair users
🐦 Bird exhibits may be closed due to bird flu

Cost

💰 Adults 10.5 EUR, Children (4-16 years) 6.5 EUR; discounts and annual passes available.

Hours

🕒 Daily; summer (Mar-Oct) 9:00-19:00, Nov & Feb 9:00-18:00, Dec & Jan 9:00-17:00.

🅿️ Parking

🅿️ On-site parking available.

Food

🍔 On-site gastronomy, including inn 'De MalleJan', village butcher's shop, and a restaurant with sun terrace.