Tierpark Nordhorn
Tierpark Nordhorn is a family-friendly zoo set in a green environment, home to over 2500 animals across more than 100 different species, making it the third-largest zoo in Lower Saxony. It serves as a popular excursion destination offering walkable enclosures, diverse animals, playgrounds, and on-site dining.

📜 Experience over 2500 animals in more than 100 species at this family-friendly zoo!
🔍 The third-largest zoo in Lower Saxony, offering walkable enclosures, playgrounds, and gastronomy.

Why Go

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Perfect for families with diverse animals and playgrounds
🐾 Get up close with over 2500 animals from 100+ species, including sloths and wolves
🚶‍♀️ Explore many walkable animal enclosures
🎉 Enjoy special events like the 75th Birthday Celebration and Patron Day
🍎 Witness daily public feedings for various animals
📚 Participate in educational programs and guided tours
🍽️ Dine at the zoo's own gastronomy facilities

Hours

🗓️ Open 365 days a year with an annual pass option
⏰ Specific daily opening hours are available on the official website

Cost

🎟️ Tickets can be purchased online
💳 Annual passes are available for year-round access
💰 Check the official website for current admission prices

Getting There

🚗 By Car:

  • From North (A31): Exit Lohne / Nordhorn, follow signs to Nordhorn, then B403 towards Bad Bentheim, then follow Tierpark signs.
  • From South (A31): Exit Schüttorfer Kreuz towards Bad Bentheim (A30), then Nordhorn / Bad Bentheim exit, B403 towards Nordhorn, bypass road towards Lingen / Nordhorn Zentrum, then follow Tierpark signs.
  • From West (NL) (A30) / East (A30): Exit Nordhorn / Bad Bentheim, B403 towards Nordhorn, bypass road towards Lingen / Nordhorn Zentrum, then follow Tierpark signs.
    🚌 By Public Transport:
  • Take train (RB 56 line) to Nordhorn station.
  • From Nordhorn station, take bus line 32 to the Tierpark.

🅿️ Parking

📍 Visitor Address for navigation: Heseper Weg 110, 48531 Nordhorn. Parking available on-site.

Food

🍔 On-site gastronomy facilities are available for visitors.

Activities

🐒 See coatis, meerkats, squirrel monkeys, seals, griffon vultures, wolves, sloths, porcupines, alpacas, and Vietnamese sika deer.
🤸‍♀️ Enjoy multiple playgrounds for children.
🗣️ Attend commentated public feedings.
📸 Participate in summer holiday photo contests.

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