Tierpark Petermoor
Bassum, Tierpark Petermoor
Explore Tierpark Petermoor in Bassum, Germany's first recognized Arche-Park, dedicated to preserving endangered breeds and offering a delightful family experience with diverse animals and engaging playgrounds.

📜 Germany's first recognized Arche-Park, dedicated to preserving old and endangered breeds.
🐾 A family-friendly experience with diverse animals, playgrounds, and educational resources.

Why Go

🌳 Explore Germany's first recognized Arche-Park (since 2007)
🐒 See unique animals like ~250 animals of ~60 species, including Kattas, Kangaroos, Axishirsche, Indian Hirschziegenantilopen, Lamas, Nandus, Diepholzer Moorschnucke, West African pygmy goats (petting zoo), free-roaming Indian peacocks, Chinese chipmunks, and colorful parrots
🤸‍♀️ Enjoy playgrounds, including "Klettern wie die Kattas", another climbing landscape, and a balance course
📚 Visit the Zooschule, an accessible educational learning space for all ages
🧺 Relax at picnic areas, the explorer's hut, or park benches
🏆 Awarded "Top Excursion Destination in Lower Saxony" in 2022 and 2023
🏅 Ranked 34th in Germany's 2025 Zoo-Ranking

Why Avoid

🚫 Bringing other animals is strictly forbidden (except dogs on short leash)
🐕 Dogs must be kept 2.50 meters from certain enclosures (house animal enclosure and Kattas)
🍎 Feeding the animals is expressly prohibited

Cost

💰 Entry is free

Managed By

🤝 Förderverein Tierpark Petermoor in Bassum e.V. and Stadt Bassum

History

🗓️ Established in 1967 as a nature and animal park

Hours

⏰ Open year-round, daily and ganztägig (24/7)