Zoo at the Sea with the North Sea Aquarium
Zoo am Meer
Fee required
Wheelchair accessible
Discover the fascinating Zoo am Meer in Bremerhaven, a modern zoo specializing in aquatic and northern animals, offering unique underwater viewing and family-friendly experiences.

🦁 Discover the fascinating Zoo am Meer in Bremerhaven, home to 1,100 animals across 120 species, specializing in aquatic and northern animals.
🐠 Explore the impressive North Sea Aquarium with nine tanks of marine life, offering unique underwater viewing opportunities.

Why Go

🐾 See polar bear twins Anna and Elsa, seals, penguins, chimpanzees, energetic otters, and relaxing pumas through floor-to-ceiling glass panes.
🌊 Dive into the North Sea Aquarium, featuring impressive sea creatures like cat sharks, sea wolves, seahorses, and octopuses.
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Enjoy daily animal feedings, an adventure playground with an overturned ship's hump, and direct access to the kea enclosure for children.
πŸ“š Learn about biodiversity and species conservation through guided tours, a dedicated zoo school, and various events.
🌧️ Many exhibits are indoors or covered, making it suitable for rainy weather.

Hours

πŸ—“οΈ Open daily, Monday through Sunday.
β˜€οΈ April to September: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
πŸ‚ March and October: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
❄️ November to February: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
πŸŽ„ Special Dates: December 24th and 31st: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
⏰ Cash desk closes 30 minutes before closing time.

Cost

🎟️ Day Tickets:
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Adults: 12.00 Euro; Children (4-14 years): 7.50 Euro; Children (0-3 years): Free.
πŸ‘ͺ Family Day Ticket (2 adults + own children up to 14): 30.00 Euro.
🎫 Special Offers: Family Day every Monday (except public holidays) with reduced rates.
β™Ώ Accompanying person for visitors with 'B' or 'H' on disability ID receives free entry.

Checklist

⏱️ Plan for a minimum stay of 1-2 hours, with most visitors spending 2-3 hours to fully experience the zoo and aquarium.

Parking

πŸ…ΏοΈ The zoo is located at H.-H.-Meier-Straße 7, 27568 Bremerhaven. Additional resources for planning your visit include links to a city map and route planner.

Why Avoid

πŸ• Continuously barking dogs may be expelled; no admission for groups of dogs.
⚠️ Children under 12 and persons requiring constant supervision must be accompanied by an adult.

Accessibility

β™Ώ The facility is designed with disability access, ensuring a comfortable visit for all.

Amenities

β˜• A cafe, toilets, and a gift shop are available on-site.

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zooaquariumanimalsfamily-friendlyeducationconservationindooroutdoorBremerhavenaccessibilitychildrengroups