North Rhine-Westphalia is home to more zoos than any other federal state. No wonder it's not easy for you to decide. Every single zoo and animal park has its own special highlights: There are colourful butterfly houses, safari tours to wild animals in the savannah or a 360-degree glass tunnel aquarium with a view of an underwater world. Whether on land, in the water or in the petting zoo: you are guaranteed to find the right place for your own personal, animal-themed experience.
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Zoos and zoos
Safariland Stukenbrock
Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock Learn moreAfrica in East Westphalia: At Safariland Stukenbrock, you can experience the "wilderness adventure" right on your doorstep. In addition to 600 exotic animals that live here "in the wild" without fences or bars, there are carousels, live shows, a wild water ride and a large indoor playground. Overnight accommodation is available in the adjoining adventure resort.Sea life Oberhausen
Oberhausen Open todayLearn moreWith more than 5,000 marine creatures and over 2 million liters of water, the aquarium offers an unforgettable experience for the whole family. Located directly at Westfield Centro, a unique journey through the oceans awaits you here, where you can get very close to the animals.TerraZoo Rheinberg
Rheinberg Learn moreA visit to the TerraZoo Rheinberg is an exotic sight. The terrarium house is the focal point of the zoological institute with an attached reptile sanctuary. Around 400 cold-blooded animals such as snakes, lizards and tortoises, as well as spiders and insects, can be discovered here.Green Zoo Wuppertal
Wuppertal Open todayLearn moreNestled in a beautiful landscape on a hillside with wide meadows, large ponds and old trees, the zoo offers a unique experience for the whole family.Alsdorf Zoo
Alsdorf Learn moreThe Alsdorfer Weiher animal park in the Eifel region is home to over 20 animal species and is an ideal excursion destination for families: there's lots to see and experience with free admission, for example cozy rest areas and varied play areas.Vosswinkel Wild Forest
Arnsberg Learn moreIn the Vosswinkel Wild Forest, everything is different from other zoos. This is because the 2,000-hectare site near Arnsberg is actually nothing more than a forest, but due to its high proportion of old deciduous trees and its great diversity of species, it has been designated a European nature reserve and there is plenty to discover here.Bochum Zoo and Fossilium
Bochum Open todayLearn moreIt's just a stone's throw from the jungle to the North Sea, and from the aquarium it's straight on to the dinosaurs. A visit to the adventure worlds of the Bochum Zoo and Fossilium promises exciting encounters. Discover the biodiversity of our planet and take time for a journey through the history of the earth.Krefeld Zoo
Krefeld Learn moreFrom delicate butterflies and funny penguins to full-grown gorillas: around 930 animals live peacefully side by side at Krefeld Zoo. Each of the 140 species has its own area. Some with a villa, some with a pool or chilled-out lounge. Meerkats, cheetahs and ostriches also feel at home in NRW.Zoom Adventure World Gelsenkirchen
Gelsenkirchen Open todayLearn moreGet ready for an unforgettable adventure at Zoom Erlebniswelt Gelsenkirchen! Up-close encounters with fascinating animals from all over the world await you here.
