Nordhorn Animal Park is a family-friendly zoo in Nordhorn, Germany. Nordhorn is located just across the Dutch border at Denekamp and is an hour's drive from Buitenplaats Holten. There are approximately 1700 animals and 100 different species to see here!
Several endangered species can be seen, such as squirrel monkeys and two-toed sloths. This park is different to other parks as it offers the opportunity to take a look at the feed kitchen. Here you can watch the staff prepare food for the animals.
There is also a petting zoo where the children can stroke piglets and goats. Moreover, there is a large playground next to the cafeteria so parent can directly supervise their children. There is also an on-site restaurant serving regional cuisine.
Opening hours:
o March to November = every day from 9 am to 7 pm (entrance up to 6pm)
o November & February = every day from 9 am to 6 pm
o December & January = every day from 9 am to 5 pm
Entrance fees:
o Children up to 4 years = free admission
o Children 5 to 16 years = € 4.50
o Pensioners, students & groups of over 20 people = € 7.50
o Family ticket (adults with their own children up to 16 years) = € 26.00
o Disabled visitors with identification = free entrance
o Dogs = free entrance
o Pull-along cart = € 3.50
The family zoo in the countryside
Experience a day full of happiness with the whole family! With around half a million visitors, the family zoo is one of the most favourite destinations for outings in Bentheim province. More than 2,500 animals in more than 100 different species live in Lower Saxony's third-largest zoo, located right on the Dutch border.
‘During a visit to the zoo, you are guaranteed to experience animals up close, as many of the of the natural enclosures are accessible to visitors. At the family zoo, visitors can meet many exotic animals, from leopards to zebras. A special feature of Nordhorn Zoo is the historic ‘Vechtewelt’. The Vechtehof is the central part of the growing historical area. Many different ancient and, in some cases, highly endangered domestic animal breeds live on this farm. An absolute visitor magnet is the petting zoo with piglets of Bentheimer colour pigs. Guests will also find a playground in the ‘Vechtewelt’ next to the Bistro ‘Mont Blanc’, a playground with a low ropes course, the historic forge, the historic smithy, the ‘Nijnhuuser Schöppken’, restaurant ‘De MalleJan’, a Heuerhaus with temporary exhibitions and a village butcher's shop. A water mill will also be completed this year. Another highlight in the centre of the zoo for all young visitors is the big one. Another highlight in the centre of the zoo for all young visitors is the large adventure playground. The goats, sheep and donkeys in the adjacent petting zoo are waiting to be petted. This makes Nordhorn Zoo an all-round successful day out for the whole family.
Excursion destination for the whole family!
Parking is free and dog lovers can bring their four-legged friends on a short leash.
The family zoo is open daily from 9am to 7pm.
(Other opening hours from November to February). More
information can be found at www.tierpark-nordhorn.de.
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