Being in Vilseck, Germany and it only being a regular two day weekend, we needed something close by to explore that would only take a few hours or so. It was pretty rainy this day but we still had an amazing time in Nuernberg, Germany. We went to the Nuernberg Zoo.......Tiergarten Nuernberg.
Even with the rain, the zoo had plenty of tree coverage to keep us pretty dry and the animals were still out and playful. Tiergarten Nuernberg was first opened in May of 1912. The zoo was then closed for good in Februrary 1939 because Hitler took control of the property for part of his rally grounds.
The zoo reopened in a new location in May 1939. After the Second World War broke out, there was a lack of food and staff. The air raids wrecked almost every building and enclosure and many animals died.
From the end of the war until 1947, the zoo was protected by US troops and at the end of the 1950's reconstruction was completed. In the 1960's and 1970's they added a giraffe house, tropical center, AND a dolphinarium (this was my daughter's favorite part).
Tiergarten Nuernberg is open daily 8:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. with the last entry to the park being at 6:30 p.m. The animal houses are locked at 6:45 p.m. Entry fees to the tiergarten are as follows:
~Family Ticket (2 adults with own children) - 31,50 Euros
~Single Family Ticket (1 adult with own children) - 18,00 Euros
~Adult - 13,50 Euros
~Child (4-13 years old) - 6,50 Euros
~Students, retirees, disabled people, unemployed, with presentation of public transportation ticket (VGN or DB) for adults, evenings (from 5 p.m.) - 11,50 Euros
~With presentation of public transportation ticket (VGN or DB) for children and kindergarten groups (4-13 years old), evenings (from 5 p.m.) - 4,80 Euros
~Groups (>15 people): Adults - 11,50 Euros Children (4-13) - 4,80 Euros
There are dolphin shows every day at 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., & 3:30 p.m. at the dolphinlagoon.
Lion feeding is daily (except Mon. & Thurs.) at 4:00 p.m.
Seal feeding is daily in the Aquapark at 9:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
Polar Bear feeding is daily in the Aquapark at 2:15 p.m.
Otter feeding is daily in the Aquapark at 2:45 p.m.
Penguin feeding is daily in the Aquapark at 3:15 p.m.
Dogs are NOT allowed at the zoo!
As many of you know, I am slightly obsessed with zoos and go to every one that I can! This one was pretty good. Kind of small but has quite the diverse population of animals and they seem to be well taken care of. All in all, another good trip, close to home and an easy day trip!
Thanks for reading and until next post......Get out and EXPLORE the world we live in!!!
Even with the rain, the zoo had plenty of tree coverage to keep us pretty dry and the animals were still out and playful. Tiergarten Nuernberg was first opened in May of 1912. The zoo was then closed for good in Februrary 1939 because Hitler took control of the property for part of his rally grounds.
The zoo reopened in a new location in May 1939. After the Second World War broke out, there was a lack of food and staff. The air raids wrecked almost every building and enclosure and many animals died.
From the end of the war until 1947, the zoo was protected by US troops and at the end of the 1950's reconstruction was completed. In the 1960's and 1970's they added a giraffe house, tropical center, AND a dolphinarium (this was my daughter's favorite part).
~Family Ticket (2 adults with own children) - 31,50 Euros
~Single Family Ticket (1 adult with own children) - 18,00 Euros
~Adult - 13,50 Euros
~Child (4-13 years old) - 6,50 Euros
~Students, retirees, disabled people, unemployed, with presentation of public transportation ticket (VGN or DB) for adults, evenings (from 5 p.m.) - 11,50 Euros
~With presentation of public transportation ticket (VGN or DB) for children and kindergarten groups (4-13 years old), evenings (from 5 p.m.) - 4,80 Euros
~Groups (>15 people): Adults - 11,50 Euros Children (4-13) - 4,80 Euros
There are dolphin shows every day at 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., & 3:30 p.m. at the dolphinlagoon.
Lion feeding is daily (except Mon. & Thurs.) at 4:00 p.m.
Seal feeding is daily in the Aquapark at 9:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
Polar Bear feeding is daily in the Aquapark at 2:15 p.m.
Otter feeding is daily in the Aquapark at 2:45 p.m.
Penguin feeding is daily in the Aquapark at 3:15 p.m.
Dogs are NOT allowed at the zoo!
Thanks for reading and until next post......Get out and EXPLORE the world we live in!!!
Looks like a very nice, well kept zoo. I to love to go to the zoo. But being I'm alone now, kids being grown and all, I don't get out as much.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing another wonderful trip.
It was a very nice zoo.....The animals seem so much free-er and happier than a lot of zoos in the U.S.
DeleteLove it Lindsey!!! Glad you guys are enjoying the sights!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures as usual. Kids looked like they had fun. Keep going strong!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures as usual. Kids looked like they had fun. Keep going strong!
ReplyDeleteAwesome!! Thanks for sharing!! One more zoo to add to your collection!! Great history back story too!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful even for a small zoo seems like they have allot to offer... Better then some zoos I've been to in America
ReplyDeleteit was very well taken care of
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