Grzimek-Haus

Grzimek-Haus is an educational building at Frankfurt Zoo that focuses on nocturnal creatures in their natural-like settings. The structure houses prehensile porcupines, various bat species, and other animals in designed environments that mimic their habitats.

The facility was established as a center for endangered species breeding and research in European zoos. Its founding represented a major shift toward scientific conservation work in the late 20th century.

The building carries the name of a pioneering conservationist whose work shaped modern wildlife protection efforts. Visitors experience how the facility connects people to the natural world through direct observation.

The building is easily accessible to visitors of all ages and offers multilingual displays throughout the space. The rooms are kept dim and cool to maintain proper conditions for the nocturnal animals on display.

The facility uses specialized equipment to convert ultrasonic bat calls into sounds that human ears can actually hear. This allows visitors to experience the hidden world of how these nocturnal creatures communicate with each other.