Tierpark und Fossilium Bochum, Zoo with fossil museum in Bochum, Germany
The zoological park contains 3,300 animals of 350 species, including seals, Humboldt penguins, and Seychelles giant tortoises in naturalistic enclosures.
The Fossilium section displays the Helmut Leich collection, featuring 55 showcases of prehistoric marine life, including coelacanths and nautiloids from the Jurassic period.
The park organizes educational programs about climate change effects on local waters through their 'Scuba meets Science' initiative and regular expert meetings.
The park operates from 9:00 to 19:00 during summer months, with reduced hours in winter, and provides complete wheelchair accessibility throughout its grounds.
Visitors can observe marine life through the 170,000-liter coral reef aquarium and walk through an open aviary filled with various wading bird species.
Location: Bochum
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Operator: Tierpark Bochum gGmbH
Opening Hours: March, October: Monday-Sunday 09:00-18:00; April-September: 09:00-19:00; November-February: 09:00-16:30; December 24: 09:00-13:00; December 31: 09:00-13:00
Website: https://tierpark-bochum.de
GPS coordinates: 51.49060,7.22722
Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:38
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