Nature & natural history museums in Brandenburg

Wildpark Schorfheide is a wildlife park nestled in the heart of Groß Schönebeck, within the Schorfheide-Chorin Biosphere Reserve. This park offers a unique opportunity to experience the natural habitat of various local and exotic animals in a serene and protected environment.

The Cottbus Zoo, located in the city of Cottbus, is home to a diverse range of animals. With approximately 1200 animals from about 170 different species, the zoo offers a unique opportunity to observe and learn about a variety of wildlife. The zoo's collection includes both common and rare species, providing a comprehensive overview of the animal kingdom.

The Oderbruchzoo is a small zoo located in Altreetz, in the Märkisch-Oderland district of Brandenburg. It gained national attention in 1997 when it was threatened by the Oder flood. Despite the threat, the zoo was not flooded thanks to the efforts of the Bundeswehr, the fire brigade, the Technical Relief Agency, and other helpers. This event led to increased media attention and subsequent donations of money, goods, and animals to the zoo.

The Barnim Panorama, located in Wandlitz, serves as both an agricultural museum and a visitor center for the Barnim Nature Park. It was established in September 2013, combining the Agrarmuseum Wandlitz and the Naturparkzentrum Barnim. The museum houses the largest collection of agricultural history in Brandenburg, providing insights into the two-hundred-year history of Brandenburg's agriculture.

The Internationales Fledermausmuseum Julianenhof is a unique natural history museum located in Julianenhof, a part of the municipality of Märkische Höhe in the Märkisch-Oderland district. The museum is dedicated to the protection of bats and their environment, providing visitors with an in-depth understanding of these fascinating creatures and the efforts to conserve them.

The Waldmuseum Stendenitz, nestled in the town of Stendenitz in the northern part of Brandenburg, is one of the oldest forest museums in Germany. It is situated in the picturesque region of Ruppiner Schweiz, near Neuruppin on the Zermützelsee. This location offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the rich history and natural beauty of the area.

The Germendorf Animal, Leisure and Dinosaur Park is a unique attraction that combines a zoo and a dinosaur park. Visitors can explore life-sized replicas of dinosaurs, providing an exciting and educational experience for all ages. The park is located in the Germendorf district of Oranienburg, making it easily accessible for tourists.

Tierpark Angermünde, established in 1963, is a unique zoo located in Uckermark, Brandenburg. It serves as a place of relaxation with its park-like character and adventure playground. The park is a few kilometers south of the city center, stretching along Puschkinallee and covering a total area of 8 hectares.

The Tierpark Perleberg is a zoo situated in the city of Perleberg, in the Brandenburg region of Germany. It was established on the 7th of October, 1964, making it a long-standing part of the local community. The zoo is located in the southern part of the city, in an area known as Vorderheide, which is part of the Perleberger Stadtforst.

The Wildpark Johannismühle covers an area of over 100 hectares and houses approximately 500 animals from about 50 different species. This vast diversity of wildlife offers visitors a chance to observe and learn about various species in their natural habitat.

Tiergarten Teltow, previously known as Vogelpark Teltow with a petting zoo, is a privately owned zoo situated in Teltow, a city in the Potsdam-Mittelmark district of Brandenburg. This zoo, which started as a private bird park in 1968, was opened to the public in 1990 and gradually expanded into a petting zoo.

The Wildpark Frankfurt (Oder) is a wildlife park nestled in the Rosengarten district of the city of Frankfurt (Oder). It spans across an expansive area of approximately 16 hectares, offering a park-like environment for visitors to explore. The park is home to a variety of wildlife, providing a unique opportunity for visitors to immerse themselves in nature.

The Finsterwalde Zoo, founded in 1969, is situated in the Finsterwalde Bürgerheide of the city of Finsterwalde in the Elbe-Elster district in southern Brandenburg. This location offers a unique setting for the zoo, providing a natural habitat for the animals and a serene environment for visitors.

The Forstbotanischer Garten Eberswalde is a significant botanical garden and arboretum located in Eberswalde, Germany. Covering an area of 8 hectares, it offers a vast space for visitors to explore and appreciate the beauty of nature.

Covering an area of approximately 11 hectares, Zoo Frankfurt is home to a variety of rare species. These animals are housed in three main buildings: the Grizimek-Haus, the Exotarium, and the Vogelhaus. The Grizimek-Haus, named after former zoo director Bernhard Grzimek, is divided into two sections: one for nocturnal animals and another for primarily diurnal small mammals. The Exotarium houses a group of donkey penguins in a cooled enclosure and many different fish and reptiles. The Vogelhaus, along with surrounding aviaries, is home to a large number of bird species.