[Mecklenburg-Vorpommern]

[German]

Zoos & Reserves
in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Germany

19061 Schwerin
Waldschulenweg 1
Tel. 0385/ 3 95 51 32
Fax: 0385/ 3 95 51 30
Schwerin Zoo
The Zoo in Schwerin it houses some 600 creatures of 100 different species. There is a huge water fowl community living in ideal conditions in a central water landscape. There are also exotic species such as zebras, kangaroos, rhinos, big cats, penguins and monkeys and a pets corner for the children.
17429 Seebad Bansin
Goethestrasse 10
Tropic House Bansin
The Tropic House is located in the heart of  the seaside resort Bansin. Approximately  400 animals of 150 different species live in the miniature zoo. The spectrum  varies from lizards, snakes, birds, monkeys and goats. The kids especially like the petting zoo with goats and donkeys.
18273 Guestrow
Verbindungschaussee
Nature- and Environmental Park (NUP)
Mecklenburg Vorpommern is known for its beautiful landscape. On an area of  about 200 hectares, hills, woodland, meadows, lakes and creeks form an amazing picture of harmony on. Huge open-air enclosures for wildlife, birdcages and an aqua tunnel invite families to  interesting trips all year round.
18337 Marlow
Koelzower Chaussee 1
Marlow Bird Sanctuary
A large natural area (partially negotiable) where visitors can see the different species of birds close up. There is lots to do there for the whole family.
19073 Duemmer
Welziner Str.1
Tel. 03869/ 2 22
Duemmer Bird Sanctuary
A private venture on the Duemmer Lake, it houses a huge community of native and exotic birds, set in colorful gardens. There are parrots, parakeets, vultures, owls and many other varieties.
This bird paradise also has a comfortable cafe offering home baking and a hotel for those wishing to stay a while.
18059 Rostock
Rennbahnallee 21
Tel. 0381/ 3 71 11
Rostock Zoo
Set in a spacious park and shady woodland in Rostock, it houses 2000 species from all corners of the earth. There are also representative northern species in a Nordic maritime setting and elephants, monkeys, flamingos and giant snakes.

    

17438 Wolgast
Tannenkamp
Wolgast Zoo Park
Set in a 10 hectare park, it houses some 400 creatures of 52 different species.
17373 Ueckermuende
Chausseestr. 76
Tel. 039771/ 27 48
Ueckermuende Zoo Park
The Zoo am Oderhaff
is an 18 hectare park and is home to 400 creatures of 100 different species. There are crocodiles, snakes, bush babies, fish, wild boar, kangaroos, big cats, owls, Barbary apes and roe and fallow deer. The heritage section features bridges, trestle windmills, fishermen’s cottages, bake house and poultry house as well as a free range gray heron colony with 300 breeding pairs. The pets corner and adventure playground are especially popular with children.
17153 Ivenack Ivenack Oaks
This small corner lies 5 km north-east of Stavenhagen and is well known for its 1000 year old oak trees. The mighty trees stand in a deer reserve which can be reached on foot. The largest specimen has a circumference of about 11 m.
(guides available at the Fritz Reuter Literature Museum)
17194 Damerow Bison Reserve at Damerow
A special attraction in the nature park at Nossentiner -Schwinzer Heide is the Bison Reserve at Damerower Werder south of Jabel on the 320 hectares Koelpinsee Peninsula. The bison thrive in natural conditions there. Visitors can watch the animals close up at feeding times.