Zoo am Meer

Zoo Bremerhaven, Bremen, Germany

What to expect

The Zoo am Meer in Bremerhaven is a theme zoo specializing in water-dwelling and Nordic animal species. It features a begehbare Felsenlandschaft, or walkable rock landscape, with large enclosures and water basins that allow visitors to observe the animals up close. The zoo is home to around 280 animals from 47 species, including Eisbären, Basstölpel, Robben, and Humboldtpinguine. There is also a Nordseeaquarium with nine tanks showcasing various underwater worlds of the North Sea. The zoo has a large playground with a pirate ship and a petting zoo, making it a great destination for families with children. An observation platform offers stunning views of the Wesermündung and the surrounding area

Plan your family visit to the Zoo am Meer with these blog insights 👇

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Bremerhaven: Family trip with toddler and teenagers

Bremerhaven: Family trip with toddler and teenagers
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Zoo am Meer, known for polar animals. We stayed for a good half hour with the polar bears

Highlights: Franka loved watching the polar bears ✨

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#cities4family: City trips with children in Lower Saxony

#cities4family: City trips with children in Lower Saxony
This family's experience:

Activities: The Kleinkind and I explored the Zoo am Meer

Highlights: We enjoyed exploring the Zoo am Meer ✨

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(Tip!) Bremerhaven with kids: sights top 8!

(Tip!) Bremerhaven with kids: sights top 8!
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the zoo, which is a mix between a zoo and an aquarium, and saw polar bears, and other animals living in or around water or in a very cold climate

Highlights: The polar bear is the absolute highlight of the zoo, and kids can do quite a bit of climbing and scrambling ✨