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Special animal tours in the nature experience centers

Behind the scenes in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Published: March 25, 2025

A polar bear stands on its two hind legs at the enclosure fence. A small cub is standing in front of him.

1. Rendezvous with your favorite animal and overnight stay in the tree house

Schwerin Zoo

We invite you to a rendezvous with your favorite animal. The exclusive experience includes a one-hour guided tour with lots of exciting information about the animal of your choice, followed by getting to know it personally and feeding it up close. Decide which animal in the rhinoceros savannah, tapir enclosure or Humboldt House, where the sloths live, for example, you would like to meet. Catta, aardvark, penguin, yellow-breasted capuchin, wolf, coati, giraffe or red dog are also looking forward to getting to know you.

An overnight stay in the „Alexander von Humboldt“tree house offers a special kind of zoo experience. From the balcony, you can spot peccaries, coatis and capuchins, among others.

To the tours at Schwerin Zoo

Overnight stay in the tree house at Schwerin Zoo

A wooden house on stilts in the middle of Schwerin Zoo.
An animal lies on its side and is being cuddled by a visitor.

2. Guided tour

OZEANEUM Stralsund

This guided tour is a little something special, as it provides a glimpse into otherwise inaccessible areas of the Ozeaneum. In 90 minutes, visitors experience a tour of the aquariums and take a look behind the scenes in the technical area of the Baltic Sea Aquarium. Aquarists talk about their day-to-day work and explain what is needed to keep the beautiful and near-natural aquariums running. The maximum number of participants per group is ten people.

To the Ozeaneum Nature Experience Center in Stralsund

Compass jellyfish in the Ozeaneum are illuminated for viewing. A small flashlight is used for this and the vessel is illuminated by an employee.
Feeding the anglerfish, © Anke Neumeister

3. become a Bear volunteer

Müritz Bear Sanctuary

Bärenpfleger für einen Tag: Take a look behind the scenes of the Bärenwald Müritz and find out what makes up the work of the animal keeper team. This day offers many exciting insights into the world of the animals and behind the scenes of the daily work in the Müritz animal forest, such as preparing the animal snacks, helping to make the toys and much more. The Bär-Volontär days take place from May to October.

Become a Bär-Volontär now

People stand in front of an information board with their dogs in the Müritz Bear Sanctuary.
Daily feeding starts early and must be well planned., © Bärenwald Müritz
It goes past all the enclosures for the daily feed ration, © Bärenwald Müritz

4. divers in the deep pool

Müritzeum

The moderated use of the diver in the deep pool is a regular visitor attraction at the Müritzeum. Every three weeks, visitors can watch an experienced diver cleaning the deep pool while being surrounded by hundreds of silvery shimmering mares. An aquarium expert comments on the work and tells interesting facts about the fish, the daily technical work in an aquarium and the challenges of keeping over 50 species of fish.

To the guided tours and events at the Müritzeum.

A diver from the Müritzeum dives in the large tank with a school of fish. Visitors watch him.

5. animal keeper for a day

Rostock Zoo

For many animal lovers, being an animal keeper is a dream job. At the zookeeper days, visitors can get a taste of zoo life in a special way and immerse themselves exclusively in the everyday life of a zookeeper. They can get very close to the zoo inhabitants and take a look behind the scenes off the beaten track. In various areas, the temporary colleagues report on their daily interaction with the zoo inhabitants.

Become a zookeeper for a day.

A polar bear stands on its two hind legs at the enclosure fence. A small cub is standing in front of him.
A large marine aquarium at Rostock Zoo with its colorful fish. Children stand in front of it and marvel.
The aquarium world at Rostock Zoo.

All events of the nature experience centers

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  • © Dr. Volker Thiele

    Butterflies in allotment gardens

    • Date: 11/19/25
    • Zur Steinmole, 17192 Waren (Müritz)

    Lecture on the diversity, benefits and damage of our native butterflies

    Read more: "Butterflies in allotment gardens"
  • © Martina Andres

    Nature film series at the Müritzeum ends

    • Date: 1/30/26
    • Zur Steinmole, 17192 Waren (Müritz)

    In cooperation with the Müritz National Park, we are showing the winners of the German Nature Film Award 2025

    Read more: "Nature film series at the Müritzeum ends"
  • © BÄRENWALD Müritz | Manuela Klier

    Winter guided tour in the BÄRENWALD Müritz

    • Next date: Today
    • All dates: 11/1/25 to 3/14/26
    • Am Bärenwald, 17209 Stuer

    Quiet, my ass! During the winter tours, which take place daily from December 4 at 11:00 and 13:30, visitors can learn more about the hibernation of bears.

    Read more: "Winter guided tour in the BÄRENWALD Müritz"
  • Attention! - Title of the winning picture of the Pölking Award by Zhu Xingchao, © fpa-zhu-xingchao

    Highlights 2024 - special exhibition

    • Next date: 12/9/25
    • All dates: 12/9/25 to 3/22/26
    • Zur Steinmole, 17192 Waren (Müritz)

    Fascinating snapshots of nature from the international photo competition complement the permanent exhibition from 09.12.2025 to 22.03.2026.

    Read more: "Highlights 2024 - special exhibition"
  • © puppen-etc

    Mr. Eichhorn and the first snow

    • Date: 12/7/25
    • Zur Steinmole, 17192 Waren (Müritz)

    Puppet theater for all ages 3 and up at the Müritzeum

    Read more: "Mr. Eichhorn and the first snow"
  • © Deutsche Naturfilmstiftung

    Nature film series at the Müritzeum

    • Date: Tomorrow
    • Zur Steinmole, 17192 Waren (Müritz)

    In cooperation with the Müritz National Park, we are showing the winners of the German Nature Film Award 2025

    Read more: "Nature film series at the Müritzeum"
  • © Michael Henneberger

    Rabbits do not whistle

    • Date: 4/5/26
    • Zur Steinmole, 17192 Waren (Müritz)

    Puppet theater for young and old from the age of 4

    Read more: "Rabbits do not whistle"
  • © Dan Petermann

    Short tour for young and old

    • Next date: Today
    • All dates: 11/1/25 to 3/31/26
    • Stubbenkammer, 18546 Sassnitz

    We invite young and old to our exciting short guided tours every day. Learn interesting facts about the KÖNIGSSTUHL National Park Center, the UNESCO World Heritage Old Beech Forests and the chalk coast. Duration: approx. 30min, max. 25 participants

    Read more: "Short tour for young and old"
  • © NZK

    Firebowl, stick bread and story time

    • Next date: 2/2/26
    • All dates: 2/2/26 to 2/20/26
    • Stubbenkammer, 18546 Sassnitz

    Even the cold season can be cozy! Enjoy the winter time with us and your family on the romantic chalk coast with a fire bowl and delicious bread on a stick. Listen to the adventure stories of Mimi & Krax and fairy tales from the Island of Rügen.

    Read more: "Firebowl, stick bread and story time"
  • © Nationalpark-Zentrum KÖNIGSSTUHL

    Photo exhibition: Jürgen Reich "Habitat.chalk"

    • Next date: Today
    • All dates: 11/1/25 to 12/31/25
    • Stubbenkammer, 18546 Sassnitz

    Special exhibition by the renowned and well-known nature photographer Jürgen Reich on the subject of the special chalk cliff habitat.

    Read more: "Photo exhibition: Jürgen Reich "Habitat.chalk""
  • © Müritzeum

    Müritzeum closed

    • Date: 12/5/25
    • Zur Steinmole, 17192 Waren (Müritz)

    due to an event in the house

    Read more: "Müritzeum closed"
  • Winter safari at Schwerin Zoo. Get to know the zoo and its inhabitants after regular closing time on an exclusive winter safari., © Zoo Schwerin

    Winter safari at Schwerin Zoo

    • Next date: 12/5/25
    • All dates: 12/5/25 to 2/20/26
    • An der Crivitzer Chausse, 19055 Schwerin

    Get to know the zoo and its inhabitants after regular closing time on an exclusive winter safari.

    Read more: "Winter safari at Schwerin Zoo"
  • © Zoo Schwerin

    Of penis bones and vaginal plugs

    • Date: 2/14/26
    • Waldschulweg, 19061 Schwerin

    Valentine's Day is the day of romance and love. Couples surprise each other and spend the day together. There is not always time for romance and love in the animal kingdom, but it does exist here too. It takes a lot of energy and creativity to win over your partner in the end. But lies and deceit, prostitution and more drastic approaches also lead to the goal in nature.

    Read more: "Of penis bones and vaginal plugs"
  • © Zoo Rostock

    Animal-magical movie time

    • Next date: Today
    • All dates: 11/6/25 to 12/14/25
    • Barnstorfer Ring, 18059 Rostock

    In November and December, Rostock Zoo invites animal fans young and old to a cozy movie time.

    Read more: "Animal-magical movie time"
  • © Deutsche Naturfilmstiftung

    Nature film series at the Müritzeum

    • Date: 1/16/26
    • Zur Steinmole, 17192 Waren (Müritz)

    In cooperation with the Müritz National Park, we are showing the winners of the German Nature Film Award 2025

    Read more: "Nature film series at the Müritzeum"

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