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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.
© 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.
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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  • Arthur and His Cuddly Bunny // © Theater Randfigur

    Tatütata in the Kids' Room

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

    Puppet Show at the Müritzeum for Everyone Ages 2 and Up

    Read more: "Tatütata in the Kids' Room"
  • Nahaufnahme eines Tieres im Rahmen der Glanzlichter Ausstellung im Zoo Rostock. // © Zoo Rostock/ Bob Luijks

    Highlights at the Rostock Zoo

    • Next date: Today
    • All dates: 9/15/26 to 11/29/26
    • Barnstorfer Ring, 18059 Rostock

    Exhibition at the Old World Monkey House.

    Read more: "Highlights at the Rostock Zoo"
  • © Dan Petermann

    Short tour for young and old

    • Next date: Today
    • All dates: 8/1/26 to 12/31/26
    • 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"
  • © AndeasDuerst/Werk3

    Diving operation in the deep pool

    • Next date: 10/13/26
    • All dates: 2/24/26 to 10/13/26
    • Zur Steinmole, 17192 Waren (Müritz)

    A highlight in Germany's largest aquarium landscape for native freshwater fishes

    Read more: "Diving operation in the deep pool"
  • © Zoo Schwerin

    Dark and dark party

    • Date: 10/31/26
    • An der Crivitzer Chaussee, 19061 Schwerin

    Halloween party with lantern parade

    Read more: "Dark and dark party"
  • Vergrößerung von Holunderblüte und Wanze // © Müritzeum

    From art & nature - collection meets studio

    • Next date: Today
    • All dates: 9/10/26 to 11/29/26
    • Zur Steinmole, 17192 Waren (Müritz)

    a special exhibition with three changing artists in the Müritzeum

    Read more: "From art & nature - collection meets studio"
  • Foto-Ausstellung "Respekt, Mitgefühl und Verständnis" in der Waldgalerie im BÄRENWALD Müritz // © BÄRENWALD Müritz | Manuela Klier

    Waldgalerie Exhibition "Together in the Forest"

    • Next date: Today
    • All dates: 6/1/26 to 10/31/26
    • Am Bärenwald, 17209 Stuer

    The Forest Gallery at BÄRENWALD Müritz has kicked off the season with some wonderful new photos. The Forest Gallery is now highlighting the global work of the animal welfare organization VIER PFOTEN.

    Read more: "Waldgalerie Exhibition "Together in the Forest""
  • © Nationalpark-Zentrum KÖNIGSSTUHL

    Photo exhibition: Jürgen Reich "Habitat.chalk"

    • Next date: Today
    • All dates: 1/1/26 to 1/31/27
    • 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""
  • Karten mit Recyclingmaterial gestalten // © Müritzeum

    Homemade Natural Christmas Magic

    • Date: 11/28/26
    • Zur Steinmole, 17192 Waren (Müritz)

    Advent Workshop at the Müritzeum—an event for the whole family

    Read more: "Homemade Natural Christmas Magic"
  • © NZK-Lehmann

    UNESCO World Heritage exhibition "Ancient Beech Forests"

    • Next date: Today
    • All dates: 4/1/25 to 10/31/26
    • Waldhalle, 18546 Sassnitz

    Hiking destination with exhibition, rest area and snack.

    Read more: "UNESCO World Heritage exhibition "Ancient Beech Forests""
  • Eine Themenführung im Zoo Rostock. // © Zoo Rostock/ Drübbisch

    Sunday guided tour

    • Next date: 10/18/26
    • All dates: 4/19/26 to 10/18/26
    • Barnstorfer Ring, 18059 Rostock

    Themed tours through Rostock Zoo.

    Read more: "Sunday guided tour"
  • © Igelstachelbart_Hericium_erinaceus.jpg Lebrac abgeleitetes Werk, Ak ccm, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia

    On a first-name basis with mushrooms - interesting facts about local mushrooms

    • Date: 10/14/26
    • Zur Steinmole, 17192 Waren (Müritz)

    Illustrated lecture on our native mushrooms given by mushroom expert Manfred Böttcher

    Read more: "On a first-name basis with mushrooms - interesting facts about local mushrooms"
  • Leaves Bingo

    • Next date: 10/12/26
    • All dates: 10/12/26 to 10/30/26
    • Stubbenkammer, 18546 Sassnitz

    Start your tree discovery challenge at the Königsstuhl.

    Read more: "Leaves Bingo"
  • © Nationalaprk-Zentrum KÖNIGSSTUHL

    "Turn old into new" - upcycling workshop

    • Next date: 10/12/26
    • All dates: 10/12/26 to 10/30/26
    • Stubbenkammer, 18546 Sassnitz

    Creating something new from old, unused materials - following nature's example. In our upcycling workshop, young and old can get creative and learn lots of interesting facts about reusing materials.

    Read more: ""Turn old into new" - upcycling workshop"
  • Archaeological hike with Dr. Katrin Staude

    • Date: 10/23/26
    • Stubbenkammer, 18546 Sassnitz

    Discover archaeological evidence in the Jasmund National Park together with Dr. Kathrin Staude.

    Read more: "Archaeological hike with Dr. Katrin Staude"

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