Learning from nature

Technical solutions through understanding biological structures and processes. That is bionics.

Luminous butterflies and iridescent beetles

Macro photographs by Thomas Büchsemann and iridescent colours to marvel at and try out

Highlight

On weekends, holidays and during school breaks in Bavaria, the popular shows with the human-like robots Nao, Emma and Momo take place at 12:00 noon and 3:00 pm.

Spider's silk, the allrounder

The spider's thread looks extremely delicate, but this impression is misleading. Spider' silk is five times stronger than steel and is more elastic than rubber. No fibre created by humans can match this super thread.

What's new?

That way you'll always know what we're working on. Maybe we've already finished it and you can try it out?

Bionicum at Nuremberg Zoo

What can we humans learn from nature? And why is this so important for the future of our blue planet?

At Bionicum, children and adults alike can find answers to these questions. The interactive exhibition, covering an area of around 400 m², offers comprehensive information on topics relevant to the future, such as nature and species conservation, biological diversity, sustainable use of resources, creative innovations and technologies of the future. Since April 2025, evolution has been another central component of the exhibition. It serves as the basis for bionics and shows how nature’s solutions have developed and proven themselves over millions of years.

In addition to exciting background information, visitors can also immerse themselves in the world of bionics through original exhibits and hands-on experiments. A special highlight is the bionic tour of the zoo, where visitors can marvel at the biological models right next to the animal enclosures.

Immerse yourself in a fascinating world and discover how nature serves as a model for technical innovations and thus contributes to the sustainable shaping of our future.

Discover the Bionicum

Outdoor

Ausstellungen

Explore our offerings on the grounds of Nuremberg Zoo.

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Indoor

Ausstellungen

Discover the Bionicum – an interactive exhibition for children and adults.

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Education & Learning

Tours & Programs

We offer programmes tailored to specific age groups for educational institutions.

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