Starting in September 2026, the new tunnels Deep Diving and Forest At Night will be open to the public.

In the subway you’ll dive way down—up to 4,000 meters into the deep sea—and encounter some strange creatures. Creatures that seem strange at first glance. That’s because living in such extreme environments requires different adaptations than we’re used to. To these animals, we probably look strange.

There are also interesting phenomena in the dark—luminescent phenomena. Some produce their own light, like fireflies; others fluoresce under UV light, like scorpions. And what else? Find out for yourself on the expedition into the forest.

OPENING PROGRAM

3:30 p.m Secco & Sneak Peek & Special Guest: Lumisense*
4:00 p.m. Welcome: Dr. Eva Gebauer, Director of Bionicum, Bavarian State Natural History Collections
4:10 p.m. Intro: Prof. Dr. Jörg Overmann, Director General, Bavarian State Natural History Collections
4:20 p.m. Once Upon a Time, a Captain Set Sail… Prof. Dr. William Megill, Professor of Biomimetics, Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences
4:40 p.m. Quiz Time with Everyone
5:00 p.m. Food, Fun, and Friends

Please register and indicate the number of attendees: info@bionicum.de

*Lumisense was developed by Hannah Seiler, Hof University of Applied Sciences, Münchberg Campus

There are brand new stations on the Bionic Tour at the animal enclosures. Get ready for an exciting journey through the zoo and discover the fascinating world of biomimetics.

How does it work? Super easy: Grab one of the two puzzle routes (or both if you have plenty of time), follow the clues from Nao the robot to the stations and crack the tricky puzzle. You found out the solution? Then off to the Bionicum, there might me a reward…

When? 6 October 2024, 9 am – 5 pm

How? The rally cards are available in the Bionicum

You can do them in German or English

The rallies are wheelchair accessible

There are no additional costs for visitors to the zoo, no pre-registration required

Nature is full of colors, not all of which are based on dyes. Some color impressions are only created by the structure of the surfaces. Depending on the incidence of light, iridescent color effects are created. Luminous butterflies and iridescent beetles have also inspired Augsburg photographer Thomas Büchsemann to take razor-sharp macro shots.

At the opening event of our special exhibition, you can find out how many individual steps are behind a single photograph live and directly from the professional himself. In addition, Prof. Nicolas Vogel from the Chair of Particle Technology (LFG) at FAU will explain how his team produces colorful, shiny rainbow chocolate. Of course you can also try it!

Champagne, snacks, chocolate and a dazzlingly beautiful special exhibition await you. There are no additional costs for visitors to the zoo.

When: June 13, 2024, 3:00 p.m.
Where? Bionicum at Nuremberg Zoo

Nature is full of magnificent colors, some even glow in the dark. There are pulsating mushrooms, flickering fish, glowing fireflies and much more. But how exactly do they do this? There are several answers to this exciting question. Because nature has developed different strategies for this. Together we will uncover the secrets and shed light on the darkness with a home-made swarm of fireflies in a jar.

When?           21.08.2024, 1 – 2:30 pm

Age?             8 – 12 years, parents may come too

Registration? info@bionicum.de

Nature is full of magnificent colors, some even glow in the dark. There are pulsating mushrooms, flickering fish, glowing fireflies and much more. But how exactly do they do this? There are several answers to this exciting question. Because nature has developed different strategies for this. Together we will uncover the secrets and shed light on the darkness with a home-made swarm of fireflies in a jar.

When?           08.08.2024, 1 – 2:30 pm

Age?             8 – 12 years, parents may come too

Registration? info@bionicum.de

Nature is full of magnificent colors, some even glow in the dark. There are pulsating mushrooms, flickering fish, glowing fireflies and much more. But how exactly do they do this? There are several answers to this exciting question. Because nature has developed different strategies for this. Together we will uncover the secrets and shed light on the darkness with a home-made swarm of fireflies in a jar.

When?           29.05.2024, 1 – 2:30 pm

Age?             8 -12 years, parents may come too

Registration? info@bionicum.de

Of sandy deserts, colorful corals and swarming robots

There are so many habitats on earth and each poses different challenges for its inhabitants. How do animals in arid regions obtain vital water? How do coral reefs form and, by the way, can damaged reefs be repaired? What can robots learn from flocks of birds?
Find out what strategies animals and plants have developed to survive – and where the Easter Bunny has hidden the surprise. Grab the Easter treasure map at the entrance to the Bionicum and go on an adventure rally.

When?           Whenever you want during the Easter vacations

Who?             Anybody

Registration? not necessary