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

SORRY, ALL BOOKED ALREADY! Why doesn’t the cabbage get wet? And why do floating ferns shimmer silvery under water? We explore the whys and discover what happens when biology and technology work together. We try out the lotus effect and the salvinia effect live.

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The Bionicum is wheelchair-accessible. For other restrictions, please contact us directly.

When? 11 am & 2 pm

The nature of our planet is full of wonders. Luminous deep-sea creatures, state-forming insects and giant climbing plants are just a few examples. Many of these wondrous phenomena are unknown to humans, some of them have been observed, others have been described and studied. And some of these phenomenal treasures have been closely scrutinized by researchers. We humans have discovered that we can learn a lot from nature. Structures of particularly stable plants have been studied and recreated, clever ventilation systems have been discovered and adopted by animals and great surfaces with special properties have been transferred to human inventions. During the guided tour of the permanent exhibition, we explore some examples of these treasures of nature. In the special exhibition “Iridescently Beautiful”, we will get to the bottom of the mystery of how particularly colorful insects become true living jewels through spectral colors. The guided tour is in German only.

When? Friday 3 pm, Saturday 2 pm, Sunday 2 pm

How? Please register here

Where? in front of the Zoo

The zoo is so big and you don’t know where to start? Then take a fascinating journey of discovery on the Bionic Tour. You’ll find out what we can learn from nature for technology. We have set up new stations at the animal enclosures where you can join in the fun. How does it work? It’s simple: take one of the two puzzle routes in the Bionicum, follow the instructions to the stations and solve the tricky puzzle.

The rallies are available in German and English!

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

What can we learn from nature and why is this so important for the future of our blue planet? We provide answers to these questions and offer information on future-relevant topics such as nature and species conservation, biodiversity and sustainable use of resources, creative innovations and technologies of the future.

The teacher training course is a cooperation with the Staatliche Schulamt Nürnberg. You will discover the fascinating potential of bionics directly on site and deepen your pedagogical know-how, with a special focus on digital programs. After a tour of the exhibition, you will have the opportunity to experience the latest developments at first hand and embark on a journey of discovery through the world of bionics.

We offer you a sound basis for instructive and sustainable teaching units that can be seamlessly integrated into the curriculum. We will introduce you to the analog workshops on site as well as our diverse digital-based programs such as the time travel challenge with the Bionik2Future app or the digital workshop on biodiversity. Immerse yourself in innovative and interactive knowledge transfer and be inspired.

Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Number of participants: 5 – 20

Registration: only in FIBS

Discover the fascinating potential of bionics and bio-inspired technologies and deepen your pedagogical know-how in the Bionicum. After an introductory tour of the exhibition, you will have the opportunity to experience the latest innovations at first hand and embark on a discovery journey through the zoo. We offer you a sound basis for educational and sustainable teaching units that can be seamlessly integrated into the LehrplanPLUS – both at school and in the Bionicum. In workshops on topics such as air, water and biodiversity, we show you experiments that you can carry out easily and cost-effectively. We enable playful experiences through digital-based programs, for example in the escape game with robot grippers or in the time travel challenge with the Bionik2Future app. Immerse yourself in innovative and interactive science communication and get inspired for project days, science week and P/W seminars. (German)

Time: 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Number of participants: 5 – 20

Registration: at info@bionicum.de or via FIBS

Introducing children to nature and technology is best done in a playful context. Slip into the role of the pupils and join the little inventor Nik and his friend Bio, the fox, on an exciting journey through the world of bionics and biodiversity. Following a children’s book reading, we will experience and explore the exhibition together and also get to know another inhabitant of the Bionicum, the little robot. We will show you the potential of science communciation in the Bonicum and the zoo. In the workshop, you will make small experiments on water, air and biodiversity that you can easily and inexpensively integrate into your lessons. (German)

Time: 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Number of participants: 5 – 20

Registration: info@bionicum.de or via FIBS

Seals, polar bears and penguins – some animals are pure winter pros. What kind of winter protection have they developed in order to stand the cold and ice? And what can we learn from them? Let’s take a closer look on the Bionic Tour at Nuremberg Zoo.

When? 12.02.2024, 1 – 2:30 pm

Who? Free of charge for zoo visitors

Registration? info@bionicum.de

Meeting point? Polar bear enclosure at Nuremberg Zoo

Polar bear and penguin: Nuremberg Zoo // Tom Burger