Neunkirchen Zoo
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description
brief description:
the 14-hectare zoo on the outskirts of Neunkirchen is home to over 500 animals representing more than 100 species: falconry with raptors and owls, Asian elephant temple with large outdoor enclosure, baboon rock with a group of Hamadryas baboons, pinniped bay with seals, African savanna with giraffes, plains zebras and ostriches, expansive outdoor enclosures with a large diversity of ungulates, meerkat compound, modern monkey house with Sumatran orangutans, gray langurs and cotton-top tamarins, small tropics house with terrariums. Zoo-pedagogical centre, playground, kiosk.
relevant filming facts
opening times:
March to October: from 08:30 am to 6:00 pm
November to February: 08:30 am to 5:00 pm
usage:
largest zoo in the Saar region with daily shows
condition:
good overall condition, some construction (new compounds)
interior architecture:
elephant temple with Asian flair, zoo-pedagogical centre with old-fashioned charm, an exotic feline compound which will house lions, tigers and leopards is under construction (2011)
Background noise:
quiet situation, bordering the woods, on the outskirts of Neunkirchen
surroundings:
mini golf course across from the zoo, residential area
Lift/elevator:
n/a
possible disturbing factors:
many guided tours, especially during school times
Space restrictions:
to be discussed
Time restrictions :
to be discussed
Catering:
different gastronomies available
premises:
can be made available in the zoo-pedagogical centre. Hotel and gastronomy located at the entrance to the zoo.
Filming experience:
Gunther von Hagens animal Body Worlds exhibition, local tv reports, music video
accessibility
car:
motorway, exit Neunkirchen-Oberstadt, follow the signposts
train:
Neunkirchen station is 5 km away
supply
sanitary facilities:
available
parking lot:
large public parking lot in front of the zoo
electricity supply:
220 V
water supply:
available