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Zoological Museum, University Of Zurich

From the giant frog mouth to the minke whale, from the shaggy hair snail to the bare-nosed wombat, the colorful animal world presents itself here in all colors and shapes. Natural history museum with 2 floors of exhibits, including animal models & interactive displays. There is a...

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Zoological Museum, University Of Zurich — Zürich, Switzerland.

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From the giant frog mouth to the minke whale, from the shaggy hair snail to the bare-nosed wombat, the colorful animal world presents itself here in all colors and shapes.

Zoological Museum, University Of Zurich - Zürich | Secret World Trip Planner

Natural history museum with 2 floors of exhibits, including animal models & interactive displays. There is a lot for visitors to discover: Whales sing through headphones and insects hum. Through a magnifying glass you can explore the tiny mouthparts of an ant or the hairy legs of a spider. Or you can stroke the fur of deer and wild boar.

Children thirsty for knowledge can learn a lot at the exciting family workshops: every Sunday, after a stimulating introduction to a biological topic, the families solve interactive research tasks.

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The museum offers exciting family workshops every Sunday where children can participate in interactive research tasks after learning about biological topics. Visitors can also explore exhibits through magnifying glasses to examine tiny details like ant mouthparts or spider legs, and touch real animal fur from deer and wild boar.
The museum features a diverse collection ranging from giant frogs and minke whales to shaggy hair snails and bare-nosed wombats. The exhibits showcase the animal world in all its colors and shapes across two floors of displays.
Yes, the museum offers unique sensory experiences including listening to whale songs through headphones and hearing insect humming. These interactive displays complement the traditional animal models and allow visitors to engage with nature in creative ways.
The museum features 2 floors of exhibits filled with animal models and interactive displays. This layout provides plenty of space for visitors to explore the diverse collection of specimens and engage with the various exhibits.
Sundays are the best time to visit if you want to participate in the museum's family workshops, which include stimulating introductions to biological topics followed by interactive research tasks. These programs are specifically designed for families with children thirsty for knowledge about the natural world.

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