All animal museums to visit in Denmark

Delve into the diverse world of animals at 12 animal museums in Denmark. These museums showcase a variety of species, habitats, and the role of animals in our ecosystem.

Are you an animal lover looking to explore the best animal museums in Denmark? Here are your best options:

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    Falkonergaarden

     Fredensborg
    Watch beautiful falcons in flight, and learn something about the history of falconry. A good idea for a trip outside of Copenhagen.
  2. Zoo and Animal Park2

    Zoo and Animal Park

     Givskud
    Givskud Zoo is a unique combination of a zoo and safari park located in Givskud, just 20 kilometres northwest of Vejle in Denmark. This location allows visitors to experience a diverse range of wildlife in a spacious and natural environment.
  3. Fur Museum3

    Fur Museum

     Nederby
    The Fur Museum, located in Nederby on the island of Fur in the Limfjord, is a natural history museum that houses and displays an extensive collection of early Eocene fossils. These fossils are from the Fur Formation, a layer of earth commonly referred to as moleret, and the underlying Stolleklint Clay on Fur. This collection provides a unique insight into the geological history of the region.
  4. North Sea Oceanarium4

    North Sea Oceanarium

     Hirtshals
    The oceanarium adopts a responsible approach: it strives to provide enough space so the animals can exhibit their natural behaviour.
  5. Øresund Aquarium5

    Øresund Aquarium

     Elsinore
    Aquarium with displays of local marine fauna and flora. Its main attraction is a tank where you can touch various animals.
  6. Skærup Zoo6

    Skærup Zoo

     Skærup
    Skærup Zoo, previously known as Skærup Mini Zoo, is a zoological park situated in Skærup, South Jutland, a little southeast of Vejle. This location is ideal for tourists who are interested in exploring the diverse wildlife that Denmark has to offer.
  7. Boldrup Museum7

    Boldrup Museum

     Stenild
    The Boldrup Museum is an agricultural museum situated slightly south of Nørager and to the north of Hobro. This location provides a serene and authentic rural setting that complements the museum's theme and exhibits.
  8. Lille Vildmosecentret8

    Lille Vildmosecentret

     Møllesø
    Perfect destination for a day out: unspoilt nature of the wildlife park is accompanied by comprehensible visitor centre.
  9. Natural History Museum Aarhus9

    Natural History Museum Aarhus

     Aarhus
    The Natural History Museum Aarhus is a museum in Denmark that is situated in the Aarhus University campus. The museum holds collections of various mammals, birds, skeletons, mollusks, springtails, corral and animal tracks. Only small parts of the entire collection are on display in the Natural Histo
  10. Zoologisk Museum10

    Zoologisk Museum

     Copenhagen
    The Copenhagen Zoological Museum (Zoologisk Museum) is a museum in Copenhagen that is part of the Natural History Museum in the city. The Zoological Museum is among the world's oldest natural history museums, as its collection was started by Ole Worm over 350 years ago. In its permanent exhibition '
  11. Natural History Museum of Denmark11

    Natural History Museum of Denmark

     Copenhagen
    In the corner of the Botanical Garden in Copenhagen, you will find the Natural History Museum of Denmark. Here close to Nørreport Station, you can experience the beautiful old mineral halls and explore the temporary exhibitions on the world of nature. The museum also manages the Zoological Museum in
  12. Thy National Park12

    Thy National Park

     Faddersbøl
    Thy National Park, one of the four national parks in Denmark, holds the distinction of being the first national park on Danish mainland territory. Established on June 29, 2007, the park spans an impressive area of 244 km², offering a vast expanse of natural beauty for visitors to explore.