Rostock Zoological Collection celebrates 250 years: door open to explorers!

Rostock Zoological Collection celebrates 250 years: door open to explorers!

On October 25, 2025, the Zoological Collection of the University of Rostock will celebrate its 250th anniversary with a special open day. On this historic date, all interested parties are invited to enjoy the varied offers and programs available from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Entry is free and promises to be a unique experience for visitors of all ages uni-rostock.de reported.

The event not only includes tours of the display magazine and a special exhibition, but also many interactive activities. This includes animal face painting and animal drawing for children. In fact, there will be a particular focus on biodiversity, including the presentation of a special biodiversity wall. In the evening from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. there will also be a ceremony in the university auditorium, during which a newly designed “Africa” themed room will be opened. These explanations come from dienstleistungsportal.uni-rostock.de.

A look into history

The Zoological Collection was founded in 1775 by Oluf Gerhard Tychsen and has since developed into one of the oldest and most important institutions at the University of Rostock. With over 20,000 visitors received annually, the collection is a central cultural attraction in Rostock. She is based in the Zoological Institute at Universitätsplatz 2 and is currently headed by Dr. Sören Möller, who is also available to contact you on +49 381 498-6278 or by email at soeren.moeller@uni-rostock.de.

The collection is known for contributing to biodiversity in both research and teaching. The collection focuses on marine, brackish and freshwater animals, fish, mollusks and birds. It preserves some extraordinary objects, such as the Rostock arrow stork from 1822 and the skeletal specimen of the elephant “Sara”. The awareness and commitment to nature conservation are underlined, among other things, by membership in the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Museum Association, as shown on zoologie.uni-rostock.de is to be experienced.

Invitation to the celebration

The animals and the diversity of nature are the focus of this special day. The open day celebrates not only the long history of the collection, but also the current research work and educational offerings. It will be an unforgettable day that will both stimulate curiosity and promote awareness of biodiversity conservation.

Those responsible cordially invite all citizens and interested parties to take part in this unique festival. The events are aimed at all ages and promise to be both informative and entertaining.