Randers Regnskov (Randers Rainforest, also known as Randers Tropical Zoo) is a unique indoor zoo in the city of Randers in eastern Jutland, where a slice of the tropics thrives all year round beneath the Danish sky. Housed in three large glass domes, it transports visitors from a Nordic climate straight into steaming rainforest, and is one of Denmark's most distinctive family attractions.
Each of the three domes recreates the environment of a different continent — Africa, Asia and South America — with lush vegetation, warmth and humidity to match. The experience is made all the more immersive by the fact that most of the animals live freely within the domes rather than behind bars, so birds, monkeys and other creatures may appear right beside the winding jungle paths. Walking through, you encounter the sights, sounds and dense greenery of three tropical worlds in a single visit.
Maintaining a genuine rainforest so far north is a technical feat. Because the length of daylight in Denmark varies far more across the seasons than it does near the equator, the climate inside the domes is carefully regulated by computer to keep temperature, humidity and light at tropical levels throughout the year. This allows the plants and animals to flourish regardless of the weather outside, making the rainforest just as vivid on a cold winter's day as in high summer.
Randers Regnskov is located at Tørvebryggen 11 in Randers. Opening hours vary by season, so it is worth checking the official website before you go to make the most of your visit to this tropical oasis.
A local's tip
Come to feeding times to see animals most active.
Getting there
In the center of Randers by the harbor.
Best time to visit
Year-round - always tropical indoors
Accessibility
Fully accessible for wheelchair users.
