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ABOUT US
About us
Tangen Zoo has a long and exciting history. The park originally started as Klæbu Zoo in Trondheim before moving to Tangen and becoming Amadeus Zoo – made famous by the beloved gibbon Amadeus, who even had his own TV series on Norwegian children’s television.
At the season opening in May 2014, the park took on its current name – Tangen Zoo.
Our focus
Today, Tangen Zoo is more than just a zoo – it’s a sanctuary for animals in need. Many of our residents have been re-homed, confiscated, or rescued from situations where they could no longer stay. Our goal is to give them a safe, permanent, and caring home.
Unlike many traditional zoos, our main focus is not on collecting as many species as possible, but on animal welfare and giving every animal a new chance at life.
Here, you’ll meet animals with unique stories – each one given the opportunity to live a better life in safe and natural surroundings.
Experience for the whole family
Tangen Zoo is home to more than 200 animals representing around 30 different species, both Nordic and exotic.
Children can take part in feeding activities, get close to the animals, and learn about nature – in nature. Most enclosures allow visitors to meet the animals up close for feeding or gentle petting, always under safe and supervised conditions.
The people behind the park
The team at Tangen Zoo is like a small family with a big heart for animals.
We consist of one owner, one general manager, one assistant manager (who also helps as an animal keeper when needed), three full-time animal keepers, two apprentices, one veterinarian affiliated with the park, and our wonderful handyman.
We also welcome interns from time to time through partnerships with Danish zookeeper schools.
Everyone at Tangen Zoo shares the same passion – to give our animals the best possible care and to offer our guests a unique, educational, and heartwarming experience.
Stop by and say hello – we don’t bite!
