Randers Tropical Zoo () is an indoor zoo in Randers, Denmark. It is located in three big domes, with the biomes of Africa, Asia, and South America. The domes contain animals from the biomes, and most of the animals live freely in the domes. The climate inside the domes is controlled by computers because the length of daylight hours varies much more in Denmark than in tropical latitudes.
History The zoo first opened with two domes (Africa and Asia); the third being built later. In total there are approximately 275 animal species in Randers Tropical Zoo; about 200 in the domes and 75 in the saltwater aquarium. The South American dome is and is home to species such as South American tapir, West Indian manatee, callitrichid monkeys and macaws;Randers Regnskov: The South America Dome. Retrieved 11 April 2015. the African dome is and is home to species such as lemurs;Randers Regnskov: The African Dome. Retrieved 11 April 2015. and the Asian dome is and is home of species such as pileated gibbon and Komodo dragon.Randers Regnskov: The Asian Dome. Retrieved 11 April 2015. In addition, there are many reptiles, a snakeyard with free harmless snakes, and a saltwater aquarium with tropical fish.
In 2015, an exhibit for jaguars opened, which is the first located outside the domes.Randers Idag (28 March 2015). Housewarming for byens nye jaguarer. Retrieved 11 April 2015. Adjacent to the domes is Danmarksparken ("Denmark Park") with farm animals and playgrounds.Randers Regnskov: Danmarksparken. Retrieved 11 April 2015.
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