Hankensbüttel Otter Centre

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Hankensbüttel Otter Centre, Wildlife park and research center in Hankensbüttel, Germany

Hankensbüttel Otter Centre is a wildlife park and research facility spanning multiple hectares along a lake with natural habitats including streams, ponds, and woodlands. The center houses otters and martens in enclosures designed to resemble their wild homes.

The site began in 1979 as a research station for scientific work. In 1988 it opened to the public and became a wildlife park visitors could explore.

The center tells the story of otters and their importance to the local environment through how it is designed and run. Visitors watch daily feedings where staff explain what these animals need to survive in the wild.

You can reach the center by bus from the nearby train station, making it easy to get there. An on-site restaurant provides a place to eat during your visit.

The center runs specialized breeding areas hidden from public view that participate in European programs to protect and rebuild otter populations. These hidden work areas play a key role in international efforts to save the species.

Location: Hankensbüttel

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Website: https://otterzentrum.de

GPS coordinates: 52.73109,10.61754

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:03

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