Marselisborg Deer Park, Wildlife park in Aarhus Municipality, Denmark.
Description
Marselisborg Deer Park is an enclosed woodland of about 22 hectares with several deer species and wild boars separated into distinct areas. The terrain features rolling hills and scattered trees that create natural habitat conditions for the animals.
History
The park was established in 1932 with sika deer initially kept for grazing purposes. It expanded several times over the decades and is now an integrated part of the larger Marselisborg forest complex.
Culture
The park reveals how Danish communities observe and respect their native animals within a woodland setting. Visitors experience a direct connection to local wildlife management practices that remain central to regional forest life.
Practical
The park is free to visit during daylight hours, but it closes temporarily during June-July and September-November when animals are breeding or nursing. Visitors can feed carrots and apples to the deer while keeping distance from the wild boar enclosure.
Did you know?
Visitors can hand-feed the deer with carrots and apples, a surprisingly hands-on experience that sets this park apart from typical wildlife facilities. This direct interaction remains unusual among European wildlife parks of this kind.
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