Südliche Weinstraße Wildlife Park, Wildlife park in Silz, Germany
Südliche Weinstraße Wildlife Park is a wildlife enclosure spanning roughly 100 hectares across the Klingbach valley with elevations between 200 and 350 meters. The landscape provides natural habitats for different animal species within a scenic valley setting.
The park opened on April 18, 1975, following a planning study by Heinrich Prinz Reuß, president of the wildlife enclosure section of the International Hunting Association. The development reflected an expert initiative to create a regional wildlife conservation project.
The park serves as part of the cross-border Palatine Forest-North Vosges Biosphere Reserve and supports conservation efforts in the region. Visitors experience European wildlife in a setting that reflects the natural environment of central Europe.
The park features two walking routes: a short circular path taking around one hour and a longer trail requiring approximately two hours. Both routes can be enjoyed in regular hiking footwear suited to valley terrain.
The park houses roughly 400 animals from 15 European species, including European bison, wolves, and owls. Daily wolf feeding demonstrations run from March through November, allowing visitors to watch predator behavior up close.
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