Wildpark-MV, Wildlife park and zoo in Güstrow, Germany
Wildpark-MV is a wildlife park and zoo near Güstrow that spans about 200 hectares. Within it live bears, wolves, lynxes, and wild cats in spacious enclosures designed to resemble natural landscapes.
The park was founded under the name Natur und Umweltpark and has long housed Heck cattle as part of a breeding program. This program aims to restore lost traits of the extinct aurochs in modern cattle.
The park serves today as a place to observe regional animal species and learn about local nature firsthand. Visitors can take time to discover animal behavior and habitats directly across spacious enclosures.
The park is open daily and can be explored well on foot, making comfortable walking shoes helpful. Visitors should allow time for an hour or two to see the different areas at a relaxed pace.
The WasserWelten section allows visitors to watch fish in their natural behavior without getting wet. The design of this area offers a view into aquatic landscapes as if one were underwater oneself.
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