Streichelzoo, Petting zoo in Hornow-Wadelsdorf, Germany.
Streichelzoo is a petting facility in Hornow near Spremberg housing Shetland ponies, goats, rabbits, and exotic birds in spacious enclosures. The setup allows direct contact with the animals in an open setting.
The facility emerged as an extension of Campingpark Gugel and was developed to include animal interactions for educational purposes. This combination created a leisure offering that merges lodging with animal visits.
The facility serves as a gathering place where families bring children to learn hands-on animal care. Visitors experience directly how to feed and handle different animals.
The location opens early on weekdays and Saturdays with extended hours, while Sunday visits begin later in the afternoon. Flat pathways and open areas make touring straightforward for visitors of all ages.
During Easter season, the facility introduces young rabbits that children experience and handle for the first time. This seasonal event shows visitors how young animals develop and grow.
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