Wildpark Weißewarte, Wildlife park and zoo in Tangerhütte, Germany
Wildpark Weißewarte was a wildlife park and zoo spread across about 15 hectares in Tangerhütte with enclosures housing around 400 animals from approximately 50 different species. The grounds held both native wildlife and domestic animals within a naturalistic setting.
The park was founded in 1973 through the initiative of Mayor Franz Ammon working with hunting groups and forestry officials to establish enclosures for deer and wild boars. What began as a modest wildlife enclosure expanded over time into a larger animal collection with diverse species.
The park served as a place where visitors could observe native species like deer and wild boars in settings that resembled their natural habitats. The centuries-old oak trees on the grounds created a woodland feeling that shaped how families experienced the space.
The grounds are easy to walk through on flat terrain, with different enclosures arranged along paths. Visitors should be aware that the park has been closed since 2023 while authorities search for new operators to potentially reopen it.
When the Elbe River flooded in 2002, water levels reached 1.40 meters (4.6 feet) within the park grounds, causing significant damage to facilities. This event shaped the site's operational challenges for many years afterward.
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