Wildpark Alte Fasanerie, Wildlife park and cultural heritage monument in Klein-Auheim, Germany
Wildpark Alte Fasanerie is a wildlife park in Klein-Auheim, a district of Hanau, where native animals such as wolves, lynx, deer, and wild boar are kept in large wooded enclosures. The grounds are hilly and covered with trees, with a network of paths linking the different animal areas.
The grounds were established in 1710 as a hunting reserve for the Archbishop of Mainz and served for decades as a pheasant-breeding and game-hunting estate. During the 20th century it gradually opened to the public and became a park focused on native wildlife.
The name "Alte Fasanerie" refers to the pheasant breeding that once took place here for noble hunting parties, a past that shaped the layout of the grounds. Today visitors can observe native predators and forest animals in enclosures that follow the contours of the original wooded landscape.
The park sits on the edge of Klein-Auheim and can be reached on foot or by bicycle from the town center. The terrain is hilly, so sturdy footwear is a good idea, particularly after rain.
The wolf area is laid out with several viewing points from which visitors can watch the pack without disturbing the animals. With some patience, it is possible to observe how individual wolves interact and establish rank within the group.
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