Wildpark Mainz-Gonsenheim, Wildlife park in Gonsenheim district, Mainz, Germany.
Wildpark Mainz-Gonsenheim covers just over three hectares next to the Lennebergwald nature reserve. Its large enclosures hold red, fallow and mouflon deer and wild boar, along with West African dwarf goats, pot-bellied pigs, wildcats, raccoons, ducks, owls and pheasants. The park is fully fenced, and visitors view the animals only from paths running along the outside of the enclosures.
The park was founded in the 1950s by hunters from the Gonsenheim district and started with just four species. In the 1970s, the city of Mainz expanded the collection significantly and transformed it into an established facility.
The park keeps West African dwarf goats, pot-bellied pigs, rabbits and guinea pigs in a "mini-zoo" set up for children in 2006. Feeding is allowed with special vending-machine feed sold on site, and a bird rescue station cares for sick or injured wild birds.
The park is open around the clock daily and offers free admission to all visitors. You can purchase specialized food from vending machines to feed the animals and enjoy an interactive experience.
The grounds include a bird rescue station that provides medical care and rehabilitation for injured wild birds from the region. This facility makes the park more than just a place to watch animals.
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