Wildpark Frankfurt, Wildlife park in Frankfurt (Oder), Germany.
Wildpark Frankfurt is a wildlife park situated on natural terrain with various enclosures and paths for visitors to explore. The facility provides space for numerous animal species in largely naturalistic settings.
A shooting range for the Imperial German Army's Grenadierkaserne was laid out on the site in 1880; the Polish source gives 1912. From 1945 to 1994 the Soviet forces in Germany used it as a firing range, with pigsties and a greenhouse also on the grounds. After 1994 it lay fallow, suspected of holding unexploded ordnance, until the Förderverein Wildpark, founded on 1 July 1999, converted it; the first animals arrived in September 1999 and the park opened officially on 1 June 2000.
The park displays local animal species in naturalistic enclosures that encourage watching and learning about them. Visitors develop a sense of connection with the animals as they observe daily behaviors and interactions.
The park is accessible during different seasons with varying hours depending on the time of year. Visitors should dress appropriately and wear suitable shoes since much of the visit involves walking outdoor paths.
The site was a military shooting range from 1880, used by the Soviet forces from 1945 to 1994; after that it lay fallow and overgrown, with unexploded ordnance suspected. The first animals arrived in September 1999: about 40 fallow deer and three wild boars. Around 30,000 people visit each year.
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