Wildpark Reuschenberg, Wildlife park in Leverkusen, Germany
Wildpark Reuschenberg is a wildlife park on forest land in Leverkusen that holds around 40 different species with several hundred animals in naturalistic enclosures. The spaces are built into the woodland, allowing you to encounter the creatures in settings that resemble their natural habitats.
The facility started in 1970 when a group cared for an abandoned circus bear, with official opening in 1976. This rescue story shaped the park's core purpose of animal care.
The park displays native animal species such as wildcats, birds of prey, and owls in open enclosures where you can watch them move and behave. You notice how the layout gives these creatures room to roam in ways that feel closer to life in the wild.
The park is reachable by bus lines 203 and 204 or S-Bahn line 6, with free parking available on site. Wearing comfortable walking shoes is wise since the park sits on forest ground with uneven paths.
The park has specialized in otter breeding with significant success, making it an important location for this species. This achievement often goes unnoticed even though the otter enclosures are among the park's most remarkable features.
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