Tierpark Suhl, zoo in Germany
Tierpark Suhl is a zoo in the east of Suhl in the Thuringian Forest, specialising in endangered European wild and domestic animals. It keeps around 450 animals from 100 species, among them lynx, elk, Alpine ibex, the Thuringian Forest goat and the Rhön sheep, and it regularly breeds the endangered capercaillie. A walk-through lori aviary, created in 2009 on the site of the former bear enclosure, and a meerkat enclosure opened in 2010 are among the attractions.
The park has existed since 1969 and has focused on keeping and protecting animal species that are endangered in nature. Its long history in the city area has made it an important site for nature conservation and local environmental education.
Tierpark Suhl opened on 7 October 1969 and initially kept only native species; since the 1990s its enclosures have been rebuilt or reassigned for species-appropriate keeping. It breeds endangered Thuringian livestock breeds such as the Thüringer Waldziege goat and the Rhönschaf sheep, and regularly breeds the capercaillie.
The zoo lies in the east of Suhl on the edge of the Thuringian Forest, in a hilly area, so some paths climb. The city's budget consolidation plan through 2023 foresees cuts in future municipal support for the zoo, so opening arrangements can change; check before travelling.
The walk-through lori aviary opened in 2009 on the site of the former bear enclosure, which the zoo had given up. Inside it, visitors move among free-flying rainbow lorikeets rather than viewing them through glass.
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