Wildpark Saarbrücken, Wildlife park in St Johann district, Saarbrücken, Germany.
Wildpark Saarbrücken is a wildlife facility spanning about 17 hectares with roughly 20 different animal species, most of which are native to this region. The enclosures are designed to resemble the natural habitats of these animals and meet their specific needs.
The wildlife park was founded in 1929 and grew into a major site for nature education in the city. Saarbrücken's parks department took over management and developed it into an institution that continues to teach visitors about local wildlife.
The park displays animals that have long been native to this region, and many visitors recognize species they have seen in their own surroundings. The paths bring you close to these creatures, creating a feeling of connection with the local natural world.
The park welcomes visitors every day throughout the year with constant access to the animal areas. Vending machines sell food specifically suited to different animal species, so you can feed the residents in a safe way.
The park opened in 1929 with just 12 animals, was dissolved at the start of the war in 1939 and the animals released into the wild, then refounded in 1956 on nine hectares. New orientation boards were put up in 2009.
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