Animal adventures: the best zoos and wildlife parks in Saarland!

Animal adventures: the best zoos and wildlife parks in Saarland!

Saarland is a true Eldorado for animal lovers. With a variety of zoos and wildlife parks that offer exciting experiences for young and old, each district has its own idyllic excursion destinations. Whether donkeys, alpacas or exotic animals – no wish remains unfulfilled here.

One of the most popular points of contact is the Saarbrücken Wildlife Park. Surrounded by a picturesque landscape, visitors can experience the animals up close on circular trails. From donkeys to ponies to birds of prey – there is a lot to discover here. There is a playground and automatic feeders for the little ones. The best thing about it: entry is free and the wildlife park is open 24 hours a day!

Great excursion destinations in the Saarbrücken regional association

In the Saarbrücken regional association lies theSaarbrücken Zoo, which delights with around 1,000 animals from 150 species. Here visitors can learn a lot about the animal world from Africa to South America. The entrance fees are moderate: for children and young people up to 15 years only 2 euros and for adults 15 euros. A visit is definitely worth it, especially since there are also animal sponsorships available. The zoo is open from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Also in the regional association is theSaar Alpaca Farm. Here, children and adults can experience alpacas up close, on guided hikes and seminars. If you would like to lend a hand yourself, you can do so between April and August from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The prices are fair at 49 euros per person for adults and 39 euros for children under 14 years.

A look at the animal parks in the country

The Freisen Natural Wildlife Park in the St. Wendel district is known for its exciting feeding of Barbary macaques and raccoons as well as exciting falconry air shows in the summer. Like many other parks, this one is open from March to November and offers entry prices of 10 euros for adults and 5.50 euros for children.

Also that oneNeunkirchen Zoo, the oldest zoo in Saarland, is very popular. It is home to around 700 animals from over 130 species and offers numerous adventure tours and zoo education. Opening times are from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and children up to 17 years old only pay 5 euros entry.

Visitors can also be active inWeiskirchen Wildlife and Hiking Park, which not only has a large number of animals to offer, but is also a popular starting point for hikes. Entry here is also free, and the parks are ideal for a trip with the whole family.

Diversity of animal husbandry in Saarland

For those interested in exotic animals, there is thisWolfsrath wildlife enclosure. Here, mountain goats and wild boars line up along quiet walking paths that will make any nature lover's heart beat faster. Admission is free, so the whole family can enjoy a relaxing day in nature.

• Zoo Saarbrücken – Graf-Stauffenberg-Straße, 66121 Saarbrücken, Tel: 0681/9053600.
• Wildpark Saarbrücken – Meerwiesertalweg 140, 66123 Saarbrücken, Tel: 0681/9052310.
• Neunkircher Zoo – Zoostraße 25, 66538 Neunkirchen/Saar, Tel: 06821/913633.
• Wild- und Wanderpark Weiskirchen – Zum Wildpark, 66709 Weiskirchen, Tel: 06876/70937.
• Naturwildpark Freisen – Hermbacherhof 1, 66629 Freisen, Tel: 0170/7421800.

Whether a trip to the alpacas or a day at the zoo, Saarland offers a wide range of leisure activities for animal lovers who want to enjoy nature experiences at the same time. If you are looking for an entertaining and educational day, you are guaranteed to find the right destination here.