The “Tierpark Warder” (Warder zoo) is an exceptional zoo. There are no lions or elephants but domestic animals that are as rare as the Siberian tiger and therefore not known to many people. 1.400 mostly European domestic and farm productive animals of 160 species can be watched along the 3 km-trail-system through the zoo. Mangalitza pigs, giant donkeys, Belgian “Bartkaninchen” (rare rabbit species that is similar to the lionhead rabbit) and Jacob’s sheep are only a few representatives of the manifold group of old domestic animals that are partly threatened with extinction. You can get to know them here in Warder. A large petting zoo offers children the possibility of immediate contacts with the animals. Visit the indoor zoo when it is raining. Special events, guided tours and births of animals make the visit of the Warder zoo a great experience throughout the year.
Special events like exhibitions, workshops, fairs and festivities on natural history and zoology take place in the zoo throughout the year.
Tips
The zoo is situated in the beautiful scenery of the Westensee national park with a number of walks, other recreational activities, riding facilities as well as Schloß Emkendorf (Emkendorf manorhouse) where events of the Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival take place
The Baltic Sea at a distance of about 35 kms
400 m to the Brahmsee (Brahm Lake) with pedal boat rental
Arrival by Car
From Kiel: motorway A 215, exit Blumenthal, via Langwedel, please follow the signs to the zoo
From the North and the South: motorway A 7, exit Warder to the village of Warder, please follow the signs to the zoo then
Adults 12,- €
Children 9,- €
Families 36,- €
The Arche Warder centre for rare and endangered breeds of domestic animals is unique in Europe. It presents the history of domestic animals and their significance for humans and their development. All of the park’s animals, for example Mangalica pigs, mammoth donkeys, Belgian beard rabbits, and Jacob sheep, are endangered. Plenty to experience on over 40 hectares of park grounds.
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