A hidden gem! Such a great place for the young and old. Nestled in the forests of Pforzheim lies…read moreand huge sanctuary for animals. Park for 2 euros on weekdays or 5 euros on weekends for few hours with these beautiful creatures. Admission is shockingly free!
At the entrance, there's a small food stand that's got your typical schnizel sandwiches for 4 euros or various ice creams for 2 euros and everything in between. Just beyond the food stand/ biergarten, is a little shack that sells boxes of animal feed for 1.50. If used sparingly, it can last you the whole visit. Not to worry if you run out. There are vending machines with animal feed as well.
The animals are quite gentle and will gently eat off your hands. The bigger animals will simply open their mouth for you to toss food in. All the animals are enclosed by a large wire fence. There are a couple areas where you can enter and feed the animals inside their enclosures.
My little ones enjoyed themselves immensely! There's a strange, wonderful joy to feeding animals directly from the hand.
Aside from all this wonderful animal excitement, your children can play in the many playgrounds. Each one is unique in its own way and feature something special.
For adults, there's a cool ropes course that costs 12-19 euros and takes a few hours to do. Looks fun for the adventurous. As for me, I prefer to keep my feet on the ground. This is something great for teens and adults who seek a bit more of a thrill in a scenic backdrop.
All in all, this is a magical place for folks of all ages. Highly recommended!
