Tierpark Gotha

Tierpark Gotha lies at the foot of Kleiner Seeberg, where woodland paths lead through a compact setting filled with animal calls and rustling trees. European wildlife includes wolves, beavers, bison and ten owl species, including the imposing eagle owl. South American animals add capybaras, nandus, large maras, guinea pigs and collared peccaries to the landscape.

Founded by members of a local natural history society, the park has grown into a place for wildlife, conservation and family visits. Rare domestic breeds, such as old goats and pot-bellied pigs, connect the enclosures with agricultural traditions. Amur tigers, Chinese leopards, dingos, Eurasian lynx, steppe foxes and Syrian brown bears bring predators into focus.

A darkened enclosure shelters Senegal bush babies, whose nocturnal movements create one of the park’s most distinctive encounters. Bennett’s wallabies and emus share a modern central habitat, while two playgrounds, carriage rides and feeding demonstrations extend the visit beyond viewing animals. Conservation work includes support for Ural owl reintroduction projects, and seasonal celebrations bring crafts, pony rides and guided walks among wolves and owls.