The Wildpark Lüneburger Heide is a species-rich wildlife park (approximately 61 hectares) near Hanstedt-Nindorf in the Harburg district (Lower Saxony). On this extensive grounds, about 1,200 animals from around 140 species live in a nature-oriented environment.

Wildlife & Highlights

The park is home to a variety of animals including:

• Large predators such as brown bears, Kodiak bears, Siberian tigers (Alex & Ronja), and wolves.

• One of the special facilities is a 3,400 m² large, naturalistic Siberian tiger enclosure with rocky and aquatic areas.

• Other attractions: petting zoo, birds of prey show, otter feeding, tiger lecture, wolf lecture, zoo school, and exhibition aviaries for birds of prey.

• The park participates in European breeding programs (EEP) for species such as otters, Manchurian cranes, snow leopards, sea eagles, musk oxen, minks, and wisents. It supports rewilding projects, for instance, for lynxes in the Harz mountains.

• Since 1999, the park has been a rescue station for injured birds of prey in Lower Saxony, who are later released back into the wild.

History & Management

The wildlife park was founded in 1970 by Georg-Friedrich von Krogh, and from 1989 onwards, the Tietz family (Norbert and Alexander Tietz) continued the family business. Since 2012, it has been legally structured as the limited partnership Wildpark Lüneburger Heide Tietz KG.

Service & Education

The offerings include workshops, seminars, animal presentations, and nature tours – especially through the zoo school and birds of prey shows – and follow a strong nature and environmental education concept.

Opening Hours

• Summer (March–October): daily 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM (entry until 5:30 PM)

• Winter (November–February): daily 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM (entry until 3:30 PM)

• December 24 and 31 (Special Opening Hours): 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM, ticket sales end at 2:00 PM 

• The information in the visitor info section of the official website corresponds to the times mentioned above (although it lists "10:00 AM to 4:30 PM" in winter – a slight discrepancy)

Directions & Parking

Address: Wildpark 1, 21271 Hanstedt-Nindorf.
From the A7 highway access (exit Garlstorf) via L216 – parking is free

Contact Information

• General inquiries about the wildlife park: Tel. +49 (0)4184 8939 0
  Email: info@wild-park.de

The Wild Park Lüneburger Heide combines biodiversity, natural animal husbandry, and educational commitment – an ideal destination for families, animal fans, and nature-interested visitors. Whether young or old: the park delights with animal presentations, informative programs, and a close-to-nature experience.