📜 A significant wildlife sanctuary and extracurricular learning center in the Black Forest.
🐾 Home to rescued bears, wolves, and lynxes in a natural environment spanning 10 hectares.
🐻 Observe rescued wild animals like bears, wolves, and lynxes in a naturalistic, safari-like setting
📚 Engage with an extracurricular learning center focused on animal protection and species conservation, aligning with Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development
🌳 Experience nature in the Black Forest with a nature playground and researcher path
🤝 Support the STIFTUNG für BÄREN's over 20 years of animal protection work
🚶♀️ Explore various educational and experiential programs, including guided tours and unique events
The park is open daily, including Sundays and public holidays.
🗓️ March to October: 10:00 - 18:00
🗓️ November to February: 10:00 - 16:00
🎄 Special opening hours on December 24th and 31st: 10:00 - 13:00
⚠️ Last entry is one hour before closing time.
General park admission fees apply, with various ticket options:
👨👩👧👦 Adults: 13,- Euro
👶 Reduced (children 5-14, students, seniors, disabled): 11,- Euro
👨👩👧👦 Families (2 adults + max. 2 children): 34,- Euro
🐕 Dogs (on leash, no flexi/retractable leashes): 3,- Euro
🎫 Annual passes and 3-day tickets are also available.
💳 Payment at the ticket office: EC-Karte or Mastercard. Bistro Bärenblick accepts cash only.
Discover a wide range of engaging activities:
🚶♀️ Guided Tours: "Wolf- und Bärenabenteuer" (Wolf and Bear Adventure) for all, special kids' tours, and "Bär Deluxe" tours offering a behind-the-scenes look.
🔬 Researcher Programs: "Grünes Klassenzimmer" (Green Classroom) offers programs like Bear, Wolf, and Lynx Researcher for all ages, focusing on environmental education.
🎉 Special Events: Monthly "Nachts im Bärenpark" (Nights in the Bear Park) for adults and older children, "Wolfsportrait Zeichenkurs" (Wolf Portrait Drawing Course), and seasonal events like the "Bärenweihnacht" Christmas market.
🎂 Celebrations: Host children's birthday parties, family celebrations, or corporate outings with optional catering and unique settings like campfires or blockhouses.
🎓 Seminars: Training rooms with views of wolves and bears are available for seminars, workshops, and team-building events.
🍔 Bistro Bärenblick: Enjoy homemade delicacies, refreshments, coffee, and cake in a Canadian-themed blockhouse with views of the animal enclosures. Offers vegetarian/vegan options and regional dishes.
🔥 Grill Spots: Free reservation of grill spots is possible with prior booking.
The "Bär-Mobil" service is available for people with mobile limitations, offering chauffeured rides for up to 5 persons. Advance reservation is highly recommended.
🤝 Operated by STIFTUNG für BÄREN - Wildtier- und Artenschutz.
🌐 Collaborates with organizations like EARS Partner Vier Pfoten.