📜 A nature experience center and animal park in the picturesque Elbe valley, dedicated to the conservation and breeding of endangered domestic animals.
🐾 Home to approximately 200 animals across 67 breeds, including rare Skudden sheep, Hungarian Racka sheep, and Scottish Highland cattle.
👨👩👧👦 Perfect for families with playgrounds, a petting zoo, and interactive nature games.
🐑 See rare breeds like Skudden sheep, Hungarian Racka sheep, Meißner Widderkaninchen, and Sachsenhuhn.
🌳 Explore nature with pond tours, meadow excursions, soil explorations, and tree identification.
🛍️ Enjoy popular farmers' markets with local products and special tours, held up to 8 times a year.
🚶♀️ Located directly on the Elbe cycle path, great for cyclists and hikers.
🔬 Participate in guided nature tours, children's birthday parties, and "Animal Keeper for a Day" programs.
🦉 Experience night tours to observe dormice (by reservation).
🌍 The center plays a vital role in preserving rare domestic animal breeds and protecting local wild animals like dormice, Siebenschläfer, and Eurasian dwarf mice.
🌱 Engages in successful breeding programs, including for dormice, with rewilding projects in cooperation with universities.
🗓️ Founded in 1972 as "Wildgehege Hebelei", it evolved into "Elbepark Hebelei" by 1992.
🌊 Rebuilt after severe Elbe flooding in 2002, it became "Naturerlebniszentrum Elbe-Tier-Park Hebelei" in 2009, focusing on interactive nature experiences.
⚠️ Animal feeding is restricted; only specific pellets can be purchased at the cash desk.
🐕 Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a leash throughout the park.
🚌 Public transport access might require a walk from the bus stop.
❄️ Winter (November to March): Daily 10:00 AM until dusk.
☀️ Summer (April to October): Daily 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
🗓️ Special opening hours may apply for events.
Adults: 7.50 Euro
Children: 3.50 Euro
Reduced (Students, disabled): 7.00 Euro
Children (reduced): 3.00 Euro
💳 Annual passes are available. Prices for special events like Easter and Halloween may vary.
🚗 Available at the village entrance and on a meadow further up the village.
🗺️ Ensure navigation is set for the left side of the Elbe to avoid misdirection.
🍽️ Snack pavilion "Zum Elbradler" offers refreshments.
🔥 Grill area available within the park for visitors.
🚲 By Bicycle: Directly on the Elbe cycle path, between Meißen and Riesa.
🚗 By Car: From Dresden, A4 exit Wilsdruff/Meißen, then B6 towards Lommatzsch/Riesa to Zehren, follow "Elbepark" sign.
🚌 By Public Transport: Bus line L446 from Meißen to Niederlommatzsch or "WEG ZUM GÖHRISCHGUT" stop.
🎉 Children's birthday parties with nature tours, animal feeding, and grill area.
🔬 Guided pond, meadow, and soil excursions, plus tree identification.
👣 Footprint parcours and plaster footprint casting as a souvenir.
🐑 Annual sheep shearing event.
🧑🌾 "Animal Keeper for a Day" program for children to help with animal care.
🦉 Night tours to observe dormice (by reservation).
❌ General feeding is prohibited due to animal sensitivity.
✅ Digestible food pellets can be purchased at the cash desk.
🐐 Supervise children in goat enclosures; do not enter with food bags.
💖 The park relies on support; donations for feed, vet costs, and maintenance are welcome.
🌳 Animal, tree, and project sponsorships are available to support conservation efforts.