NABU-Artenschutzzentrum Leiferde
The NABU-Artenschutzzentrum Leiferde is a wildlife sanctuary in Germany dedicated to the care, rehabilitation, and release of injured native wild animals, primarily birds, and also takes in exotic wild animals. It serves as a state-recognized central stork care station for Lower Saxony and offers environmental education to raise awareness for nature conservation.

🌿 A dedicated wildlife sanctuary and environmental education center in Lower Saxony.
🐦 Home to native and exotic wild animals, focusing on rehabilitation and release.

Why Go

🐾 Witness the care and rehabilitation of over 4,185 animals annually
🦢 Observe native wild animals, especially birds, and exotic species like parrots, turtles, and snakes
📚 Engage in environmental education programs for all ages
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enjoy a popular excursion destination with various animal enclosures and facilities
📺 Watch wild storks via a live webcam on the center's chimney nest
🗓️ Participate in special events like the European Bat-Night

Why Avoid

⚠️ Capacity is often strained due to the high volume of animal admissions
📞 Emergency phone service is paid (0.69 € per minute)
💰 General admission prices are not explicitly stated, only event-specific fees

⏰ Hours

☀️ Summer: Daily 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
❄️ Winter: Daily 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

💰 Cost

🎟️ Event-specific fees apply (e.g., 5 € per child, 9 € per adult for Bat-Night)

📍 Getting There

🗺️ Address: Hauptstr. 20, 38542 Leiferde

✅ Checklist

🔦 For events: Bring a flashlight, long pants, and sturdy shoes

🤝 Managed By

💚 NABU-Artenschutzzentrum, funded by the state of Lower Saxony (NLWKN)

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animal rescuewildlife conservationenvironmental educationnature centerstork carereptilesbirdsmammalsfamily-friendlyexotic animalsGermanyLower SaxonyLeiferde