Ice Age Animal Park
Eiszeitliches Wildgehege Neandertal
Discover rare Ice Age animals like bison, aurochs, and tarpans in extensive outdoor enclosures, accessible via scenic circular trails from the Neanderthal Museum.

πŸ“œ A large outdoor park dedicated to preserving rare Ice Age animals.
πŸ” Explore extensive enclosures with bison, aurochs, and tarpans on scenic circular trails.

Why Go

🐾 See rare Ice Age animals like bison, aurochs, and tarpans
πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Enjoy walks on various circular trails, including accessible options
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Great for families and nature enthusiasts
🌳 Part of the broader 'Neandertal World of Discovery'

Why Avoid

⚠️ Sightings of wild animals are not guaranteed due to large enclosures
🚫 Some trails are steep and not barrier-free

Getting There

πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Reach the first enclosure from the Neanderthal Museum via the Art Trail (approx. 15 minutes)

Hiking

πŸ—ΊοΈ Short circular trail (approx. 1 hour): Flat valley trail, suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs, passes tarpan and bison enclosures.
⛰️ Large circular trail (approx. 2-3 hours): Steeper, non-barrier-free, passes all enclosures.
🏞️ Part of the neanderland STEIG, offering almost 240 kilometers of trails.

Managed By

🌿 Naturschutzverein Neandertal e.V. (Neandertal Nature Conservation Association)
πŸ›οΈ Kreis Mettmann (District of Mettmann) Eiszeitliches Wildgehege Neandertal

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