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Wildlife Park

Bavarian Forest Animal Park Lohberg

Lohberg, Bayern
Founded 1989
6 Hectares

Wildlife park in the Bavarian Forest with native animals of the central mountain region. Home to around 400 animals from 100 species in a natural forest setting.

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Notable Animals

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Lynx lynx
Least Concern
Lynx lynx

Eurasian Lynx

Lynx in a large forest enclosure in the Bavarian Forest.

🌍 Europa
🍽️ Carnivore
⚖️ 18–30 kg
12–17 Jahre
🏞️ European forests and mountains
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Lynx have ear tufts that help them detect sounds.

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Felis silvestris
Least Concern
Felis silvestris

European Wildcat

Elusive European wildcats in a naturalistic enclosure.

🌍 Europa
🍽️ Carnivore
⚖️ 3–8 kg
12–16 Jahre
🏞️ European mixed forests
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European wildcats are not feral domestic cats – they are a separate species.

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Bubo bubo
Least Concern
Bubo bubo

Eurasian Eagle-Owl

Eagle-owls as Europe's largest owl species in an aviary.

🌍 Europa
🍽️ Carnivore
⚖️ 1,5–4 kg
20–25 Jahre
🏞️ Forests and rocky landscapes of Europe
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Eagle-owls can rotate their heads 270 degrees.

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Canis lupus
Least Concern
Canis lupus

Gray Wolf

The ancestor of the domestic dog and one of the most social predators.

🌍 Europa/Asien/Nordamerika
🍽️ Carnivore
⚖️ 30–80 kg
6–8 Jahre (wild), 15 Jahre (Gefangenschaft)
🏞️ Forests, tundra, and steppes of the Northern Hemisphere
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Wolves howl to maintain pack cohesion over long distances.

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Alces alces
Least Concern
Alces alces

Moose

The largest member of the deer family with a massive palmate antler.

🌍 Europa
🍽️ Herbivore
⚖️ 200–700 kg
15–25 Jahre
🏞️ Boreal forests and bogs of northern Europe and North America
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Moose are excellent swimmers and can dive up to 6 meters deep.

Special Features

Forest Nature Trail
Petting Zoo
Bavarian Forest Aquarium