© Stiftung Tiernothilfe
© Stiftung Tiernothilfe
© Stiftung Tiernothilfe
© Stiftung Tiernothilfe
Zoos, animal parks and enclosures

Open sanctuary for former farm animals with educational facility. In the summer half-year there are guided tours of the animals every Sunday. Encounter days "animal and man" incl. introduction to vegan cuisine, as well as environmental, animal and conservation days for youth groups are offered.

Pink pigs play in the forest and adult turkeys greet guests with spectacular getrute: get to know the land of animals, join an exciting tour and experience environmental, animal welfare and animal rights issues up close. Whether day visitors or school groups, our guests enjoy a pleasant combination of leisure and education.
The Land of Animals is a living farm for former farm animals such as pigs, sheep, turkeys or rabbits. Here the foundation Tiernothilfe gives distressed animals a permanent home under the best possible living conditions. On the beautiful grounds of 133,000 m², young and old can experience at first hand the natural needs of pigs and chickens when they are given the space and opportunity to do so in the wild.
Interested people are welcome during opening hours, which are announced on our website. For school classes and other groups we offer day programs by appointment. Farmyard parties with readings and cooking shows as well as wild herb collections and bird call excursions complete the offer.

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