The park was originally established in 1962 as a private collection focused on pheasants.
It is the only place in the world where one can observe the complete collection of all 50 crane species.
The park maintains a specialized breeding station for the critically endangered Indonesian Bali Myna.
The botanical collection includes over 1,000 different types of trees and bushes, some of which are hundreds of years old.
The park's flight arena utilizes natural wind currents to showcase the hunting behavior of birds of prey.
It houses a 'Paradise Hall' specifically designed to replicate a tropical rainforest environment for sensitive species.
The site employs dedicated nutritionists to formulate species-specific diets for its diverse avian population.
Weltvogelpark Walsrode is the world's largest bird park, spanning 24 hectares in the Lüneburg Heath region of Germany. It houses approximately 3,500 birds representing over 650 species from every continent. The grounds function as both a zoological garden and a large-scale botanical park, featuring diverse themed gardens such as the Rose Garden and the Japanese Garden. The park is renowned for its conservation and breeding programs for endangered avian species. Visitors can observe birds in walk-through aviaries and during seasonal flight demonstrations. The landscape is designed with specific microclimates to accommodate birds from tropical, desert, and temperate habitats. Its collection includes rare species like the Kakapo and various types of hornbills. The site operates as a significant research center for international ornithological study.
The elevated viewing platform in the Paradise Hall and the central lily pond area.
Download the park map before arriving to plan your route around the flight demonstration schedule.
Wear comfortable, sturdy walking shoes as the park covers a large area with varied terrain.
Bring binoculars if you intend to observe smaller birds in the larger, heavily planted enclosures.
Attempting to see the entire park in under three hours, as the scale often surprises visitors.
The park is a seasonal attraction, typically closed during the winter months.
Do not feed the animals outside of designated areas, keep noise levels low near enclosures to avoid stressing the birds, and stay on marked footpaths.
