The park is home to a specific population of brown bears that roam across a hilly, forested landscape rather than traditional flat zoo enclosures.
The facility functions as a conservation and education center for local alpine wildlife, focusing heavily on species native to the Styrian region.
The park layout utilizes the steep incline of the mountain, requiring visitors to navigate significant elevation changes between the entrance and the upper bear enclosures.
The falconry team manages birds of prey, providing educational demonstrations that emphasize the hunting behavior and flight patterns of native species.
The park integrates a long mountain coaster (summer toboggan run) that utilizes the natural topography of the mountainside.
Der Wilde Berg Mautern is a sprawling alpine wildlife park situated in the Styrian mountains, focusing on indigenous European species. The park features a large enclosure system housing brown bears, wolves, lynx, and various deer species in naturalistic mountain terrain. Visitors access the upper mountain areas via a dedicated chairlift. The site includes a dedicated falconry arena where birds of prey are presented in free-flight demonstrations. An adventure playground and a summer toboggan run are integrated into the park's infrastructure to facilitate family recreation. The enclosures are specifically designed to allow animals to retreat into forested areas, reflecting their natural habitat requirements. The park operates seasonally, reflecting the rugged nature of the Styrian Alpine environment.
The viewing platform overlooking the bear enclosure offers the most dramatic backdrop of the Styrian mountains.
Wear sturdy, broken-in hiking boots, as the paths between animal enclosures are steep and uneven.
Check the daily flight demonstration schedule immediately upon arrival at the entrance to align your walk through the park accordingly.
Utilize the chairlift to reach the top of the mountain first, then walk back down through the animal zones to save energy.
Do not attempt to walk the entire perimeter without using the chairlift if you have limited mobility or are traveling with small children.
Operates seasonally from early spring through late autumn; typically closed during winter months due to alpine snow conditions.
Maintain a respectful distance from enclosures and strictly adhere to feeding prohibitions to protect animal diets.
