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Neumuenster Animal Park

Neumuenster, Schleswig-Holstein
Founded 1951
24 Hectares

Naturally designed animal park with a northern European focus. Home to around 700 animals from 100 species in a forest and pond landscape.

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Notable Animals

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Ursus maritimus
Vulnerable
Ursus maritimus

Polar Bear

Polar bears in an arctic exhibit.

🌍 Europa
🍽️ Carnivore
⚖️ 350–700 kg
⏳ 25–30 Jahre
🏞️ Arctic coasts and pack ice
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Polar bear fur is not white but transparent – the skin underneath is black.

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Lutra lutra
Near Threatened
Lutra lutra

European Otter

European otters in a naturalistic stream landscape.

🌍 Europa
🍽️ Piscivore
⚖️ 6–12 kg
⏳ 10–15 Jahre
🏞️ Rivers and lakes of Europe
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Otters hold hands while sleeping to avoid drifting apart.

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Grus grus
Least Concern
Grus grus

Common Crane

Cranes in a wet meadow exhibit.

🌍 Europa
🍽️ Omnivore
⚖️ 3–7 kg
⏳ 25–30 Jahre
🏞️ Wet meadows and moors of Europe
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Cranes fly in V-formation and take turns at the front.

Special Features

Polar Bear Enclosure
Otter Exhibit
Petting Zoo