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While staying in Sababurg, just north of Kassel, we decided to visit Germany’s oldest zoo despite cold weather. It was empty of visitors, so we wandered the zoo feeling as if behind the scenes. In a large field, the buffalo, horses and deer we had watched from the castle Dornrösenschloss Sababurg were wandering within a very large enclosed pasture.
The small zoo houses some surprises (penguins?),
but the most surprising aspect was a visitor’s proximity to the animals.
I was quite surprised to see animals roaming free!
The children’s area included hands-on exhibits.
While another area allowed you to visit with the birds within the enclosure.
The picnic area and playground offered a unique view of Sababurg, and the Tierpark’s cute little gift shop is where I bought one of my favorite Maerchenstraβe souvenirs, the Deutsche Märchen Spielkarten. This deck of cards features illustrations of the fairy tales and other important sites from along the route.
Although it is not a large zoo, it is located within walking distance of the castle, it is the oldest Tiergarten (for those of you interested in history or checklists), and it’s a good diversion for the little ones for as short or as long as you want to stay.
