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Recently, I had a little break from my regular Düsseldorf nature walks and garden visits due to the Covid (I’m all well now, thanks!) so I could not get new wildlife photos and videos for the blog. Instead of getting bored and annoyed because I can’t go out birdwatching, I decided I should go back to some older material. Let’s start with Wildpark Düsseldorf Grafenberg, a beautiful wildlife park in Grafenberger Wald.
Let’s Get Wild
A Beautiful Nature Park in Grafenberger Wald
Wildpark Düsseldorf (AKA Wildpark Düsseldorf Grafenberg, or Wildpark im Grafenberger Wald) is a beautiful wildlife park located in a forest, Grafenberger Wald. It’s not that far away from central Düsseldorf and accessible by public transportation (although you might need to walk a bit, depends on which station you choose to stop at).
The park houses a variety of native species: different species of deer, wild boars, fowls such as pheasants, and (my favorite part) small predators like wildcats, ferrets, and foxes. Apparently, there are also raccoons (which are not native to Europe) but I still have not seen them. The park also has an education center and playground for kids.
Here is a gorgeous European wildcat I saw there:
One of the greatest attractions of the park is that you can get close to the deer, who are roaming free in a large fenced pasture, and feed them. You don’t have to bring food from home. Deer/boar food is readily available for buying throughout the park for just 1 Euro. Some animals can also get fruit and vegetables, such as apples and carrots. Just make sure you read the specific sign for each animal before you give any animal anything.
When Should I Visit Wildpark Düsseldorf?
Wildpark Düsseldorf provides a different experience each season. In the winter, the forest surrounding it is chilly and foggy, offering some great opportunities for the nature photographer.
In the spring, you get to enjoy the beautiful bright colors of the pasture and its flowers, and meet all the new babies born in the park.
When it’s not too hot, summer days are always great for a stroll, and the fall—with its warm-colored leaves—offers another beautiful scenery for photographers.
Here are two cute little baby boars I filmed this spring:
Wildpark Photo Gallery
To sum it up, if you ever get to Düsseldorf and you love nature, Wildpark Grafenberger Wald is definitely worth a visit. Here are some photos to prove it:
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