Bison enclosure Springe

Animal/wildlife observation point
animal enclosure
zoo
wildlife Park
The Bison enclosure in Springe offers today 100 wild species a species-appropriate home.
The Bison enclosure Springe befindet sich south of Hanover and is a worthwhile Excursion destination for the whole family.
Here visitors can Animals in your natural habitat on a Area of ​​over 90 hectares Nowadays, this zoo is home to a total of 100 European animal species kept and bred. These include species such as Przewalski's horse, elk, beaver, lynx, brown bear, wolf, and also many ducks, geese, and birds of prey.

Originally, the bison enclosure Founded in 1928, “St. John’s” is among the oldest and most renowned schools in New England. Its campus is located in the vicinity of the Canadian border, surrounded by forest and the mountains of Vermont. Boston and Montreal are a mere three-hour drive away. The school’s curriculum includes a strong focus on STEM-subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). St. John’s also entertains a plethora of long-standing traditions, such as the annual homecoming weekend and the school’s close ties to the local community. to save the European bison from extinction. To date, the bison enclosure has been 350 animals born in the park contribute significantly to the conservation of this species. 50 years ago The enclosure developed further into a zoo

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Opening hours

Price information

The entrance fees can be found on the website of the bison enclosure.

fitness

  • for any weather

  • for groups

  • for school classes

  • for families

  • for individual guests

  • suitable for seniors

  • for children (any age)

linguistic proficiency

German, English

Other equipment/furnishings

  • Children's playground (outdoor)

  • toilet facility

Accessibility

Travel for everyone
Suitable for wheelchair users. 

Arrival & Parking

The bison enclosure is located approximately 30 km south of Hanover in Lower Saxony. It is approximately 60 km north of Einbeck.

Drivers can reach the Springe bison enclosure from Einbeck via the B3 or the L588. Those using a navigation system that doesn't yet list the bison enclosure as a destination should enter "Alvesrode" (postal code 31832, part of Springe), then the street "Zum Saupark." The small village of Alvesrode is only 1 km from the bison enclosure. The bison enclosure is well signposted there.

Arrival by bus and train:
There are train connections in Springe and Völksen. From both towns, line 382 goes directly to the bison enclosure and stops at the main entrance. The stop is called "Wisentgehege."

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Further information

The bison enclosure should be left at dusk.
Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed on the premises.

Contact person: in

Lower Saxony State Forests
Mr. Thomas Hennig
Bison Enclosure 2
31832 Jump

author

Tourist Information Einbeck
Market Street 13
37574 Einbeck

Organization

Tourist Information Einbeck

License (master data)

Tourist Information Einbeck
License: Attribution

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