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Heissiwald Wildlife Park

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Münster District

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Heissiwald Wildlife Park

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Heissiwald Wildlife Park

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Location: Ruhr Region, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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February 22, 2024

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The wildlife enclosure in the Heissiwald forest is a popular destination year-round. Since 1964, visitors of all ages have been able to admire red and fallow deer, wild boar, and mouflon in the Heissiwald enclosure. Those wishing to learn more about the forest and its many tree species can explore the nature trail.

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December 19, 2020

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Here you can take a break on benches or use the viewing platforms to observe mouflon, fallow deer, red deer and wild boar.

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March 12, 2017

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The Heissiwald game gate has existed since 1964. Initially there were 6 animals from the fallow deer group. In 1982, the game reserve survived an upcoming closure thanks to a …

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Elevation 130 m

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Tuesday 5 May

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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