The animal and ark park was founded in 1962 and is located not far from the city center. In the park you can visit native, endangered breeds of livestock, alpacas and a bird aviary.

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September 21, 2025

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The Merzig Animal & Ark Park is home to endangered breeds of farm animals, including Thuringian Forest goats, Hinterwälder cattle, German Karakul, and Meissen rams. South American coatis, alpacas, honey bees, and budgies and cockatiels also live in the enclosures at the Blättelbornweiher pond.
The Merzig Animal & Ark Park is open 24 hours a day. Admission is free.

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July 9, 2018

Mountain biking

Small but beautiful animal park

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1. View of Besseringen – Merzig Marina loop from Besseringen (Saar)

12.5km

03:10

30m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Fountain in Merzig City Park – Merzig City Park loop from Hilbringen

3.88km

00:59

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Beginning of the Viezstraße – Fountain in Merzig City Park loop from Hilbringen

6.36km

01:37

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 220 m

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Wednesday 28 January

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Location: Merzig, Landkreis Merzig-Wadern, Saarland, Germany

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Merzig Animal and Ark Park

1. View of Besseringen – Merzig Marina loop from Besseringen (Saar)

2. Fountain in Merzig City Park – Merzig City Park loop from Hilbringen

3. Beginning of the Viezstraße – Fountain in Merzig City Park loop from Hilbringen

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