Mainz Zoo, Gonsenheim site
Mainz Zoo has two locations: Here you can find information about the wildlife park in Gonsenheim. The zoo's second location is in Mainz City Park.
Aktuell keine Aufnahme von Greifvögeln im Gonsenheimer Wildpark
Zum Schutz der Wildpark-Tiere können aufgrund der akuten Verbreitung der Vogelgrippe derzeit keine Greifvögel im Gonsenheimer Wildpark aufgenommen werden.
Note: Only feed with automatic feeders
In light of recent events, the Parks and Environment Department expressly reminds visitors that feeding the animals is permitted only with food from the vending machines. Feeding the animals with food you have brought from home is not allowed—it poses a danger to the animals!
Food donations are welcome and can be placed in the container at the entrance. Thank you for your understanding; the animals appreciate it!
Gonsenheim Wildlife Park
The Mainz Zoo consists of two facilities. In addition to the Gonsenheim Wildlife Park, there are also the aviaries in Mainz City Park.
The aviary is home to zebra finches, rice finches, canaries, silver-billed finches, and diamond doves. The main attraction of the aviary is a pair of yellow-breasted macaws. The aviary is partially glassed-in and features several outdoor aviaries. Visitors can walk through the aviary, allowing them to observe the animals from the inside as well. About 10 bird species and roughly 100 birds live in the old aviaries at the entrance to the Volkspark.
The wildlife park is located in the Mainz-Gonsenheim district, on Kirchstraße, in the immediate vicinity of the Lennebergwald nature reserve. Covering a total area of 3.1 hectares, the wildlife park has a forest-like character and is currently home to 14 different species and around 130 animals. These include red deer, fallow deer, mouflon, wild boar, wildcats, raccoons, ferrets, and poultry.
Special attractions at the wildlife park include Thuringian forest goats, German Sperber chickens, and Phoenix chickens.
They are on the Red List of endangered domestic animal breeds. The wildlife park has set itself the task of presenting endangered domestic animal breeds to the public.
The Mainz Wildlife Park is surrounded by a circular path that can be walked around without restriction. The mini zoo is home to rabbits and guinea pigs. The animals in the wildlife park may only be fed with special food, which can be purchased from vending machines for a small fee.
The wildlife park also has a bird of prey sanctuary. Injured native birds of prey can be brought there for further care.
The total population of Mainz Zoo (wildlife park and facilities in the city park) currently comprises around 24 species with approximately 230 animals.
