The best family-friendly hikes and walks around Duisburger Stadtwald

No longer maintained and is now also a little hidden.

The Chinese Garden (Ying-Qu-Yuan) at Duisburg Zoo is an oasis of tranquility that opened in 1988, created as a gift from the partner city of Wuhan. After extensive renovation in 2022, it offers traditional pavilions, water features, and rocks. The garden is located in the northern part of the zoo, near the Red Pandas and Muntjacs.

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Bissingheimer Wäldchen Nature Reserve – A Green Refuge near Duisburg The Bissingheimer Wäldchen Nature Reserve is a small but valuable piece of nature in the Ruhr region near Duisburg. It is a near-natural woodland that provides diverse habitats for numerous plant and animal species, thus fulfilling an important ecological function. The Bissingheimer Wäldchen is characterized by its diverse flora: deciduous trees such as oaks, beeches, and ash trees dominate the landscape, complemented by shrubs and flowering undergrowth plants. This diversity creates an ideal habitat for birds, small mammals, and insects. Particularly noteworthy is the peace and seclusion that the grove offers despite its proximity to urban centers. Walking trails invite you to explore nature, listen to birdsong, and escape the stresses of everyday life. The area is protected to promote natural development and preserve biodiversity. Maintenance measures are limited to minimal intervention to preserve the natural dynamics. For visitors, the Bissingheimer Wäldchen offers a pleasant retreat with opportunities for nature observation and relaxation. The paths are easy to navigate and are suitable for walks and quiet excursions. Those seeking relaxation in a quiet, green woodland in the Ruhr region will find the Bissingheimer Wäldchen nature reserve a worthwhile destination away from large crowds.

Good for a short rest at a crossroads

Duisburg Zoo is investing a seven-figure sum in the construction of a new pygmy hippo house. The project will include over 600 m² of outdoor facilities and a roughly 700 m² warm house for the animals, complete with rest areas, shady spots, and various bathing areas. It is also planned to keep the pygmy hippos together with a small species of monkey. Become part of the 'Pygmy Hippopotamus Team' and support Duisburg Zoo with your donation. Proceeds from the "Hippo Art" project will also contribute to the construction of the new pygmy hippo house. https://zoo-duisburg.de/flusspferde

Weighing up to 7.5 tons, the African elephant is the largest and heaviest land animal on Earth. An elephant requires up to 200 kg of plant food and more than 100 liters of water daily. To obtain the necessary amount of food, wild elephants spend more than 18 hours a day foraging. Source: https://zoo-duisburg.de/tierindex/grosstiere-und-huftiere

But even though white-bearded peccaries look cute, cuddling is not recommended. In the wild, even a jaguar rarely dares to attack these defensive animals – their teeth and jaws are very powerful. In zoos, however, they are not in danger. Rather, they enjoy all-round care. In European zoos, southern white-bearded peccaries are a rarity – in Germany, these friendly pigs are only kept at Berlin Zoo, and in just seven other European institutions. The southern white-bearded peccary population in the wild is considered endangered. In parts of their native range, in Bolivia, southern Brazil, northern Argentina, and Paraguay, southern white-bearded peccaries have already been exterminated. Habitat loss and hunting are leading to a continued decline in the remaining populations. https://lokalklick.eu/2019/08/23/niedliche-schweinerei-im-zoo-duisburg/