Bear Sanctuary of Müritz
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Bear Sanctuary of Müritz - by Management
Description
The Bear Sanctuary Müritz (Bärenwald Müritz) is home to rescue bears; i.e. bears that were kept in poor conditions in zoos from Germany and some Eastern European countries. It should be noted that after having been in captivity, they cannot be reintroduced to the wild and at the sanctuary they have access to a forest environment where they can roam freely and hunt for their food (hidden there by the keepers/caregivers), a pond and caves. Visitors can observe the bears from the other side of the grid along forested trails and there are playground and activities for children. The work is done in tandem with the international organization "Four Paws", mode details available here: https://www.baerenwald-mueritz.de/en/about-us/about-four-paws
Access & Transport
Address: Am Bärenwald 1, 17209 Stuer The sanctuary is 20km from Röbel and 35km from Waren along the Müritz lake, 85km from Schwerin, 175km from Hamburg and 140km from Berlin. For cyclists, it is also on the "Mecklenburg Lake District-Lewitz" and the "Mecklenburg Lake Cycle" routes. In the high season there is a bus + boat option as well. More info on transport here: https://www.baerenwald-mueritz.de/en/for-visitors/arrival-and-accessibility
Instructions & Recommendations
There is a reduced entrance fee for visitors to both the Bear Sanctuary and the Müritzeum.
Environmental & Social
The work alongside Four Paws is a reliable stamp that this is a genuine sanctuary, and the educational content is nicely complementary of the mission statement
Conclusion
If only there were more of those! That's what we think of Bear Sanctuary Müritz, a worthwhile mission and excellent execution that can be financed through visitors' entrance fees. If you are in the Muritz Lakes region and love animals, this should be in your itinerary.
Key positive
The closest you'll get to observing bears in the wild
Supporting a worthy cause
Key negative
None
Suitability
Suitable for families and accessible for visitors with reduced mobility
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
May 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:1h 30m
est. visit time:1h 30m
Start of Season 1:Mar, 15
MONDAY09:00 - 17:00
TUESDAY09:00 - 17:00
WEDNESDAY09:00 - 17:00
THURSDAY09:00 - 17:00
FRIDAY09:00 - 17:00
SATURDAY09:00 - 18:00
SUNDAY09:00 - 18:00
Start of Season 2:Nov, 01
MONDAY10:00 - 16:00
TUESDAY10:00 - 16:00
WEDNESDAY10:00 - 16:00
THURSDAY10:00 - 16:00
FRIDAY10:00 - 16:00
SATURDAY10:00 - 16:00
SUNDAY10:00 - 16:00
Max total number:5
Max number of adults:2
Min.child age:5
Max.child age:14
Price for family€30