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At the experience farm, the focus is on habitats, nature conservation and an honest look at animal husbandry today.
- Farm animals
- Sheep · goats · rabbits
- Petting zoo
- Not offered
Animal husbandry today
No petting zoo – plenty of nature.
Livestock farming ended in the nineties. A few sheep, goats and rabbits still live on the land; Gut Hügle does not offer animal displays or a petting zoo.
There is no horse riding at the farm either. Nearby are the Sonnhalde wildlife park and the Locherholz wildlife enclosure.
Commitment to nature conservation
Habitat for many species.
Together with NABU Ravensburg, Gut Hügle supports projects for white storks, house martins and other songbirds.
Nesting aids for wild bees also help pollinate the cherry blossoms. Bat boxes, an insect-friendly dry-stone wall and natural areas create further habitats.
Animals and nature conservation
- Animals on the land
- Sheep, goats and rabbitsSome animals still live on the farm
- Petting zoo
- Not offeredAnimal displays have been discontinued
- Nature conservation
- Cooperation with NABU RavensburgBirds, wild bees and bats
- Horse riding
- No horse riding at the farmThere are riding stables nearby
Questions about the farm animals
What the farm offers today – and what it doesn’t.
Can we pet the farm animals?
Gut Hügle does not offer animal displays or a petting zoo. A few sheep, goats and rabbits still live on the land.
Which animals still live on the farm?
A few sheep, goats and rabbits still live on the land.
Where nearby can we see animals?
The Sonnhalde wildlife park is very close by. At the Locherholz wildlife enclosure, you can also see mouflon, fallow deer and wild boar, with marked walking trails.
Which nature projects does Gut Hügle support?
Together with NABU Ravensburg, the farm supports projects for white storks, house martins and other songbirds. It also provides nesting aids for wild bees, bat boxes and an insect-friendly dry-stone wall.
Farm animals at Gut Hügle, the experience farm
Our agricultural focus is cherry growing. Keep an eye out for the many wild animals and insects in our orchards. We actively support songbird and bat projects on the farm. A few sheep, goats and rabbits still live on our land.
We ended livestock farming in the nineties. We no longer keep farm animals; this is now handled by highly specialised farms, which are generally not designed for tourism.
Today, milking robots milk cows in industrial-style facilities. Animal displays, petting zoos and hands-on animal encounters have become too controversial for us, so we decided to discontinue them.
The Sonnhalde wildlife park is nearby (10 Min). Admission is free; follow natural trails with beautiful panoramic views and see many animal species up close. The Locherholz wildlife enclosure is home to mouflon, fallow deer and wild boar, with marked walking paths.
We do not offer horse riding. Several nearby riding stables specialise in riding opportunities.
Commitment to nature conservation
We actively support NABU Ravensburg. Together, we run projects at our farm to encourage white storks, house martins and other songbirds to settle here.
Nesting aids provide wild bees with a habitat and also help pollinate the cherry blossoms. Find more information and projects from NABU Ravensburg, and learn how you can support its work.
As part of a bat project, we create habitat with bat boxes and a dry-stone wall that supports butterflies and insects.
Please note: being close to nature also means there may be many insects, some of which can find their way into your apartment. The wooden cladding on our façades also provides shelter for animals and insects, which in turn are food for bats. Frogs may occasionally wander onto your terrace too. There is no need to panic.
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