Vogel- und Tierpark Irgenöd — Zoo in Ortenburg

Vogel- und Tierpark Irgenöd and its collection

Vogel- und Tierpark Irgenöd is a zoo in Ortenburg, Germany.

History

Erich Schobesberger (1944-2024) built it as a bird park and opened it in 1975, on a site of six hectares. It was long counted the largest bird park in southern Germany. It now keeps about 100 bird species alongside 14 mammal species, which prompted the change of name.

Animals and collection

Notable birds include cassowary, striated caracara, hornbills, flamingos, bald eagle and Andean condor. The mammals run to zebra, wallaby, gibbon, marmoset and muntjac.

What the venue says

• petting zoo zone
• A local on-site restaurant and tavern ( _Gastwirtschaft_ ) provides a selection of meals, snacks, and refreshments, positioned so that parents can easily keep an eye on the nearby playground and petting area.
• On-site or nearby visitor parking options are available for arriving guests.
• The park features landscaped, well-maintained paths suitable for walking, though visitors should note that as a largely natural terrain, paths may occasionally feature exposed tree roots or uneven ground
• Discounted admission is available for registered wheelchair users