Between Fields and Forests: Meet Asia’s Hoofed Wildlife

Wilhelma’s commitment to naturalistic enclosures continues with its newest zone dedicated to Asian hoofed animals and traditional rural life. Built on the site of former bison and ostrich enclosures, this expanded space now welcomes yaks, Bactrian camels, and Mesopotamian fallow deer, roaming across open meadows and shaded oak groves integrated into the historic Rosensteinpark.

A central theme of this area is the human-wildlife conflict found in many Asian regions. Surrounded by a developing tiger habitat and the future elephant world, the new Asian Farm Experience places this tension at the heart of the visitor journey.

Guests can meet and brush domestic animals like Kashmir goats, Romanov sheep, and Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs in the petting zoo, emphasizing the connection between people, livestock, and the land.

Between the farm buildings, visitors encounter traditional Asian crops such as rice, tea bushes, banana plants, and other cultivated species. These represent farmlands often found in elephant habitats—farmlands that are sometimes raided by hungry elephants, sparking real-world conflict.

With its balance of natural woodland, grazing pastures, and cultural storytelling, this part of Wilhelma offers a deeper reflection on coexistence between humans and wildlife, while providing a tranquil environment for both visitors and animals.