Wisentpark Insel Usedom (Bison Park)

Here, you'll find yourself face to face with Europe's largest land mammal.

Bison, Forest & Heath

Not a single tree was cut down to build the bison park - quite the opposite. In recent years, we have planted more than 1.5 kilometers of field hedges around the enclosures. In addition, we have planted over a hundred individual trees and shrubs, which are breathing new life into the once-cleared agricultural landscape. Our building material is wood - whenever possible, and it’s (almost) always possible.

There's a lot of sustainability here!

Breeding the European bison, an endangered species, is our most important task. The feed for our animals comes from organic farms located in the immediate vicinity of the bison park. And whatever is left over is returned to organic farming as organic fertilizer. Our water comes from our own well, and in the future, our electricity will come from our own power plant. We are committed to short supply chains and closed-loop systems.

Exciting forest wilderness spanning 3 hectares of natural forest

Our animal enclosures are fenced-in habitats where axes and saws are no longer needed. This also includes 3 hectares of natural forest that is no longer used. More than seventy species of birds nest in the expansive enclosures, and a wide variety of insects, small mammals, and reptiles can be observed here.

Keep your eyes open!

After all, there’s a lot to discover. Here, environmental education is woven into the landscape. Information about the nature and wildlife of the island of Usedom can be found all along our loop trail. The natural evolution and landscape history are explained in the various habitats—right along the trail, so to speak.