In Trentino-Alto Adige, there are truly many places where children can interact with animals: wildlife parks, bird rehabilitation centers, and mountain huts with small zoos. Some are open year-round, while others are open from spring through fall: in any case, we recommend that you always check their actual opening hours before setting out on your trip.
In this article, we’ll reveal the most beautiful parks where you can admire—and in some cases even touch—some amazing animals!
Wildlife Parks in Trentino
Belpark Wildlife Park – Spormaggiore
Many forest animals live in this wildlife park: bears, lynx, wolves, foxes, and many others. The park is divided into themed areas and spans over 5 hectares, where the animals live in their natural habitats. There’s also a small farm with goats, peacocks, rabbits, and other farmyard animals. Discover Belpark Wildlife Park.
Inside, there is also a large playground equipped with long slides, swings, and a cable car, as well as a snack bar and a nursing room. The entire path is easily accessible even with a stroller. The best times to visit are spring and fall. The park is usually open from early April to early November (2026: April 4 to November 1). Admission starts at 9.00 euros. Phone: 340.6575780
Wildlife areas with deer and roe deer
In Trentino, there are several nature areas that are home to red deer and roe deer, offering the chance to see these magnificent animals up close. You’ll find them in Primiero, in the Paneveggio Nature Park, and in Val di Pejo. Discover all of Trentino’s wildlife areas.
Wildlife Parks in South Tyrol
In South Tyrol, too, there are several places that take in large numbers of animals: rescue centers, farmsteads, as well as alpine pastures and private wildlife parks.
Bird Rescue Center – Castel Tirolo
Located just a short walk from the castle of the same name, this center cares for injured and helpless birds so they can be reintroduced into their natural habitat. Each year, about 300 birds are treated and released back into the wild; those birds that, after receiving medical care, are unable to return to the wild find a new home in this large park.
The aviaries are located on a 9,000-square-meter site and can be reached via a 300-meter nature trail. Along this trail, which features 10 informational signs, visitors can admire the local birdlife as well as the area’s typical flora. All the information about the Castel Tirolo wildlife rehabilitation center.
The most fascinating part of the visit is the flight demonstration: a 40-minute show during which eagles, vultures, hawks, owls, and buzzards fly freely overhead. Open from early April to early November. Admission: adults €14, children ages 6–13 €9. Tel: 0473 221500
Raingut Farm – Caprile
A few kilometers from Bolzano lies a veritable“animal world,” a place where you can encounter a vast number of animals, some of which roam freely. Peacocks, moose, ostriches, fawns, squirrels, desert dogs, and even goats, chickens, horses, donkeys, cows, and the most unusual of all: camels and a bull! Find out all about Maso Raingut.
The area also features a large playground and a snack bar. Open year-round. Admission is by donation; visitors can purchase animal feed for 1 euro per bag. Tel. 0473 920936
Malga Tuff – Fiè allo Sciliar
Set amid the beautiful meadows of the Alpe di Siusi, this mountain hut—located at 1,270 meters—can be reached from the Fiè lakes via an easy, roughly one-hour walk along a forest road. Many animals roam freely here: alpacas, goats, rabbits, pigs, cows, and even camels. Guests can enjoy delicious traditional South Tyrolean dishes and play in the lovely outdoor playground. The mountain hut is open starting in early April. All the details on how to get to the Tuff Alm.
Reierhof – Casies Valley
This wildlife park in S. Maddalena in Val Casies is home to about 100 animals, including some extraordinary and endangered species: pigs, horses, cattle, aurochs, ibex, fallow deer, sheep, poultry, birds, dogs, donkeys, cats, and rabbits of many breeds, as well as some domestic animals from other continents, including yaks, zebu, buffalo, bison, camels, alpacas, and llamas. More details aboutAgritur Reierhof.
On the large lawn outside the farm, there are also many lounge chairs where you can relax, a pond with a raft, and a playground equipped with slides, swings, and a sandbox. Open year-round. Tel: 0474 910014 – 329 0975798.
Owl Park – San Vigilio di Marebbe
A beautiful wildlife park in the Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park featuring various birds of prey, including owls and scops owls. Among the many aviaries, you can admire over 30 species of birds of prey. You can explore the area on your own, take a guided tour, or watch a flight demonstration. More detailson the San Vigilio Owl Park.
Open year-round; opening hours and/or days off vary by season; in winter, by request.
Mahler Wildlife Park – Dobbiaco
Not far from the town of Dobbiaco is a well-maintained and unique wildlife park. Inside, there are many animals to admire and pet: goats, fawns, piglets, geese, and llamas, as well as buffalo, wild boars, lynx, and raccoons. The kids will be enchanted! You can also buy food for the animals at the ticket office. For children, there’s also an indoor playground with slides and swings. All information about the Mahler Wildlife Park. The park will reopen on weekends starting at Easter 2026, and will then be open daily during the summer. Tel: 0474 972347.
Rossy Park – Vipiteno
On Monte Cavallo, a short distance from Vipiteno and just a few minutes away by cable car, there is a zoo where mountain animals roam freely: donkeys, goats and billy goats, rabbits, and of course llamas and alpacas. There’s also a fantastic playground where children can play in the sand, cool off with water games, or have fun on the wooden marble runs. It’s usually open from early June through late October. During the summer, you can go hiking accompanied by llamas. All information about Rossy Park in Vipiteno. Tel: 0472.765521.
Sompunt-Badia Deer Park
In Badia—easily accessible by car, on foot, by bike, or by public transportation—lies this beautiful seven-hectare park, home to about thirty deer and fallow deer. The park is open to the public year-round and free of charge: the loop trail is about 1 kilometer long and is partially accessible with a stroller. You can also take the Deer Quiz (downloadable online or available at the adjacent Rifugio Paraciora—where you’ll find farm animals and a playground). Free guided tours are offered on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. during the summer . For more information, visit the Parco Cervi Sompunt website. Tel. 348 1901014
More Than Just Wildlife Parks in Trentino-Alto Adige
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