The LOBO PARK located in the heart of Andalusia, Spain was founded by Daniel Weigend and Alexandra Stieber as a private initiative in 2002 (open to the public since November 2004) with the ambition to establish a wolf park that is unique in its configuration. It is the intention of the owners that all wolves as well as all the other animals live in an environment that was built to protect as much of the existing flora and fauna as well as to ensure that their living circumstances are as related to real nature as possible.
The ‘mission’ was to give these fascinating animals the respect that they deserve. It is of great importance that they have huge enclosures to live a life that is almost equivalent to a ‘natural’ environment – to live their genuine pack life without interference of human intrusion or domestication. App. 100.000 m² have been reserved for huge enclosures for the wolves to provide as much space as possible to roam and play. Only through this effort can one truly observe how wolves live. Respect is being given and trust is its return!
The Park is opened daily:
Jan. – Dec. 10:00 – 18:00
Guided Tours
Everyday at 11:00, 13:00, 15:00 & 16:30
Saturday, Sunday y Holidays every hour 11:00 – 15:00 & 16:30
The different philosophy
All enclosures where built very spaciously to provide more room for the wolves as one is used to come across in most animal parks or zoos in the world. Since wolves are very timid animals it would be impossible to observe them in their habitat. Therefore the wolves have to be socialized to take away their natural born shyness so that visitors will be able to observe them.
It is of great importance to understand that they are socialized but not domesticated, a great difference in up bring which will have an immense outcome in their future behaviour. Never is meat fed by hand or aggression punished and you will definitely not see a wolf being taken on a lead. Aggression is normal for any animal especially for a wild animal such as a wolf. Dominance is not carried out by Daniel (only he enters the enclosures) when he visits the pack and you won’t witness a wolf being submissive towards him. “I’ve positioned myself as a kind of extra-terrestrial pack member, but not the leader,” he explains “one has to respect them as wild animals”. Their own established ranking order is respected and he is respected as a visiting friend.
Wolves are highly social animals; a wolf pack is comparable with a family, a company or a football team. Only through this strong bond did wolves survive to this day. “Their social bonding and care-giving behaviour are second only to those of humans and other social primates ‘ (John Theberge, Wolf biologist). Guided tours (Spanish and English) will show visitors the different wolves and let you learn more about how wolves communicate, play, hunt and eat. The path features observation platforms, where visitors can enjoy a clear view and come into close contact with the animals.This beautiful park offers families fun and excitement, stimulating education programs, as well as a peaceful place to enjoy nature. There is something new to discover on every visit!
For further details
Call 952 03 1107
E-mail info@lobopark.com
Website www.lobopark.com
