Vogelpark Olching
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Olching Bird Park is located in Olching
, 20km north west of Munich
. On an area of 20,000 m², a wide range of different species can be found: from the little tiger finch to cranes
, storks and many brightly coloured parrots.
The amazing area of the so-called Amper
river is a particular feature that distinguishes the park from others. All aviaries have natural plants which underline the naturalness of the park. A main objective of the park association is the breeding of native birds and a large zone is defined as a retreat for the local wildlife.
For the visitors there is also a typical Bavaria
n beer garden in the park as well as a playground for younger guests. The operator of the bird park is the Bird Lover's Association of Olching.
Dogs are permitted. Guided tours may be arranged on request.
Olching
Olching is a municipality in the district of Fürstenfeldbruck, in Bavaria, Germany. It is situated approximately 20 km northwest of Munich.-Geography:...
, 20km north west of Munich
Munich
Munich The city's motto is "" . Before 2006, it was "Weltstadt mit Herz" . Its native name, , is derived from the Old High German Munichen, meaning "by the monks' place". The city's name derives from the monks of the Benedictine order who founded the city; hence the monk depicted on the city's coat...
. On an area of 20,000 m², a wide range of different species can be found: from the little tiger finch to cranes
Crane (bird)
Cranes are a family, Gruidae, of large, long-legged and long-necked birds in the order Gruiformes. There are fifteen species of crane in four genera. Unlike the similar-looking but unrelated herons, cranes fly with necks outstretched, not pulled back...
, storks and many brightly coloured parrots.
The amazing area of the so-called Amper
Amper
The Amper is a river located in southern Bavaria, Germany and is the largest tributary to the Isar river. The Amper flows into the Isar in Moosburg, 185 km from the headwater of the river and at a speed of 45 m³/s. It runs out of the Ammersee and its upper course, upstream from the...
river is a particular feature that distinguishes the park from others. All aviaries have natural plants which underline the naturalness of the park. A main objective of the park association is the breeding of native birds and a large zone is defined as a retreat for the local wildlife.
For the visitors there is also a typical Bavaria
Bavaria
Bavaria, formally the Free State of Bavaria is a state of Germany, located in the southeast of Germany. With an area of , it is the largest state by area, forming almost 20% of the total land area of Germany...
n beer garden in the park as well as a playground for younger guests. The operator of the bird park is the Bird Lover's Association of Olching.
History
The Bird Association of Olching was founded in 1968 and has 120 members. AT the beginning the area was privately used - only by the birders for their ever-growing collection. In 1982 the park was opened to the public.Dogs are permitted. Guided tours may be arranged on request.