--- title: "Otter-Zentrum" url: "https://www.niedersachsen-tourism.com/poi/otter-zentrum" description: "You can experience exciting encounters with the endangered otter and its close relatives, the badger, the stoat and various native marten species at the otter center in Hankensbüttel.The otters are very skilled swimmers. You can see this for yourself through the large porthole on the swimming pond. Thanks to the earth cuts, the badger can be observed in its den without being disturbed. The agile weasels and stoats want to be discovered in their species-appropriate habitat.A varied program is offered around the cute animals, with show feedings, experiments, nature playgrounds and up to 60 special events. The restaurant and otter store round off the offer.A three-kilometre network of paths, which is also suitable for wheelchair users, leads through ever-changing habitat sections with streams, meadows, heathland and a 1000-year-old forest. Show feedings of otters, badgers, stone and pine martens, stoats, mink and other animals take place every quarter of an hour at the various enclosures. The nature experience bridge with footpath, the rope ferry and the water playground provide new insights into the aquatic habitat.A wide range of activities are available for children and adult groups at the Otter Center. For example, children and young people can go on a geocaching treasure hunt into the realm of martens using GPS devices.6-hectare open-air site3-kilometre network of paths, also suitable for wheelchair usersShow feedings every 15 minutesInteractive information and discovery boards and water playgroundAccessible enclosuresIse river aquariumOtter store with books on environmental and nature conservation, themed games and otter souvenirsRestaurant \"Seeblick\" with conservatory and lakeside terrace on Lake IsenhagenGuided tour of the Otter CenterThe Otter Center has been awarded the \"Travel for All\" seal of quality." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/190020/f5ba3a162ea1f40d304ac989b1491408b3b89a0e97a607d5bb25e633653fffee/otter-frisst-einen-fisch-im-otter-zentrum-in-hankensb-ttel.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Otter-Zentrum ============== - Information centre - Open space for animals - Animal enclosure - Animal park Otter frisst einen Fisch im Otter-Zentrum in Hankensbüttel The Otter Center in Hankensbüttel is a lively nature experience center You can experience exciting encounters with the endangered otter and its close relatives, the badger, the stoat and various native marten species at the otter center in Hankensbüttel. The otters are very skilled swimmers. You can see this for yourself through the large porthole on the swimming pond. Thanks to the earth cuts, the badger can be observed in its den without being disturbed. The agile weasels and stoats want to be discovered in their species-appropriate habitat.A varied program is offered around the cute animals, with show feedings, experiments, nature playgrounds and up to 60 special events. The restaurant and otter store round off the offer. A three-kilometre network of paths, which is also suitable for wheelchair users, leads through ever-changing habitat sections with streams, meadows, heathland and a 1000-year-old forest. Show feedings of otters, badgers, stone and pine martens, stoats, mink and other animals take place every quarter of an hour at the various enclosures. The nature experience bridge with footpath, the rope ferry and the water playground provide new insights into the aquatic habitat. A wide range of activities are available for children and adult groups at the Otter Center. For example, children and young people can go on a geocaching treasure hunt into the realm of martens using GPS devices. - 6-hectare open-air site - 3-kilometre network of paths, also suitable for wheelchair users - Show feedings every 15 minutes - Interactive information and discovery boards and water playground - Accessible enclosures - Ise river aquarium - Otter store with books on environmental and nature conservation, themed games and otter souvenirs - Restaurant "Seeblick" with conservatory and lakeside terrace on Lake Isenhagen The Otter Center has been awarded the "Travel for All" seal of quality. Read more Iltis im Otter-Zentrum Im Tiergehege im Otter-Zentrum Hankensbüttel in der Südheide Gifhorn Eingang Otter-Zentrum Hankensbüttel Good to know ------------ Openings 01.02.- 25.03.: 09:30 - 17:00 26.03.- 28.10.: 09:30 - 18:00 29.10. - 30.11.: 09:30 - 17:00 Last admission to the site is always one hour before closing time. Restaurant: Summer time: Mon. - Fri. 11:30 - 17:00, Sat. and Sun. 11:30 - 18:00) Winter time: 11:30 - 17:00) The Otter Center and the restaurant are closed in December and January. In winter, the Otter Center and the restaurant may close earlier due to weather conditions. Read more Price info Price adult: €13.00 Price reduced: €12.00 Price family: €39.50 Kinder (4-17 Jahre): €8.50 Information on reduced prices: Groups of 15 persons or more Read more Eligibility - for Groups - for Class - for familys - for individual guests - Suitable for the Elderly - for Children of all Ages Other Furnishing/Equipment - Children's Playground (outdoors) - Toilet - Baby Change - Handicapped accessible WC - Barrier-free access Payment methods chargeable, Cash payment on site, Cash card / EC card Certification and seal of quality - miscellaneous - Kinderferienland Niedersachsen (child-friendly certification in Lower Saxony) - Reisen für Alle (accessibility certification) Accessibility **Travel for Everyone** **General Information on Accessibility** Read more More information Folgende Führungen sind buchbar: Führung im Otter-Zentrum Hankensbüttel (ca. 2 Stunden) Führungsangebote für Kindergruppen: Lebensraum Wald - Angebot für Kinder im Otter-Zentrum Hankensbüttel (ca. 3 Stunden) Buchungskontakt: Otter-Zentrum Hankensbüttel, Tel.: 05832 / 98080, afs@otterzentrum.de Read more License (master data) Südheide Gifhorn GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Museum - Aquarium - Petting zoo - Tours 4.07 km - Families and children Contact **Otter-Zentrum** Sudendorfallee 1 29386 Hankensbüttel