Wildpark Eekholt

Name

Wildpark Eekholt

Legal name

Wildpark Eekholt Dr. h.c. Hatlapa GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://wildpark-eekholt.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wildlife Park and Nature Experience Center

NAICS

Zoos and Botanical Gardens (712130), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Zoo & Aquarium Parks (Ticketed Wildlife Attractions) (THAJAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wildlife Watching & Encounters (Birding, Whale Watching, Primates) (THAJAIAC)

Keywords

• Wildlife park operations
• Nature education programs
• Wildlife conservation services
• Environmental education tours
• Family recreation experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Heidmühlen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Admission and Entry Fees: Day admission tickets and annual passes for individuals, families, and groups provide the primary revenue stream. Entry prices are all-inclusive, covering special events, feeding demonstrations, and flight shows.
2. Annual Pass Subscriptions: Annual passes sold for calendar year validity (12+1 months) for families, grandparents, individuals, and children. Online and on-site purchase options.
3. On-site Restaurant (Kiek-Ut-Stuben): Restaurant operated by Familie Kamecke since 2018, offering regional food for all visitor groups including school classes and kindergartens.
4. Education Programs and Group Bookings: Environmental education programs for school groups, project group stays (multi-day), and specialized tours generate revenue from pedagogical supervision and facility use.
5. E-commerce and Merchandise: Online shop selling annual passes, gift vouchers, and merchandise. Link to eekholt-shop.de for direct purchases.
6. Donations and Sponsorships: Donations accepted via Gooding.de platform and direct bank transfer to Förderungsverein Wildpark Eekholt e.V. for animal welfare and conservation projects.
7. Event Hosting: Revenue from hosting birthday parties, weddings, family celebrations, corporate events, and special event venue rentals (grill areas, celebration rooms).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Wildpark Eekholt runs a 67-hectare privately operated wildlife park in Schleswig-Holstein with 700+ animals across 100 native German species (wolves, white-tailed eagles, red deer, otters, wild boar, foxes, owls). Core revenue offerings are day admission tickets with all-inclusive access to public feedings and falconry flight demonstrations, tiered annual passes (family, grandparent, individual, child), school environmental education programs, group bookings, and on-site restaurant service.

Product overview

Wildpark Eekholt is a privately-run nature experience park spanning 67 hectares at the northern edge of Segeberger Forest. The offering is organized as a unified park experience centered on wildlife observation (700+ animals across 100 species), supported by structured add-on services including environmental education programs, falconry demonstrations, and children's activities. Core paid offerings include day tickets and annual passes, supplemented by on-site dining (Restaurant Kiek-Ut-Stuben), event venues (birthday parties, weddings), and overnight group accommodation. Educational programs for schools and groups form a key product pillar, while recent additions include the Eekholter Bienenwelt bee exhibition (2022) and expanded accessibility services. An e-commerce shop handles annual pass and gift voucher sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kiek-ut-Stuben: Restaurant operated by the Kamecke family within the wildpark premises, offering regional cuisine for visitors.
• Eekholter Wolfsmeile
• Eekholter Bienenwelt

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 700 animals in 100 native species across 67 hectares
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stiftung Naturschutz Schleswig-HolsteincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for the annual Biodiversitätstag event, providing information on nature and species conservation in Schleswig-Holstein. Raises awareness about local biodiversity and habitat protection.
• Projektgruppe Seeadlerschutz e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWhite-tailed eagle protection project operating the Seeadlerpavillon at the park. Handles rescue and capture of injured sea eagles, Kraniche, and Schwarzstorch. Contact: 0171-9206566
• Landesverband Eulenschutz S-H e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOwl protection association of Schleswig-Holstein, participating in biodiversity events and providing owl conservation expertise.
• Fledermauszentrum NoctaliscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBat center providing bat conservation information and education at park events, supporting nocturnal wildlife awareness.
• Wolfsbetreuer Schleswig-HolsteincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWolf caretakers in Schleswig-Holstein providing wolf conservation education and information at park events.
• Förderverein Himmelmoor e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHimmelmoor conservation association participating in biodiversity events and habitat protection initiatives.
• Stadtwerke Bad BramstedtminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPedelec (e-bike) rental partner. Visitors who arrive by rental e-bike receive €1 discount on entry and free battery charging. Promotes eco-friendly mobility to the park.
• Familie Kamecke (Kiek-Ut-Stuben)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRestaurant operator since 2018, providing catering services including meals for school classes and kindergartens. Extended opening hours as a visitor-friendly service.
• Robin CruiseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHamburg artist who showcases nature-inspired art at biodiversity events, demonstrating passion for natural diversity through artistic expression.
• Vielfaltsgarten Halloh-LebenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity garden initiative that presents at biodiversity events and sells healthy vegetables, promoting organic gardening and local food.
• BNE-PortalcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGerman Education for Sustainable Development portal recognizing the park as a BNE partner institution for environmental education.
• Dr. h.c. Hans-Heinrich Hatlapa and Theda HatlapacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPark founders from 1970 whose legacy and vision continue to guide the park's mission in environmental education, conservation, and wildlife rehabilitation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Zoo Leipzig: One of Germany's largest and most-visited zoos with extensive native and exotic species collection and immersive exhibits; broader incumbent competitor for German family zoo visitation and education spending.
• Allwetterzoo Münster: All-weather zoo in Münster combining indoor and outdoor exhibits to reduce seasonality; relevant as a broader incumbent demonstrating a counter-model to weather-exposed operations.
• Zoo Berlin: Germany's oldest and among its largest zoos with broad species portfolio and substantial educational programming; broader incumbent competitor for nationwide zoo visitation.
• Hellabrunn Zoo (Münchner Tierpark): Munich's geo-zoo with extensive species collection, family programming, and conservation programs; broader incumbent competitor with similar conservation and education orientation.

Direct peers

• Tierpark Hagenbeck: Historic Hamburg zoo and wildlife park operating since 1907 with similar focus on native and exotic species, walk-through exhibits, and family education programming; the closest large-scale comparable and primary competitor for Northern German family visitation.
• Wildpark Schwarze Berge: Wildlife park south of Hamburg focused on native species with walking trails, falconry shows, and family events; directly comparable in scale, geography, and operating model to Wildpark Eekholt.
• Wisentgehege Springe: Lower-Saxony wildlife park specializing in European bison and native ungulates with walking trails and educational programming; comparable as a regional native-species wildlife park with conservation focus.
• Serengeti-Park Hodenhagen: Large drive-through safari park and walk-through resort in Lower Saxony featuring native and exotic species with similar family event programming; competes for the same Northern German family leisure spend with a more capital-intensive model.
• Opel-Zoo Kronberg: Hesse-based wildlife park with native and exotic species, walking exhibits, and family programming; comparable in scale and business model as a privately operated wildlife park.
• NaturZoo Rheine: German zoo in North Rhine-Westphalia with a strong native-species and conservation focus, walk-through enclosures, and education programs; closely comparable operating philosophy and product mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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