Names sought for six young arctic foxes in Altenfelden Zoo

For two weeks, six young arctic foxes have been romping around in the Altenfelden Zoo. The six brothers have come a long way, as they come from the Neumünster Zoo in Germany and have now found their new home in the Mühlviertel hills. This makes the zoo the only one in Austria where arctic foxes can be admired. The foxes have already become real crowd-pleasers.

The six young foxes, whose natural habitat is in the Arctic, have settled in well and are curiously exploring their spacious enclosure. “We are proud to be able to present these fascinating animals to our visitors. Arctic foxes are an absolute rarity in Austria and are a great addition to our animal population,” says Barbara Laher, owner of the Altenfelden Zoo. “Arctic foxes are characterized by their thick, white winter fur, which helps them survive in extremely cold environments. They are perfectly adapted to life in the Arctic. The four-month-old Arctic fox brothers will turn pure white in winter from their second year. Until then, they may also retain darker patches from their summer fur,” explains the zoo director.

Names urgently needed

The six young foxes don’t have names yet. Barbara Laher is asking the OÖN readers for help in this regard. “We want Nordic names for the animals. These should begin with the letters B, C, E, F, G and H.” Anyone can send suggestions to office@tierpark-altenfelden.at “We’ll be giving away family tickets among the entries,” says Laher, inviting everyone to take part.

The Altenfelden Zoo, one of the largest and most diverse zoos in the country, is the only one in Austria where arctic foxes are kept. In order to provide them with the most species-appropriate environment possible, the enclosure was specially adapted to the needs of the arctic animals. This underlines the park’s special importance as a center for species conservation and zoological diversity. In addition to the arctic foxes, the zoo is home to over 1,000 animals from 200 different species and offers visitors an extraordinary nature experience. The arctic foxes and all other animals can be seen daily during regular opening hours.

Species and environmental protection

The park has been a popular tourist destination in the Mühlviertel region for more than 50 years. With an area of ​​over 80 hectares, the park offers its visitors extensive walking paths and exciting insights into the world of animals.

Austria’s largest privately run zoo is also committed to species conservation and promotes environmental education for young and old.

Barbara Laher, owner of
Altenfelden Animal Park