Open air research center and refuge for Barbary Macaques Apes. As part of the entry fee, visitors are given a quick safety lecture and access to a handful of popcorn to feed the small apes that wander in the huge (50 acres plus?), wooded, fenced enclosure. The apes are well-behaved and sit on large, wooden rails waiting for a handout.... More

This was a great fun! We arrived morning and there were already lots of cars but the park is large so the people didn't bother us. What was amazing right from the starts were those hundreds of storks on the field, in the sky and many of them nesting on the roofs. We spent time before the entrance photographing them.... More

Our German friends took us to Monkey Hill on our way to Lake Constance. We had children ages 9, 11, and 17. Everyone had a wonderful time feeding the monkeys. Tip: You only get to take one handful of popcorn to feed the monkeys, so make it a BIG handful. The monkeys were surprisingly calm. They sat on the wooden... More

The 200+ Barbary Macaques that live at Affenberg are used in observational behavior research so visiting helps support this important cause - and it is a TON of fun. They have plenty of their own space to roam so they can very easily avoid human contact if they want. We went on a very crowded day and I recommend you... More

In the way to lake Constance, it is worth to stop and to enjoy the macacos...very funny! More