Wild horse and taurus pastures
Before man began to actively engage in agriculture, wild horses or tarpans, like tauri and bison, were a common part of nature in Europe. Similar to deer or moose today.
The role of large herbivores - bulls, wild horses and bison - is very important in nature. They contribute to the formation of biologically diverse meadows and directly or indirectly ensure the existence of thousands of other plant and animal species. Other herbivores (roe deer, deer, elk) cannot replace horses and bulls in nature, because their feeding conditions are different, so natural processes are disturbed. Papé demonstrates how, by bringing back extinct species, the rhythm of nature is restored.
Excursions to wild horses and bulls
Excursions are only accompanied by the nice guides of the World Wildlife Fund!
The approximate duration of the tour is 1 hour. Expect a walk of about 2 km. We invite you to prepare for a walk in the fresh air by choosing appropriate clothing and shoes. We also ask you to follow the safety rules. During the excursion you will get close to the animals & learn a lot of interesting things about them!
Working time:
10:00 - 17:00 (from June till September)
In the summer months, on holidays, guides are waiting for visitors in the pastures from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In the rest of the time, we invite you to contact the guides at least 2 days in advance to coordinate the tour time (Ints Mednis: mobile +371 29224331; [email protected]). Excursions are also possible in winter, by contacting the guides in advance!
WALKING THROUGH PASTURES AND APPROACHING ANIMALS IN THE TERRITORY WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF THE GUIDE IS FORBIDDEN!
By purchasing a ticket or donating to Mobilly, you are donating to the World Wildlife Fund for the maintenance of the Pape nature park. Thank you for your support!
How to find?
Wild horses and horns can be found by driving along the Liepāja-Klaipėda highway (a/c A11) to the Kalniški bus stop (~ 40 km from Liepāja, in the direction of Klaipėda), then turning right and driving in the direction of the signs "wild horses".
You can read more about wild horses, bison and bulls in Latvia here: