Experience the garden sleeper: guided tours in the Elbe-Tier-Park Hebelei!

Experience the garden sleeper: guided tours in the Elbe-Tier-Park Hebelei!

Meißen, Deutschland - In the Elbe-Tier-Park Hebelele, something is going on again! On the occasion of the dormouse day, very special tours will be offered from June 27th to June 29th. These take place at 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. and are all about the garden sleeper, which was named "Gardeners of 2025" this year. With this award, the Heinz Sielmann Foundation has drawn attention to the danger of this kind, because the garden sleeper is not only related to the dormouse, but also plays an important role in our ecosystem.

In addition, the Elbe-Tier-Park shows that it actively takes care of the preservation of these and other sleepers. The park has successfully breeded various sleepers since 2009 and has already released garden sleepers to secure their stock. A special research project at the Justus Liebig University in Gießen examines the genetic rehearsals of these animals in order to proceed even better against their declines.

The garden sleeper in focus

The garden sleeper (scientifically known as Eliomy's quark ) is characterized by its conspicuous appearance, especially by the characteristic black "Zorro mask" and the big, dark eyes. It becomes about 12 to 17 cm long and is known for its twilight -active lifestyle. With a varied menu from insects to fruits, he contributes to the natural balance in our garden. Unfortunately, the garden sleeper is very endangered, especially due to the loss of its habitat due to events such as surface sealing and tidy gardens.

The nature conservation associations call up garden owners to contribute their part to protect these animals. This includes creating shelter and refraining from using pesticides. In addition, anyone who wants to support the Elbe-Tier-Park can help via donation. The bank details for the deposits are provided on the park's homepage.

Differences between garden sleepers and dormouse

Although garden sleepers and dormouse are often confused together, there are some striking differences that are easy to see:

The animal world in the Elbe-Tier-Park is more exciting than ever. If you want to learn more about the garden sleeper and your way of life, you should not miss the tours. Not only knowledge is conveyed here, but also a contribution to nature conservation is made. Come by and discover the fascinating world of this little rodent!