Swalm instead of Safari - Leisure and Learning Opportunities in Schwalmstadt

There are about 25 life-sized, photorealistic depictions of wild animals to marvel at. Those exploring nature between Schwalmstadt's largest districts on foot, by bike, or on inline skates can also stop by to see the animals, take selfies, and learn more about them by scanning QR codes. Get up close and personal with the king of the animals. Stand side by side with a majestic female elephant and her playful calf. Or come face to face with the attentive meerkats. What sounds like a safari in distant Africa has already been a reality right at your doorstep over the past two years. Wild animals have made themselves at home in the Schwalm meadows between Ziegenhain and Treysa. Life-sized, photorealistic animal motifs have attracted significant attention. The "Schwalm instead of Safari," primarily aimed at children aged three to twelve accompanied by their parents or grandparents, will start at the beginning of the summer holidays and end after the Hessian autumn holidays. Augmented Reality But that's not all: Those who download the app #ENTDECKESCHWALMSTADT from the App Store or Google Play can embark on a 3D safari with their smartphone. But beware: The so-called Augmented Reality brings the animals unusually close to the visitors. Visiting the "Schwalm instead of Safari," scanning the QR codes, and using the app are possible daily around the clock and free of charge.