Djurparken Traryds Skans

Djurparken Traryds Skans is a community-run petting zoo in the small village of Traryd, Markaryd municipality, in southern Sweden. Managed as a local association and free to visit year-round, the park is home to an endearing mix of animals including heritage sheep breeds such as Gutefår, Jämtgetter and African dwarf goats, pigs, rabbits, peacocks, and a variety of heritage chicken breeds. The park invites visitors to participate in hands-on animal care and feeding, especially on weekends, fostering a genuine connection between families and the animals in residence. Sustained through modest membership fees and enthusiastic volunteer work days, Traryds Skans is a grassroots community resource that makes livestock education and heritage breed appreciation accessible to rural families. Its open and welcoming ethos makes it a charming, informal attraction for visitors of all ages in the Markaryd region of Kronoberg.