stefanie huck

Stefanie Huck

Chief Animal Caretaker – Wild Animals

Stefanie Huck, wildlife keeper and Chief Animal Caretaker at the Retscheider Hof e.V. wildlife rescue center, has dedicated her career to the care and conservation of carnivorous mammals, with a particular focus on polecats and wildcats. For years, she has been rescuing, rehabilitating, and successfully reintroducing these animals into their natural habitats. In addition to hands-on conservation work, she conducts nationwide monitoring and research on polecats, wildcats, and other species, deepening her expertise in their behavior and ecology. Passionate about their protection, she is committed to ensuring their long-term survival through both practical conservation efforts and scientific study.