Le Monde Sauvage, Safari park and zoo in Aywaille, Belgium.
Le Monde Sauvage is a safari park and zoo in Aywaille featuring separate zones for African and South American wildlife species. The grounds contain expansive enclosures where giraffes, rhinoceroses, zebras, and other animals roam across landscape-like habitats.
The wildlife park opened in 1975 and received its current name in 1983. This renaming marked a shift toward more natural animal care and conservation-focused practices in Belgium.
The name "Le Monde Sauvage" means "The Wild World" and reflects the philosophy of displaying animals in natural-like settings. Visitors watch daily feeding and behavioral demonstrations that show how the animals would live in their native habitats.
Visitors can drive personal vehicles through the African safari route or board the park train for animal viewing. Comfortable shoes are recommended since the grounds cover considerable space and exploring all zones takes several hours.
The park stands out by allowing visitors to drive through animal enclosures in their own vehicles rather than viewing from fixed paths. This creates an immersive experience where animals move freely while humans remain safely enclosed in moving vehicles.
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