Natuurpark Lelystad

Natuurpark Lelystad is a nature reserve spanning a large area with forests, meadows, and water bodies where animals live. The grounds offer different habitats that visitors can explore on foot or by bicycle through marked routes.

The park started in the 1970s through teamwork between local authorities and Artis Zoo to create a natural space for animals near Lelystad. This project brought wildlife back to an area that had been shaped by human development.

Traditional Dutch farm buildings within the park show visitors how people farmed in this region. Walking past these preserved structures helps you understand the rural way of life that shaped the area.

The grounds have marked walking and cycling paths, and small huts along the routes let you watch animals up close. Bring good walking shoes and binoculars to get the most out of your visit to this space.

The park is known for breeding endangered animals like European otters, Przewalski horses, and David's deer as part of global conservation efforts. These programs make this place a working sanctuary where you might see species that are rare in the wild.