Pairi Daiza, Zoo and botanical garden in Brugelette, Belgium.
Description
Pairi Daiza covers roughly 65 hectares near the Dender river and presents over 7000 animals from different continents in nine themed sections. The grounds combine animal habitats with garden design and display plants and structures inspired by several world regions.
History
In 1148 twelve Cistercian monks founded Cambron Abbey at the site after being invited by Anselm of Trazegnies. The grounds were transformed into a zoological and botanical park in the late 20th century.
Culture
The Chinese garden, established in 2006, stands as Europe's largest with traditional architecture, red pandas, cranes, and extensive plant collections from Eastern Asia.
Practical
Access is through the main entrance at Brugelette with parking nearby and paved paths suitable for wheelchairs and strollers. Plan several hours for a full tour because the nine zones spread over a large area.
Did you know?
Since 2014 two giant pandas have lived at the park under a 15-year loan agreement with China. The animals are part of an international breeding program for the species.
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Cambron Abbey
260 m
Attre Castle
4.1 km
Château de Cambron
102 m
Abbaye de Cambron
197 m
Nail Oak
5.3 km
Thoricourt Castle
5.8 km
Notre-Dame de la Fontaine
5.6 km
Chapelle Saint-Jean-Baptiste
5.6 km
Chapelle de la Ladrerie de Chièvres
6.2 km
Les Noces
85 m
Hunter F.6
4.2 km
Grotto located in the grounds of the Attre Castle
4 km
Pura Agung Santi Bhuwana
215 mScenic viewpoint
231 mScenic viewpoint
391 mScenic viewpoint
5.5 kmScenic viewpoint
364 mAfrican Elephant
405 mBirds of prey
284 mOwls
305 mBirds of prey
300 mGolden Takin
398 mBlue wildebeest
362 mFischer's Lovebird
365 mMarabou stork
392 mKoala
228 mMemorial, war memorial
761 mJackass Penguin
61 mReal people, real opinions — but not verified.
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horrible place 🤮🤮🤮
Monumental zoo! An animal Disneyland. With the same pitfalls as the American mouse park: a huge parking lot, long walking times, crowds, and high prices. But you get your money's worth!
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