Zoo Parc Overloon, Zoological park in Overloon, Netherlands
Zoo Parc Overloon is a zoological park in Overloon featuring cheetahs, tigers, monkeys, and many other species living in spacious, naturalistic environments. The grounds are organized across different habitat zones where visitors can move through and observe the animals at their own pace.
The zoo was established in the 1980s and has since become a major recreational facility for the region. Its development reflected a shift in how the area presented itself to visitors over the following decades.
The park integrates educational programs about wildlife conservation while allowing children to participate in animal care activities and expeditions throughout the grounds.
The grounds are well-marked and easy to navigate, allowing visitors to explore at their own pace throughout the day. Comfortable shoes are advisable since there are several kilometers of pathways to walk.
Ring-tailed lemurs roam freely along the pathways, allowing direct encounters with these primates as you walk through. This close proximity is unusual and often becomes a memorable moment for visitors.
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