Van Blanckendaell Park, Zoo in Tuitjenhorn, Netherlands.
Van Blanckendaell Park is a zoo in Tuitjenhorn featuring farm animals, exotic species, and a butterfly garden called Vlindorado distributed across landscaped grounds. The park also has an integrated museum section and a traditional Dutch windmill on the property.
The park first opened in May 2007 and quickly became a family destination in the Noord-Holland region. It developed with a focus on combining animal exhibits with local agricultural heritage through its museum section.
The museum section displays old farming tools and photographs that show how people in this area worked the land for generations. Visitors can see the connection between agriculture and daily life in the region.
The park is accessible to visitors of all ages and offers plenty of space to explore at a relaxed pace. Plan to spend the whole day here to fully experience all animal sections and the butterfly garden.
Visitors can watch traditional animal feedings that reveal how caretakers interact with different species. The windmill on the grounds connects the visit to the rural past of the area and adds a special character to the experience.
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