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ZooParc Overloon

4.6 · 9,993 reviews
Educational and immersive.
ZooParc Overloon, Stevensbeekseweg 21, 5825 JB Overloon, Netherlands
Interesting facts
1

The park is home to a unique 'Madagascar' area where visitors walk among free-roaming ring-tailed lemurs.

2

The Ngorongoro region within the park replicates the famous Tanzanian crater and houses species like white rhinos and cranes.

3

The park operates a specialized breeding program for several endangered species as part of international conservation efforts.

4

The facility is designed as a linear expedition, encouraging visitors to complete a 'world tour' as they move through different habitat zones.

5

ZooParc Overloon incorporates large, naturalistic ponds that house a variety of waterfowl and serve as central features for the penguin habitat.

Overview

ZooParc Overloon is a themed safari park in the Netherlands where animal habitats are designed to mirror natural ecosystems. The park is organized into different 'expeditions,' such as the Amazon, Baobab, and Ngorongoro, allowing visitors to walk through zones representing diverse global environments. It features a focus on educational interaction through daily feeding sessions led by zookeepers. The layout utilizes long winding paths that encourage close-up observation of species like cheetahs, lemurs, and penguins. Animal enclosures are intentionally spacious, often employing water barriers or minimal fencing to maximize sightlines. The park covers a forested area that provides significant shade and integrates natural vegetation throughout the guest pathways.

Photo spot

The elevated boardwalks within the 'Madagascar' lemur habitat provide unobstructed, eye-level photographs of the primates.

Insider tips

Download the park map in advance to align your visit with the daily feeding schedule of specific animals.

Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate walking shoes as the 'expedition' route covers significant distance over varied terrain.

Use the interactive play areas scattered along the route to keep children engaged between habitat zones.

What to avoid

Attempting to rush through the expeditions; failing to check the daily schedule board at the entrance for feeding times.

Good to know

Open daily year-round, though some outdoor animal displays may have restricted viewing during severe winter weather.

Etiquette

Do not feed animals personal food; stay on designated paths; silence is encouraged near sensitive enclosures.

Plan your visit
Typical visit
3-5 hours
Best time to visit
Weekday mornings during the spring or early summer to avoid weekend crowds and see animals during their most active feeding times.
Address
ZooParc Overloon, Stevensbeekseweg 21, 5825 JB Overloon, Netherlands
51.577, 5.941
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Details
Animal ZonesAmazon, Baobab, Ngorongoro, and Madagascar
InteractionDaily keeper-led feeding sessions

Frequently asked

Plan for about 3-5 hours to see the highlights.

The best time to visit is Weekday mornings during the spring or early summer to avoid weekend crowds and see animals during their most active feeding times..

The elevated boardwalks within the 'Madagascar' lemur habitat provide unobstructed, eye-level photographs of the primates.

Close by you'll find Overloon War Museum, Municipal Theater Venray, De Maasduinen National Park.