The park was established with the goal of creating a 'petting and viewing' sanctuary rather than a traditional high-intensity zoo.
It maintains a collection of rare poultry and ornamental bird species that are often difficult to spot in larger wildlife centers.
The park's design mimics the natural landscape of the Dutch polders, utilizing the local soil and vegetation types.
Many of the residents are rescued animals or retired inhabitants from other breeding programs.
The park includes an interactive area where visitors can walk through enclosures with specific non-predatory animals.
Faunapark Flakkee is an intimate, family-oriented wildlife park located on the island of Goeree-Overflakkee in the Netherlands. The park houses a diverse collection of exotic animals, including lemurs, wallabies, various bird species, and farm animals in a semi-open landscape. It focuses on conservation and educational interaction, allowing visitors to get closer to the animal enclosures than in large commercial zoos. The facility is situated in a rural setting, providing a quiet environment for animal observation. Paths are mostly flat and accessible, winding through grassy areas and landscaped garden zones. The park actively participates in public engagement by allowing visitors to feed specific animals under supervision. It is designed to be compact, making it particularly suitable for families with young children.
The elevated viewing deck overlooking the wallaby habitat.
Bring your own supplies for animal-safe snacks if the park allows permitted feeding sessions.
Wear sturdy, closed-toe footwear as the paths can be muddy or uneven after rainfall.
Check the park's official social media channels before visiting for updates on seasonal animal births or enclosure maintenance.
Do not attempt to pet animals outside of the designated interactive zones; do not bring dogs, as they are prohibited to prevent stress to the park animals.
Closed on Mondays during the off-season; check the website for winter closures or limited mid-week operations.
Do not feed animals unauthorized food; stay on designated paths; keep noise levels low to avoid distressing the animals.
