The park houses over 2,000 free-flying butterflies in its butterfly valley.
The location features a 'Floating Garden' inspired by the hanging gardens of the tropics.
The park maintains a climate-controlled environment that replicates temperatures found in South American rainforests.
Several species of exotic birds, such as the Rainbow Lorikeet, can be fed by hand using nectar cups.
The site includes a significant collection of orchids, which were the original focus of the garden when it opened in 1979.
The park utilizes an integrated irrigation system to maintain the high humidity levels required for tropical plant growth.
Pantropica is a large indoor nature park located in Luttelgeest, near Emmeloord, that rebranded from the Orchideeën Hoeve. The facility spans over 25,000 square meters of tropical gardens, greenhouse environments, and animal habitats. It features a specific Amazon Rainforest-inspired zone with free-roaming ring-tailed lemurs, marmosets, and colorful macaws. The park contains a variety of climate-controlled zones including a butterfly garden, a desert garden, and a floating garden. Visitors can walk through a Lorikeet aviary where birds often land on guests. The site also incorporates educational elements about botanical diversity and rainforest conservation. The infrastructure is entirely indoors, making it accessible regardless of weather conditions. It serves as a botanical attraction with a focus on family-friendly interaction with flora and fauna.
The central pond area in the floating garden, which offers a wide-angle view of the surrounding tropical flora.
Wear layers, as the climate-controlled tropical houses are significantly warmer and more humid than the reception area.
Bring a camera with a macro lens to capture the high concentration of orchids and butterflies.
Plan to visit the lorikeet aviary during feeding times for the highest level of bird interaction.
Avoid wearing heavy winter coats inside the greenhouse sections to prevent overheating.
Open daily throughout the year, including most public holidays, though may close briefly on specific winter holidays.
Do not touch the plants or attempt to chase the free-roaming animals; maintain a calm pace to avoid startling the birds.
