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3 Days
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Top Attractions
Apen
This lively section of the park is home to a diverse group of monkeys, including energetic capuchins and curious tamarins. Their enclosure is a lush, vertical playground of ropes, branches, and climbing structures that encourage natural beh
Suggested Duration
2h
Beverrat
The Beverrat (nutria) enclosure at Kessel-Lo offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of these semi-aquatic rodents, native to South America but now thriving in Belgian wetlands. Visitors can observe their distinctive orange teeth and web
Suggested Duration
2h
Bruine capucijnaap
This lively and intelligent primate, the brown capuchin, is a favorite among visitors for its curious and playful nature. Native to South America, these monkeys are known for their tool-using abilities and complex social structures. Watchin
Suggested Duration
2h
Bruine capucijnapen
A troop of brown capuchin monkeys, known for their striking dark caps and expressive faces, can be observed here in a naturalistic habitat. These highly social animals engage in constant communication through chattering calls and intricate
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2h
Dassen
The Dassen (badger) exhibit at Kessel-Lo provides an intimate look at Europe's most elusive mustelids, housed in a spacious underground-inspired burrow system. Guests can watch through glass panels as badgers forage, dig, and socialize in a
Suggested Duration
2h
Ezels en Kalkoen
This delightful area is home to a sociable group of donkeys and turkeys, creating a lively and entertaining farmyard atmosphere. The donkeys, with their long ears and gentle brays, are incredibly endearing, while the turkeys strut about wit
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2h
La Grande Barbe
La Grande Barbe refers to a specific trench or fortified position in the Menen sector. The name adds a unique local flavor to the historical narrative of the Western Front. The area is marked by earthworks and historical signs detailing the
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2h
Lama's en Capibara
This lively enclosure brings together the charming Llamas and the world's largest rodent, the Capybara, in a shared habitat that mimics the South American wetlands. Visitors can watch the curious capybaras lounging by the water while the el
Suggested Duration
2h
Olive baboon
The Olive Baboon enclosure is a lively and dynamic habitat where a troop of these intelligent primates displays their complex social behaviors. With their distinctive olive-grey fur and dog-like muzzles, they are fascinating to watch as the
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2h
Paarden
The Paarden (Horses) paddock showcases a variety of beautiful horse breeds, from sturdy draft horses to elegant riding ponies. These majestic animals can be seen galloping across the fields or calmly grazing, their powerful muscles and grac
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2h
Papegaaien
A vibrant and noisy flock of parrots, or 'papegaaien' in Dutch, fills this aviary with a riot of color and sound. From brilliant macaws to chatty cockatoos, these intelligent birds are a spectacle of nature's palette. Their powerful beaks a
Suggested Duration
2h
Schapen
This charming enclosure is home to a flock of fluffy Schapen (sheep), offering a peaceful pastoral scene in the heart of Kessel-Lo. Visitors can observe these gentle animals grazing in their natural habitat, making it a delightful stop for
Suggested Duration
2h
Schotse hooglander
The Schotse Hooglander (Scottish Highland Cattle) enclosure features these iconic, long-haired bovines with their sweeping horns and gentle demeanor. Originating from the rugged Scottish Highlands, they adapt beautifully to the Belgian land
Suggested Duration
2h
Vossen
The Vossen (fox) enclosure at Kessel-Lo showcases the cunning red fox in a naturalistic woodland setting, complete with hidden dens and open clearings. These agile creatures can be seen prowling along rocky outcrops or resting under shaded
Suggested Duration
2h
Walabi's
These charming wallabies, smaller relatives of the kangaroo, hop gracefully through their grassy enclosure with effortless agility. Native to Australia and New Guinea, their powerful hind legs and long, balancing tails make them expert jump
Suggested Duration
2h
Waterbuffels
The Waterbuffels (water buffalo) paddock at Kessel-Lo is a sprawling, muddy haven where these massive, horned herbivores wallow in cooling pools and graze on lush grasses. Their imposing presence is tempered by a calm, herd-oriented demeano
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2h
White-faced Gibbon
Nestled within the verdant embrace of Kessel-Lo, this attraction offers a serene window into the lives of these agile primates. Visitors can observe the playful antics and social dynamics of the white-faced gibbons in a habitat designed to
Suggested Duration
2h
Wisents
The Wisents (European bison) exhibit showcases these majestic, once-extinct-in-the-wild giants in a spacious, forested enclosure. As Europe's largest land mammal, they command attention with their sheer size and shaggy coats. The habitat is
Suggested Duration
2h
Woestijnvos
The Woestijnvos (fennec fox) exhibit at Kessel-Lo transports visitors to the arid landscapes of North Africa, where these tiny foxes with oversized ears thrive in a sandy, sun-baked habitat. Their remarkable hearing and nocturnal habits are
Suggested Duration
2h
Zwanen
A serene pond tucked away in the quiet suburb of Kessel-Lo, Zwanen offers a gentle escape where nature and local life intertwine. True to its name, elegant swans often glide across the still water, creating a picture-perfect scene of pastor
Suggested Duration
2h
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