Spectacular views and scenes that gives nostalgic feelings to all Norwegians.. Prepare for a day of standing in line and have your wallet open

This was one of the best zoos I’ve been to. Unfortunately, all of the amusement parts were closed when we went, so I can’t review that. The attention to detail in the zoo was magnificent. Every single little detail was planned. No stone left unturned. There were little decorations everywhere and lots of little secrets for kids to find. But the best part was the playgrounds. If you live nearby, absolutely get a yearly pass and take the kids often. The animals may get boring after awhile, but the playground will not. My husband and I who don’t have kids even enjoyed playing at the various playgrounds and going through the primate obstacle course.

(Translated by Google) The park is fantastic for both big and small! Good infection control, we got antibac for every thing we took / went into and there were good queuing arrangements with rings that families stood in. But otherwise people could not keep one meter distance unfortunately, few who cared. The employees, on the other hand, deserve a lot of praise! 🙏 (Original) Parken er fantastisk for både store og små! Bra smittevern, vi fikk antibac for hver ting vi tok/gikk inn i og det var gode køordninger med ringer som familier sto i. Men ellers klarte ikke folk å holde én meters avstand dessverre, få som brydde seg. De ansatte derimot, fortjener mye skryt! 🙏

(Translated by Google) It is great place with many people and traveling tourist who visit most in the summer months. It is a combined expensive and amusement park outside Kristiansand, people like the place with easier access and several shopping and business centers nearby. The park is developing to become the second most visited tourist attraction in Norway. (Original) Det er flott stedet med manger folk og omreisende tourist som besøker mest i sommer måneder. Det er en kombinert dyre og fornøyelsesparke utenfor Kristiansand, folkens liker stedet med lettere tilgjengelig og flere shopping og forretningssenter i nærheten. Parken utvikler til å bli nest mest besøkte turistattraksjon i Norge.

(Translated by Google) A good and fun place for big and small (Original) Et godt og morsomt sted for store og små

It's a nice place to bring the kids and family. There are a lot to see and do. We had a great time both in the zoo and badeland.

Fun place for the whole family. The range of different activities and themes within the park is fantastic. There is everything for all ages. Easy access across the park.

We have driven all the way from Stavanger with my family. I must say we all had such a memorable time at this place. I would suggest to go to the water theme park first and later to the zoo. In between you can spend some time at the game park. In general we spend most of our time at the water park. But the kids loved the game park the most! The game park is very much for children. But at the water theme park adults could also find there own way to find fun!! About the zoo, we were bit tired by the time and you should be lucky enough to see all the animals and birds with a good view as they could be lying somewhere behind the bush or hiding behind the trees. But if you check the timings well before you visit the zoo, you could go for the animal feeding session which is a bit interesting. We did this with the lion and cheetah. It woul be really nice if you could spend two days and explore the zoo and fun park. In fact you could join the trucking session. If you need to buy a meal inside the park you need to order through the 'app' which I personally still doesn't know which 'app' it is. But you can buy snacks and drinks any time from any of the kiosk or from the drinks dispenser machine. Overall we had a quite nice and memorable day at the park!!

Zoo and Amusement park for Kids. Well spent entire day. Must visit during Summer Holidays..

home to hundreds of zoological parks, Short of heading out into the world's wild places, nothing beats a visit to the zoo to foster an appreciation for the striking animal diversity of our planet.

Amazing and lovely. Best zoo in the entire world, lots of animals and exhibits surrounded by beautiful forestry and flowers. Haunted house, log ride, petting zoo, bobsled, play with monkeys exhibit, and tons of other stuff to do. Recommend getting there early to get good parking and have time to see everything.

Really good zoo, with lots of varied exhibits. The wild animals of Norway was a firm favourite. We went out of the summer season so it was cheaper but lots of the shops and cafes were closed. However this meant it was very quiet! You can get up close to the giraffes which is really cool. The map isn't that good, and the app doesn't show you where you are.

(Translated by Google) Pirate Theme Park (Original) 海盜主題樂園

(Translated by Google) Nice and big park, lots to do. (Original) Fin og stor park, masse du kan finne på.

The best of all 😍 I so love the place though it rains during my visit but it’s amazingly beautiful. Everything is just a wow. If you have kids , consider this and if you don’t have visit it with your friends or family. You’ll love the place . One day wouldn’t be enough because they have shows going on that you should never miss 😍 These photos are just a little of what the Amusement park offers !

As a proud resident of Kristiansand, I am truly grateful to live in such a remarkable city. The qualities that make Kristiansand a popular tourist destination also make it an exceptional place to reside. Every day, I am reminded of the countless reasons why this city holds a special place in my heart. One of the aspects that make Kristiansand so appealing is its natural beauty. Living here means being surrounded by picturesque landscapes, from the stunning coastline to the lush green forests that envelop the city. The proximity to the sea offers endless opportunities for outdoor activities such as swimming, sailing, and fishing. Whether it's taking a leisurely walk along the beaches or exploring the nearby hiking trails, the natural wonders of Kristiansand are always within reach. The community spirit in Kristiansand is truly remarkable. The locals here are known for their warm and welcoming nature. It's a tight-knit community where people genuinely care for one another. I've had the pleasure of getting involved in various local events and festivals, and the sense of unity and pride is truly inspiring. The city's rich history and culture are celebrated through these gatherings, creating a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere that fosters a strong sense of belonging. Kristiansand also boasts excellent infrastructure and amenities. The city is well-planned, offering a wide range of facilities, including schools, hospitals, shopping centers, and recreational spaces. The efficient public transportation system makes commuting a breeze, and the city's commitment to sustainability and eco-friendly initiatives is commendable. Another highlight of living in Kristiansand is the diverse range of cultural and entertainment options available. The city hosts numerous festivals, concerts, and art exhibitions throughout the year, catering to a wide range of interests. From exploring the exhibits at the Kristiansand Museum to enjoying live performances at the Kilden Performing Arts Center, there is always something exciting happening in the city. In conclusion, as a resident, I couldn't be happier to call Kristiansand my home. Its natural beauty, welcoming community, excellent infrastructure, and vibrant cultural scene make it an extraordinary place to live. Kristiansand truly captures the essence of Norway's charm and is a city that never fails to inspire and delight.

It was reeeally nice! After visiting Madrid's zoo i was a little bit scared this would be the same...but you can see the animals are well taken care off! It is also a lot of fun to find some attractions inside dyreparken! We had no kids with us and we enjoyed there every second :)

Really fun, and lots of different things to see! We went with our 1.5 year old and he was amused by everything, but I think slightly older kids will like it more. Pretty expensive tickets. 4 stars because all of the food in the park was terrible and horribly overpriced 😅 except the cinnamon buns in Kardemomme By, those were delicious! If you can I recommend bringing in your own lunch and snacks. Compared to American theme parks that I’m used to, Dyreparken was really chill and had lots of nice walking paths. It didn’t feel overly commercialized to me, but Norwegians opinions may differ :)

An expansive park offers a plethora of attractions. It strikes a fine balance between a zoo, showcasing a diverse array of animals, and a town with a swashbuckling pirate theme. Visitors can marvel at exotic creatures from around the globe, such as lions, tigers, and giraffes. The park also has an excellent app. However, when we visited near the end of August, nearly all the restaurants had closed. Although a few stands were vending hot dogs, the one my daughter and I queued at had already run out by the time we reached the cashier. Would expect a park of this size would have kept its restaurants open until the end of august at least, especially since we paid a ‘high’ season fee to enter the park. Speaking of gluten-free options, I must admit to some disappointment, but there's potential for improvement.

Great place, must to visit. A huge park with lot to watch and entertain. Prepare for long wait, because of Cov restrictions. Very expensive hotels in Kristiansand,,,3 times more expensive than very good hotels in Stavanger and Bergen.

A great Zoo! A lot of different animals and easy to navigate. We didn't get to experience most of the other activities, but we didn't go in the summer season to be fair. But overall a good experience with the park. If you are in Kristiansand, give it a visit.

Lovely big park with lovely animals and a super scary Halloween experience

What a nice experience , and nice organisation , and many animal species . Nice trip . And more recommend for families who have kids , the kids has alot to do to enjoy .

Quite busy, parking a bit of a walk and getting between animals was also straining on the leg's. Smiling and helpfull staff and lovely to be able to wall between continent's and some of Thorbjørn Egners fantasy world. Definitely worth the visit with the kids.

Excellent experience for all the family. Many animals that you can actually see and interact with in the farm areas. The food is very standard and expensive, I would recommend pack lunch and lots of water.

We were there around peak season but not during a weekend. We only visited the animal park and not the water park. Very good parking areas and easy entrance to the park itself. Lots of different activities, shows, and things to see. We experienced little queue for most things. There were something for most ages and also a nice variety of animals from different continents. For some of the activities understanding Norwegian is recommended though. It's however quite expensive, both to gain entrance and for most consumables. I'd recommend spending more than a day there.

(Translated by Google) October is not like summer (Original) Oktober er ikke som sommeren

Ok

(Translated by Google) Absolutely great :-) (Original) Helt supert:-)

Great time here. This is a wonderful place to bring the family for a holiday. Want to come back.

Interesting and entairtaining place. Zoo connected with lunapark. In the end, it is a large area zoo with not many animals and just a couple of slides and rollercosters. In relation to norwegian realities, it is a big place, but not very big when related to the rest of Europe. It's worth visiting when in the area, but I would rather skip it when should drive for a couple of hours. Usefull phone app helps with navigation within the area as well as purchases.

We liked our visit. But huge queues at all the main attractions, even early in the morning. I must say it.s a bit dissapointing that there are a lot of food stals, but all serve the same kind of unhealthy food: pizza, burgers and fries and so on. If you have to spend the whole day there, I.d suggest packing some food if the option exists. Having a 3yo we spent 4 hrs only wandering about the zoo area. But it will take a day if you want to go on rides and enter the waterpark.

Good sized zoo with a decent mix of animals and some fun activities. I recommend looking up the stories some of the attractions are based on beforehand if you want the full experience. All the signs and animal presentations are in Norwegian. Plan on spending one or two days.

Totally unexpected. Disney model in Norway!! Wonderful Hotel just next door to the entrance + 6more themes ro choose from. Unfortunately the beds for the kids need to update to a bit larger size as kids this days are much taller. Not the place to take a rest after some pool/park time and tennis matches. We are definitely planning a second visit. But with more time and more bed room to enjoy and rest properly.

Tante Sofie, one of the characters in Kardemommeby, should probably be hired to get the park in shape. Right now it seems that Kasper, Jesper and Jonathan is running the business. 5/5: actors and gardeners. Great work, guys! 3/5: pricey 2/5: queues, cleanliness, wear and tear. The first attraction we arrived to (SvampeBob) had trash lying around from the day before, non working screens and generally gave a bad impression. 50 mins in queue at 0845 in the morning. The apparent lack of effort in keeping the park clean and maintained increased during the day, see e.g., the Thorbjørn Egner picture.

(Translated by Google) It's been a long time since I've been here. Want and come back (Original) Her er det lenge siden jeg har vært. Ønsker og komme tilbake

very nice hotel friendly and helpful staff . there's buffet every day. minus points it is an animal park so many children in the hotel during holidays. there is no such thing as sleeping early 😄. ++ to my surprise there is a smart TV in the room. I had a nice stay here.beautiful view from the room whether you are along the parking lot or the park side. I do recommend the park side. great to get up and look through the window

Parking space is a bit limited so arrive early or carpool. We visited during autumn break so it was a but crowded but still very little waiting time for the rides and activities. The kids had lots of fun. Didn't get to see alot of the nordic animals though😪. They were hiding from the crowd.

Perfect combination of rides and animals. It's like a zoo and attraction park in one 👌🏻. The animals are kept in huge natural areas and the paths are beautifully decorated in themes.

Animal rights are really respected and there is a good place for animals. I just wish it had more animals like alligators or penguins and bears.

The zoo has seen better days. A lot of the places needs repairs and none of the atractions were open. :( I guess they will open now in the summer.

Very good but signboards not clear. Foreigners like me found it difficult. Some rarely seen animals. Overall good value for money.

It's good zoo..having plenty of space for animals.. there are different sections for African - Asian and Scandinavian etc.. plenty of parking space .. restaurant are also available.. overall nice experience

Det er ikke anbefalt å dra i parken utenom høysesong. Det aller meste var stengt eller ute av drift. Det hindret ikke billettørene å kreve 309,- pr. pers for å se to løver og en ape. Bruk pengene et annet sted!

(Translated by Google) Fantastic park, beautiful animals.! Rigid prices pull it down a bit. . (Original) Fantastisk park, nydelige dyr.!Stive priser trekker det litt ned. .

(Translated by Google) Nice staff, could have had a little more places to sit inside now that it's so cold (Original) Hyggelig ansatte, kunne hatt litt flere steder å sitte inne nå som det er så kaldt

(Translated by Google) Very poor customer care. (Original) Meget dårlig kundebehandling.

(Translated by Google) A nice park with animals in focus and lots of activities outside for big and small children (Original) En fin park med dyr i fokus og masse aktiviteter utenom for store og små barn

(Translated by Google) Very nice zoo, lots of animals from all over the world. I recommend going with the whole family - nice memories (Original) Bardzo fajne zoo, dużo zwierząt z całego świata. Polecam jechać całą rodziną fajne wspomnienia.😊

(Translated by Google) Great 👍 (Original) Skvělé 👍

(Translated by Google) Large and good space for the animals. Nice staff. Nice and clean. A good overall experience. 😁👍 (Original) Stor og god plass til dyrene. Hyggelige ansatte. Rent og pent. En god totalopplevelse. 😁👍

(Translated by Google) Best place to take the family on vacation. So many nice animals there. The zoo is helping endangered species it is wonderful. They have good food and experiences for the whole family. You can take the timber gutter and get super soft or join Captain Sabeltann's boat. No matter how old you are you can come up with something fun there plus there are so many cool animals to look at. (Original) Beste plassen å ta med familien på ferie. Så mange fine dyr der. Dyreparken er med å hjelpe utrydningstruede arter det er vidunderlig. De har god mat og opplevelser for hele familien. Du kan ta tømmerenna og bli super bløtt eller være med på kaptein Sabeltanns båt. Uansett hvor gammel du er kan du finne på noe gøy der pluss det er så mange kule dyr å se på.

(Translated by Google) Absolutely superb. Felt incredibly safe considering the situation we are in today. Incredibly nice rich park for all ages. Beautiful nature and beautiful animals. The swimming park was fantastic, with lots of varied slides, and a heated pool both inside and out. Can about recommend everyone and everyone to go here once. (Original) Helt suverent. Følte meg utrolig trygg med tanke på situasjonen vi er i i dag. Utrolig fin innholdsrik park for alle aldre. Vakker natur og vakkre dyr. Badeparken var fantastisk, med masse varierte sklier, og oppvarmet baseng både inne og ute. Kan about ambefale alle og en hver å dra hit en gang.

(Translated by Google) This is the 4th summer we visit Kristiansand Zoo and it is as exciting, fun, educational and entertaining as the first time. It is a large park with many attractions, so one day is not enough, it is better to take plenty of time and an extra day. We enjoy ourselves in the zoo, both large and small, there is something for all age groups. The water park is a good alternative after a long and hot day in the zoo. Here you can cool off while having fun with water attractions for the whole family. (Original) Dette er 4. sommeren vi besøker Kristiansand Dyrepark og det er like spennende, morsomt, lærerikt og underholdende som første gang. Det er en stor park med mange attraksjoner, så én dag er ikke nok, det er bedre å ta seg god tid og en ekstra dag. Vi storkoser oss i dyreparken, både store og små, det er noe for alle aldersgrupper. Badelandet er et godt alternativ etter en lang og varm dag i dyreparken. Her kan du kjøle deg ned og samtidig more deg med morsomme vannattraksjoner for hele familien.

Great place for adults visiting alone, or with older children. Loads of things to see and experience, but for us who came with two children under 2 years old, we were somewhat limited. Also, the park is not nearly as flat as the map makes it seem. All roads up to Hakkebakkeskogen and Kutoppen are crazy steep, and go on forever. You'll look like a pro cyclist after a few days of pushing prams up those hills.

Love the show Kaptein Sabeltan. The food tastes really good, and all the staff in the whole amusement park are truly great on each roles for accomodating their guests 👍

Great fun for kids. Plays a huge part of Norwegian Upbringing and gives homage to many renowned Norwegian authors. Out of season it might seem a bit dead, bit the zoo is lovely. Animals seem in great shape, especially the Lions look impressive. Nice, enormous area for Norwegian Wildlife, you'll be lucky if you see a Wolf ;) In season there are several Plays . Live action plays happening while you are there. They built Kardemomme City, and the play goes on while you visit. A great experience. Has some simple , classical, amusement park rides. But should not be understood as a regular amusement park with several "Rides" . A diverse experience, with a bit of everything for a reasonable price, taking into account what you get in return.

I highly recommend it. A beautiful space full of activities and attractions. Very fun and enjoyable.🔝🤩

Combination of zoo and amusement park. Clean and spacious enclosures for the animals. Good selection of places to eat, also some healthy alternatives. Child friendly amusement park, including outdoor water park. Frequent bus connection to city centre.

Very nice park and all the animals looks very happy and healthy 😊 very nice staff as well. But the food they served the 2 places we ate was not good at all 😐

Very nice zoo. The best we have been on our trip to Denmark and Norway. Many nooks and crannies around the park with animals. Many different activities for everyone. The staff in the park were dedicated and very pleasant, customer service at the top level

A beautiful zoo! It's popularity speaks for its quality. Quite overrun, so be prepared for waiting at the most attractive places, but enjoy free roaming throughout this amazing territory. They really do take care of the well-being of the animals. We enjoyed a late afternoon (4 to 8 pm) for two people (aged 27-28), while many of the attractions clearly are aimed at a younger generation.

(Translated by Google) Great park with lots of options for all families. (Original) Flott park med masse alternativer for alle familier.

(Translated by Google) Great place, but terribly expensive both for entrance and food / drink inside the park (Original) Flott plass, men fryktelig dyrt både for inngang og mat/drikke inne i parken

Have been there several times and saw how the children enjoyed themselves.

👍👍🙂🙂

(Translated by Google) Something for everyone and well adapted for people with challenges fight well (Original) Noe for alle og godt tilrettelagt for mennesker med utfordringer kempe bra

(Translated by Google) Slightly poor toilet options and information on what is open in low season in November (Original) Litt dårlig toalett muligheter og informasjon om hva som er åpent i lavsesong i november

(Translated by Google) Great place (Original) Fantastisk sted

(Translated by Google) Lots to see and do. (Original) Mye å se og gjøre.

(Translated by Google) Braaaaa😁😁😁😁😁😁😁 (Original) Braaaaa😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

(Translated by Google) There were lii little activities to ban under 8 years on halloween (Original) Det var lii lite aktiviteyer til ban under 8 år på halloween

(Translated by Google) Kristiansand Animal Park is probably one of the biggest tourist attractions we have here in the south. In addition to the zoo, there is also an amusement park with cardamom town, kjuttaviga with Captain Sabertooth and water park to name a few. Think it is a bit expensive to get in then especially for tourists who only visit the park once. But can buy season or annual passes and group discounts. And then it will not be so wrong. Highly recommend a fantastic park (Original) Kristiansand Dyrepark er vel en av de største turistattraksjoner vi har her på sørlandet. I tillegg til dyrepark så er det også en fornøyelsespark med kardemomme by, kjuttaviga m kaptein Sabeltann og badeland for å nevne noe. Synes det er litt dyrt å komme inn da spesielt for turister som bare besøker parken en gang. Men kan få kjøpt sesong eller årskort og grupperabatter. Og da blir det ikke så galt. Anbefaler en fantastisk park

(Translated by Google) Absolutely superb considering the situation we are in! Felt 100% safe and the staff goes a long way for us. Thank you so much for a great day. First time we were there in the winter and it also recommended. Just missed more Christmas lights is the only thing :) A park we visit often and come to again and again. Thank you :) (Original) Helt suverent med tanke på situasjonen vi er i! Følte meg 100% trygg og de ansatte strekker seg langt for oss. Tusen takk for en flott dag. Første gang vi var der på vinteren og det også anbefales. Savnet bare mer julelys er det eneste :) En park vi besøker ofte og kommer igjen og igjen til. Tusen takk :)

(Translated by Google) This park only thinks of money. Everything is expensive. The park appears tired and poorly maintained in addition, you have to pay via an app that is virtually impossible to log in to. Gets the error message and does not get the password changed. Great when you have kids in the park who want ice cream. Steer away! (Original) Denne parken tenker kun penger. Alt er dyrt. Parken fremstår sliten og dårlig vedlikeholdt i tillegg må du betale via en app som er bortimot umulig å logge inn på. Får feilmeldingen og får ikke byttet passord. Kjempegreit når du har unger med i parken som vil ha is. Styr unna!

(Translated by Google) It was cold and mostly closed (Original) Det var koldt og det meste lukket

(Translated by Google) Limited in winter season, but enough to look at. (Original) Begrensnig i vintersesong, men nok å se på.

(Translated by Google) Fantastic great park for the whole family! (Original) Fantastisk flott park for hele familien!

(Translated by Google) Super park for families, fun for everyone up to 12 years approx (Original) Super park for familier, gøy for alle opp til 12 år ca

(Translated by Google) Fantastic! (Original) Fantastisk!