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Ouwehands Zoo

Tourist attraction Zoo

One of the Best Places To Visits in Rhenen


Address

Grebbeweg 111, 3911 AV Rhenen, Netherlands

Website

www.ouwehand.nl

Contact

+31 317 650 200

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (21K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Sunday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Monday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 5 PM

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  • 4/5 Rian O. 2 years ago on Google
    We visited the zoo during the Lights Nights magic forest was set up.. What an amazing experience that turned into! We will definitely also be back for a day trip, it feels like a well organized and fun place. There's a ton of playgrounds and everything looks very well kept and maintained.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 I A (. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing day out for the kids , we drove around one hour to reach it , it’s also accessible with public transportation , easy route to follow , very very very clean comparing to other zoo’s we visited before , passed by the aquarium which have small tanks with few varieties of fishes , passed by the Panda house which is an amazing place inside and outside , there is a lot of indoor and outdoor things to see animals in it , last part have a huge restaurant opened with an indoor playground , food meals with average of 6/9 euros for compi meals (fries,drink,nuggets) kids , adults ( burgers , fries , fresh juice or soda) , totally worth it and thanks for the staff for keep maintaining this fantastic place . Love the panda's 🥰
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stephan K. (. 8 months ago on Google
    Ein wirklich toller Tierpark/Zoo Die Gehege sind weitläufige und trotzdem kann man alle Tiere sehen. Überall sind Bänke unter Bäumen auf denen man in Ruhe die Tiere beobachten kann. Für die kleinen gibt es einen super Spielplatz in einer großen Halle. Die Show in der "blauen Lagune" war echt toll. Die Preise und die Qualität der Speisen sind gut. Einfach ein toller Tag. Die fast 180km Anfahrt hat sich echt gelohnt. Wir kommen wieder.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ross M. 6 months ago on Google
    Good zoo with pandas 🐼 among a wide range of other impressive animals. Nice sized enclosures. Bear and wolf walk through is a nice feature. The large indoor play area and Gorilla house are well considered if the weather turns. Some of the animal facts are slightly unusual when translated 😳
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 John H. 6 months ago on Google • 446 reviews
    I realy loved this zoo. Also the fact we could bring the dog. Good information regarding the animals and the way you cross the zoo is very well done.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Laurent R. 8 months ago on Google • 140 reviews
    Fantastic place. Great Pandas. You can walk above the Bears, see bats and more.... . There is an amazing big out door play area but also indoor play area with climbing and water play. Have some change of clothes. This indoor area also has animals (of which the bats 🦇)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nick L. 8 months ago on Google • 136 reviews
    This is one of our favorite zoos. It was great to finally be able to come back and see the animals, even if it was a very warm day. Beautiful enclosures and plenty of space for the animals to wander around.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Iis R. 10 months ago on Google • 41 reviews
    The zoo is quite big! It also has a lot of attraction and activities for the kids. You can see pandas here. They're so cute! 😆 plus you could get panda accessories at the gift shop
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  • 4/5 Frank V. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice zoo offering good views on a plethora of animals.
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  • 5/5 Atrasina A. 5 years ago on Google
    I love to spend time at this zoo. They had 43 type of animal in the zoo. Their animal is healthy and looks so satisfied. I love to see the panda, but not come after 12, because they just laying in the ground and sleep. So better to come in the morning.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nero I. 3 years ago on Google
    Recently visited Ouwehands Dierenpark, right before the government decided to close parks. And we had a good day! The animal enclosures are spacious for the animals and look great with certain theming. You can get some amazing views and close looks to these amazing exotic big cats in this park. The park also has a great variety of different species of bears within the zoo, and an amazing panda bear enclosure and bear forest enclosure combining wolfs and brown bears. The zoo doesn't replicate the animals natural habitat the best way that I've seen (except for the bear forest) but it isn't bad, the only negative point I really have regarding this zoo is that the park layout is a mess, I couldn't make a one way route to see all the animals in one go, we had to backtrack quite a bit. Food quality at the zoo is good and it's not too expensive. All in all good zoo definitely worth visiting especially if you're a fan of bears as these are the real highlights of this park!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jasper de J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice animal park. Cozy and there is plenty of space. The Pandas are so much fun! (Original) Mooi dierenpark. Gemoedelijk en er is ruimte genoeg. De Panda's zijn zo leuk!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Danilo T. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place to spend the day. The parking lot is big, there was an interesting show with seals, a good variety of animals, reptiles and birds. Staff is friendly and the place has a few restaurants and many toilets. Keep in mind the seals show schedule upfront. First time I saw a red panda - which by the way is the animal in the logo of the browser Firefox. The aquarium is not big, but has memorable species.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Demi T. 2 years ago on Google
    Very fun zoo! It is not super big but they have alot of fun animals. From birds, to a aquarium, elephants, pandas, bears and much more. The variety of animals is great. They have a lot of different places for food and drinks plus alot of places for kids to play. So verryy kid friendly! The only thing that i miss in this park is a distinctive theme to a certain area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alex S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great zoo with a lot of attractions and activities for the kids. Big enough, nicely planned, visually rich. I personally did not like fences here and there, but on the other hand animals get a lot of space. In three hours we just walked through, even skipped some animals. So plan accordingly, the zoo is really big!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vvamp 1 year ago on Google
    Fun zoo with plenty of animals. Parking is adequately priced at 8€ for the entire day. Tickets are a little expensive, but help care for the animals. Probably one of the best zoo’s of the country, so I can definitely recommend it!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kirsten v. 1 year ago on Google
    Fun and beautiful zoo! Of course there are a lot of animals. The pandas are awesome. We had a very fun day!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John F. 1 month ago on Google • 257 reviews New
    Great zoo loads of different animals also have pandas. Animals look well cared for and happy

  • 4/5 Eskeatnaf M. 7 months ago on Google • 97 reviews
    This zoo has a relaxing atmosphere, offering a large variety of animals and plenty of space. It is very kid-friendly, suitable for children of all ages. You can spend an entire day observing beautiful animals that are in good condition. There are several play areas (both indoor and outdoor) for the kids. You'll have the chance to see large animals such as elephants and giraffes, as well as lions, tigers, primates, pandas, sea creatures, and many more. Don't miss the sea lion show. Depending on the season, it can get busy, but most of the time, it's manageable. There is paid parking available next to the zoo.

  • 5/5 Jeremy D. 7 months ago on Google • 87 reviews
    A good size zoo with a nice assortment of animals. The pandas are the highlight of any visit, but the bears, chimps, and meerkat are also great. A superb playground for younger kids, and decent provisions for food, particularly the Jungle Cafe which has a good range of non-meat options and great decor.

  • 5/5 Shivam C. 5 months ago on Google • 80 reviews
    This zoo is really good. At entry you have a big spacious parking with separate entry and exit gates for persons and vehicles The zoo has lot of kids rides which are indoor and outdoor. There are lot of restaurants inside and evenly spread. The place is wheelchair friendly and stroller friendly and lot of toilets are also there. You can find from acquatic to terrestrial and some wild animals all in here. Must visit

  • 5/5 Mery D. 2 months ago on Google • 49 reviews New
    The zoo I visited offers an incredible diversity of wildlife. From elephants, giraffes, bears, and pandas to an impressive collection of reptiles and various bird species, it showcases the richness of natural habitats. The presence of different species, ranging from deer to wolves, highlights the variety of wildlife coexisting. Moreover, the zoo provides a delightful experience with its charming cafes and opportunities to savor local flavors during the visit. What stands out the most is the meticulous care given to each animal, reflecting the zoo's commitment to quality and genuine affection for the residents.

  • 5/5 Barbra B. 4 months ago on Google • 42 reviews
    My husband, our yorkie (dog) and I had an amazing time. We enjoyed the park and then the night lights. It was stunning, definitely worth the visit 😍

  • 5/5 Zanna K. 1 month ago on Google • 40 reviews New
    Beautiful zoo with a very big selection of animals. It's a bit outdated, but it doesn't matter. Both children and adults will find here what nice. The most important thing for us was to see pandas, since my child is a big fan of them. There are two of them in Ouwehands zoo.

  • 5/5 Nitish R. 4 years ago on Google
    A nice zoo for a sunny day. Have been here twice, and I do bot regret. The only thing I would like to point out is I personally feel the tickets are more on an expensive side. The restaurant is also super expensive, although the food is nice for sure. Panda has been the main attraction since last year, and that section is always crowded, but you need to make sure that you visit them at 10:30 i.e. at their breakfast time, else most of the time they are just sleeping motionless.

  • 5/5 san s. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice to go with family .. they have more playgroud for children to keep them interested.

  • 5/5 Mandy F. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the most beautiful zoos I have ever been to. The best thing about this zoo is that they have pandas. The panda residence looks amazing. It looks the same way as an ancient Chinese home. The Chinese restaurant serve great ramen. The rest of the zoo looks amazing too. The residence of the bears and wolves are very interactive for the visitors as you can walk through it on ground level and on a higher level. It’s amazing to get so close to these wonderful animals.

  • 5/5 Peter K. 3 years ago on Google
    Worth the visit. Animals are in enclosures close to their own habitat. Good to see the pandas, with new cub, and the polar bears, also with a cub. I did not believe that the giant turtle can live to 255 years. They have seen a lot of changes. The park is clean and tidy. Was a pleasure to spend 4 hours at Ouwehands Zoo.

  • 4/5 Dennis van D. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely zoo, with a nice bear trial. The panda’s were pretty lazy and didn’t do much. The zoo is not very big, you can see everything within one day. The restaurant in the China part had some nice dishes.

  • 5/5 Scott J. 3 years ago on Google
    Great and clean park, plenty to see and do for all ages

  • 5/5 George Lucian O. 4 years ago on Google
    Visiting a zoo means fun time. More so when u have pandas there. Definetly recommend for everyone.

  • 5/5 Arie van der M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful zoo. Bear Forest is great! (Original) Prachtige dierentuin. Berenbos is geweldig!

  • 5/5 Elina Van der v. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Really fantastic! (Original) Echt fantastisch!

  • 4/5 Marcel van P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very fun interactive zoo. What struck me most is that there are a lot of play areas for children. Standard playgrounds, a huge elephant slide, bear walkway and so on. There are also plenty of dining options, but it goes without saying that these are somewhat expensive, like any other zoo. Most animals have sufficient habitat, only this was disappointing with the large hornbills at the entrance of the zoo. I hope these were temporary stays. There are also plenty of animal species to keep you entertained for a whole day. If you are an aquarium fan this can be a bit disappointing, you will not encounter larger marine animals here, such as sharks etc. Nevertheless, the aquarium was also very beautiful. A fun sea lion show for the kids, including an educational quiz. The show is a bit too basic for adults, they can work on this. Had a great day to summarize everything - Recommended! (Original) Zeer leuke interactieve dierentuin. Wat mij vooral opviel is dat er enorm veel speelgelegenheden zijn voor kinderen. Standaard speeltuinen, een enorme olifantenglijbaan, berenloopbrug en ga zo maar door. Verder zijn er voldoende eetgelegenheden, maar het is vanzelfsprekend dat deze wat aan de prijs zijn, zoals elke andere dierentuin. De meeste dieren hebben voldoende leefgebied, alleen viel me dit tegen bij de grote neushoornvogels aan de ingang van de dierentuin. Ik hoop dat dit tijdelijke verblijven waren. Verder zijn er voldoende dierensoorten om je een hele dag te vermaken. Als je een aquarium-fan bent kan deze een beetje tegenvallen, je zal hier geen grotere zeedieren tegenkomen, zoals haaien etc. Desalniettemin was het aquarium ook erg mooi. Een leuke zeeleeuwenshow voor de kids, inclusief een educatieve quiz. Voor volwassenen is de show iets te basic, hier kunnen ze wel aan werken. Een super dag gehad om alles samen te vatten - Aanrader!

  • 5/5 Ella R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I am looking forward to meeting the giant pandas there, my daughter loves it (Original) Ik heb zin om daar de reuze panda’s te ontmoeten mijn dochter is er dol op

  • 5/5 Topplaats 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful Park and nice and quiet (Original) Mooi Park en lekker rustig

  • 4/5 Marcel J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Rhense forest walked behind old hand with the dogs in the forest (Original) Rhense bos achter ouwehand gelopen met de honden in het bos

  • 5/5 Patrick S. 3 years ago on Google
    Panda’s!

  • 4/5 Carolien S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Small-scale animal park. Pandas are the most interesting, but the other animals are also worth seeing. (Original) Kleinschalig dierenpark. Panda's zijn het meest interessant, maar ook de andere dieren zijn de moeite van het bekijken waard.

  • 3/5 Robert N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great park but not very special (Original) Prima park maar niet heel bijzonder

  • 5/5 Roely P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Was very quiet. Is now closed (Original) Was erg rustig. Is nu gesloten

  • 4/5 Wilco T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful park also in COVID-19 time a must you feel safe. (Original) Mooie park ook in COVID-19 tijd een aanrader je voelt je veilig.

  • 5/5 Serendipity D. 3 years ago on Google
    We had a lovely time on our first Zoo visit in netherlands 🇳🇱. Finally get to see a panda 🐼 . I loved how they built the environment for them. We saw grizzly bears 🐻 with wolves 🐺 roaming around them they live together in one area. Its a wonderful experience. Not to mention our visit there was on perfect timing. We went there before the light festival so they had already put up decorations and it was very beautiful my niece really loved it.

  • 5/5 Ria de R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice zoo. Well maintained. Nice staff. (Original) Mooie dierentuin. Goed onderhouden. Aardig personeel.

  • 2/5 Geert B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The park is doing its best to make it corona proof, but unfortunately that makes the route impossible to follow, the words that describe it rather chaotic and difficult. As a result, you miss the park a lot. In addition to the difficult route, the park is also not very well maintained, for example, equipment was still separated in various places and the cables above the ground. I understand that there is work to be done, but cleaning up when you are done is not so strange, is it ?! Also a lot of things were a mess, I honestly doubt if you have young children whether it is safe. Very expensive and not satisfied with the quality for this price. (Original) Het park doet zijn best om het corona proof te maken maar helaas is daardoor is de route niet meer te volgen, de woorden die het beschrijven eerder chaotisch en lastig. Daardoor mis je veel het park. Naast de lastige route is het park ook niet heel verzorgd zo lagen er nog op verschillende plekken apparatuur uit elkaar en de kabels boven de grond. Ik begrijp dat er gewerkt moet worden maar opruimen als je klaar bent is toch niet zo vreemd?! Ook waren veel dingen een rommeltje, ik twijfel oprecht als je jonge kinderen hebt of het wel veilig is. Erg duur en niet tevreden over de kwaliteit voor deze prijs.

  • 2/5 Anne C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice zoo only mega bad route now indicated by the park you miss half if you follow the original walking route. Just putting up new signs is a small effort. (Original) Leuke dierentuin alleen mega slechte route nu door het park aangegeven je mist de helft als je de orginele looproute volgt. Even nieuwe bordjes ophangen is een kleine moeite.

  • 3/5 Petra B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Gloomy here and there (Original) Hier en daar somber

  • 5/5 Kingsley J. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing

  • 5/5 Johan W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful zoo for young and old !! (Original) Prachtige dierentuin voor jong en oud!!

  • 5/5 Lesley Van De L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice park to do well and regularly during this time (corona) (Original) Mooi park goed te doen en geregeld in deze tijd (corona)

  • 5/5 Robin M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very nice visit, and in this time with corona there were more than enough measures to keep it a safe visit. (Original) Een erg leuk bezoek, en in deze tijd met corona waren er ruim voldoende maatregelen om het ook een veilig bezoek te houden.

  • 5/5 Anita H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Seen the little panda (Original) De kleine panda gezien

  • 5/5 Gerrit B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice zoo (Original) Mooie dierentuin

  • 1/5 Moortje M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The axolotl is downright poorly cared for. I wonder whether other animals are also optimally cared for ... (Original) Er wordt ronduit slecht gezorgd voor de axolotl. Ik vraag me af of andere dieren dan ook wel optimaal verzorgd worden...

  • 5/5 Lieven V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fantastic animal park (Original) Fantastisch dierenpark

  • 5/5 Tineke van D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We had a wonderful day, plenty of space and time to get a good look at the animals. Clear explanation. (Original) We hebben een heerlijke dag gehad, alle ruimte en tijd om de dieren goed te kunnen bekijken. Duidelijke uitleg.

  • 3/5 martin van g. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The pandas are super fun to watch. But the walking route and signposts are downright bad. And that is a real shame. Also nice zoo (Original) De panda's zijn super leuk om te zien. Maar de looproute en wegwijzer bordjes zijn ronduit slecht. En dat is echt jammer. Verder leuke dierentuin

  • 4/5 Robert de G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a pity that many rooms are made of glass. These are fogged up with this weather. (Original) Jammer dat veel vertrekken van glas zijn. Deze zijn beslagen met dit weer.

  • 4/5 All American Bowling N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Top Service, I wouldn't put the cars too flat together. Since someone sometimes steps on the brake or accelerator without this being allowed at that time. 2x had a damage-free collision. (Original) Top Service, ik zou wel de auto's niet te vlak opelkaar zetten. Gezien iemand nog wel eens op de rem of gaspedaal trapt zonder dat dit op dat moment toegestaan is. 2x een schadevrije botsing gehad.

  • 5/5 Robert Frederik Van der C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Even in corona for families to break the grind. (Original) Zelfs in corona voor gezinnen om de sleur te breken.

  • 4/5 melissa h. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice, not that big but nice zoo. Beautiful enclosures for the animals and a lot of variety. Fries are not equally tasty at every location, they are often not well cooked. (Original) Fijne, niet zo'n grote maar wel gezellig dierentuin. Mooie verblijven voor de dieren en veel afwisseling. Patatjes zijn niet bij elke locatie even lekker, zijn vaak niet goed gebakken.

  • 3/5 Coen 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Not nearly as much fun as usual in the corona era. Long queue for the pandas and aquarium. Stop those nonsense rules (Original) In de corona-tijd lang niet zo leuk als anders. Lange rij voor de panda's en aquarium. Kappen met die nonsense-regels

  • 5/5 Lieke T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great place, most beautiful zoo in the Netherlands! (Original) Geweldige plek, mooiste dierentuin van Nederland!

  • 3/5 Iwan G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Not much to do in corona time. The only beautiful ones were the large panda bears. (Original) In corona tijd niet veel aan. Enigste mooie waren de grote pandaberen.

  • 5/5 C Van h. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice zoo where I went as a child and now go with my own children. The bear forest is really great and also with corona I think they have arranged it well. Recommended. (Original) Hele leuke dierentuin waar ik als kind heen ging en nu met eigen kinderen heen ga. Het beren bos is echt geweldig en ook met corona vind ik dat ze het goed geregeld hebben. Aanrader.

  • 4/5 Ineke R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice zoo, especially the panda bears are a attraction, too bad, if you follow the walking route you will not see everything. Prices catering are expensive. Went to Ouwehand zoo today, nice to see the baby panda (Original) Leuke dierentuin, vooral de pandaberen zijn een trekpleister, jammer, als je de wandelroute volgt zie je niet alles. Prijzen horeca zijn duur. Vandaag naar Ouwehand dierenpark geweest, leuk om de baby panda te zien

  • 5/5 Henriette f. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice zoo. Lots of animal species. I really love the bridge over the wolf and bear forest. You see the animals from a different angle and the rope bridges are great fun for children. The underwater viewing of both polar bears and penguins is fun. And it is absolutely great that I can take my dog ​​there. For that reason alone they already deserve 5 stars! (Original) Leuke dierentuin. Veel diersoorten. De brug over het wolven en berenbos vind ik echt geweldig. Je ziet de dieren vanuit een andere hoek en de touwbruggen zijn geweldig leuk voor kinderen. Ook het onderwater kunnen kijken bij zowel de ijsberen als de pinguïns is leuk. En het is helemaal geweldig dat ik mijn hond daar mee naar toe mag nemen. Alleen daarom verdienen ze al 5 sterren!

  • 5/5 Sabine R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice zoo. To see the baby panda, it is best to go on a weekday. What a sweetheart that is. (Original) Hele mooie dierentuin. Om de babypanda te zien kan je het beste op een doordeweekse dag gaan. Wat een schatje is dat.

  • 5/5 Paul M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Had a very nice day with the family (Original) Erg leuke dag met het gezin gehad

  • 5/5 rikvb01 3 years ago on Google
    Great zoo.

  • 5/5 Sophie 5 years ago on Google
    Loved this zoo! Obviously the main attraction is the Panda Bears and they do not disappoint! We visited on a Monday during the holidays and it wasn't too busy at all. Some of the staff speak English which is great and they also offer English versions of the maps! There were lots of animals and they seemed happy and mostly active , the polar bears and the tigers were probably the only ones not active. Brilliant place to bring children, there's so many big and unique play areas! Parking was €7 which I'm not mad about as it was a great day! The zoo also seemed very clean, didn't see any sign of trash and it isn't overrun with wasps like most zoos are. What a great day!

  • 5/5 Zhi Wei C. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice zoo! The only one in the Netherlands that has panda's, 2 to be exact. We only saw the male outside. The prices for food were quite high, but the quality was good. It was nice to see that they did not only showed the stays of the animals but they also entertained the visitors with extra shows and attractions. Especially recommended for children!

  • 5/5 Lynda B. 4 years ago on Google
    This zoo is really great. It has all kinds of animals and they are organized according to climate/geographical regions. You can easily spend there 4 hours and not even notice the time go by! It's equally good for couples with and without children.

  • 5/5 Eric van E. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic zoo to visit with children. There are so many nice play areas on the route through the park for the kids to play in. This gives the adults a chance to relax as well! You get to be quite close to the animals too.

  • 5/5 Wouter van den B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great zoo - currently closed due to the pandemic. Will open again soon. They have ice bears!

  • 4/5 Bart F. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice on a small surface. But extensieve! Regretfully aquarium was closed. Because of corona?

  • 4/5 Charlie C. 3 years ago on Google
    Very creative design especially for children's play areas which they have loads of. They've built some cages in a way that gets humans as close to them as possible. Yesterday, though, there were very few animals in sight, those who were were asleep. I've been here before and I remember seeing a lot more animals a lot more active. Seeing very few yesterday made me worried, did they all die out? The aquarium is in need of an update and an upgrade. There were cages that could've been cleaned better, but I guess they're understaffed because of the recent lockdown. The food was pretty good, though, by zoo standards. The highlight is obviously the grand Chinese palace where the pandas live. I would still recommend visiting it especially with your children, the zoos need all the support it can get to bounce back. The train ride was beautiful too, that part of the Netherlands is very green and you begin to see some variety in the terrain. A few of good restaurants right outside the zoo, including a rather well visited and surprisingly large Chinese buffet restaurant.

  • 4/5 diggerstu metal d. 3 years ago on Google
    Great zoo...plenty of parking.. Wheel chair excusable.. Warm welcome...everyone keeping there distance..one why system going around. Great selection of animals including panda bears.. Great day out for the family.

  • 5/5 Lee K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Yes, it was really cool, especially that you can walk over the wolf's enclosure just awesome (Original) Ja war richtig cool vorallem das man über dass Wolfs Gehege drüber hinweg laufen kann einfach mal hammer mässig

  • 5/5 Bep T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice and a beautiful park (Original) Leuk en een mooi park

  • 5/5 Elaine A. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing zoo and playground for kids! We were extremely lucky with perfect weather which made it an even better experience. Close encounters with animals from bears, leopards, gorillas, monkeys, elephants and giraffes. Beautiful facility, nice pizza place too. Worth the pay for a whole day.

  • 5/5 Marvin T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Smooi (Original) Smooi

  • 5/5 Bobbie A. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful zoo with large, lovely enclosures for the animals.

  • 4/5 Rosa S. 2 years ago on Google
    Best zoo to go to with little ones. The downfall is the food there is not great quality. You are better off taking your own. Apart from this, everything else is tops!

  • 5/5 Kelly W. 2 years ago on Google
    Great zoo, lots of fun animals and good looking enclosures! It's a great way to spend your day off

  • 5/5 Mais S. 2 years ago on Google
    Very beautiful zoo, I have visited it more than once and it's still interesting. Highly recommended 💚

  • 5/5 Andrea S. 2 years ago on Google
    I had so much fun here. The panda exhibit was adorable. And the food was good. Because of covid it wasn't crowded. I'm definitely going again.

  • 5/5 Cheng C. 2 years ago on Google
    The famous point is the pandas! So lovely that they know how to relax and enjoy the life’s. Some other beautiful and elegant animals, the bango, the snowy owl(might be Harry Potter’s Hedwig), also the very big Aldabra tortoise! Besides, surrounded with forests and very cozy place!

  • 5/5 Ben F. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful zoo to visit. Great collection of animals and birds. From the moment you enter you get to explore a wide variety of wildlife. It was exciting to see Pandas in the Netherlands. They also have animals shows and feeding schedules. You can check the timings online on their website. There are few spots for snacks and coffee. Plenty of play areas for kids.

  • 5/5 Monica R. 2 years ago on Google
    We went to the Light Nights and se really enjoyed. Ideal both for kids and adults.

  • 5/5 Kibo m. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice place, especially for kids cuz there are a lot of different playing stuff there. I was a little dissapointed that it said they would feed the pandas but never did.. or I thought they would have a microphone and speak about them and stuff. They were cute tho, and you could easily see all the animals, including bears、狼 wolfs and polarbears!

  • 4/5 Krushnathej T S. 2 years ago on Google
    Missed the tiger. Most animals were sleeping in the afternoon on a warm day. Was a bit disappointing. However we had fun with our kid as they also have a nice indoor play area with water, sand and play equipment. Lots of climbing, splashing and fun.

  • 4/5 Bianca Z. 1 year ago on Google
    This zoo is pretty fantastic. I came here with my son (who is almost 8 months old). We saw the sea lion show which was really exciting for him! He really enjoyed it! I think this zoo is better equipped for older kids- 4 and up, because there are so many amazing playgrounds for the kids! I can’t wait to come back when my son is a bit older. There are plenty of animals- there’s a section that has all the animals from the Lion King which we quite enjoyed. There is also a ver nice viewing area for the bears and wolves from above. The pandas are adorable and there’s a baby elephant as well. There are areas where you can go inside as well. I only give it 4 stars because the aquarium is lacking a bit and because the service at the food stops was understaffed… but all in all it’s a pretty wonderful zoo! I also recommend booking your tickets in advance online to beat the ticket line- you also book your entrance time etc so it all becomes much easier. I did go on a very busy day but that didn’t matter much, the zoo is quite large and can accommodate a lot of people.

  • 4/5 Dimitrie V. 1 year ago on Google
    Well laid out, older style zoo. It was great to see the Pandas, Wolves, and Bears. A very large indoor playground makes a nice break for the kids.

  • 4/5 Garðar K. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice place, it was a bit hot when we went so the animals were lazily laying about but it was very fun!

  • 5/5 Piotr K. 1 year ago on Google
    I would risk to say that's the best zoo in The Netherlands. Beautifully arranged with paths crossing different areas with animals you can feel almost like sharing with them the same space. Amazing trees top rope bridges crossing bears above, wonderful pandas pavilion and many others. Plus huge indoor playground for kids where they can play along with some monkeys and birds. It's a place to go, definitely!

  • 5/5 Timothy H. 1 year ago on Google
    An amazing zoo. The animal habitats look very nice and well structured. There are many different animals that are easily spotted, while keeping privacy for the animals. There are many playgrounds for kids, multiple restaurants and food/drink stations.

  • 5/5 Alvaro L. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing zoo in Rhenen! Great open space with a lot of animals! And the star of the show: the pandas! But i was fascinated for the indoor facilities for children so they can play! Super nice!

  • 4/5 David T. 1 year ago on Google
    We haven't yet been to the zoo as an ordinary zoo, we went to their night time experience run from the end of November until early January. It's beautiful and rooted in the Chinese lantern festival tradition. Called Aqua Luna it uses large illuminated images of sea creatures as well as other animals. Really quite magical and not a Christmas tree or Santa Claus in sight!

  • 5/5 TeuLira F. 10 months ago on Google
    Great zoo, so much to do for kids and so many close encounters with the animals. Love the bears and ofcourse the pandas, as far as i know the only zoo in the Netherlands that has them. Definitely recommend the visit.

  • 5/5 Jemma S. 9 months ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing. We didn't know of pandas in NL so we were very excited to find u were only an hour away from where we were staying. Found it hard to navigate as not many English signs but we got there in the end.

  • 5/5 Miki L. 9 months ago on Google
    Its a big zoo in the NL, not much reptiles but its nice for taking a day off =)

  • 5/5 mengqing w. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice zoo in terms of size and varieties. The only problem we had is the restaurant: most of them are closed and nowhere to find out which one is open and when.. otherwise it was great especially the immensely large indoor playground.

  • 5/5 Cynthia M. 9 months ago on Google
    A very big zoo, what makes it special is here you can see the pandas. For us, it was also ideal that they have a big wide space for the bears and wolves. Flamingos are super pink and big. My one year old loves the aquarium. Lots of sea life to see, even piranhas. And inside also there are lots of playgrounds and where you can sit and chill and places to eat, to buy food. Definitely 5 stars.

  • 5/5 Jeroen van H. 8 months ago on Google
    I liked that the animals are often in a very natural habitat. The zoo tries to support or preserve some species. They took for example bears which lived in small concrete cells. The Pandas were amazing. It is really worthwhile to visit this zoo.

  • 5/5 Жана �. 8 months ago on Google
    a uniquely interesting place! a very large, diverse and beautiful zoo

  • 5/5 Winston W. 8 months ago on Google
    What an amazing place. Animals look great, healthy and happy, their pens are clean and spacious, some animals are within the arm’s reach - the best zoo I have ever visited. Not to mention the big pandas, gorillas, tigers and other creatures. Simply a stunning place. We’ve spent there like four hours and it wasn’t enough.

  • 5/5 MrEgal95 8 months ago on Google
    Der Zoo ist nicht riesengroß, viele Spielplätze auch drinnen mit Wasserspielmöglichkeiten, mehrere Restaurants. Leider kein Terrarium und das Aquarium ist relativ klein. Es gibt kostenlose Parkplätze in der Nähe. Insgesamt verdient der Zoo schon 5 Sterne. Der Tag war heute super

  • 5/5 Mastaah Of D. 9 months ago on Google
    Weitläufiger Zoo. Die Gehege der Tiere sind m.E. ausreichend groß. Negativ zu erwähnen sind das Aquarium und das Afrikahaus. Beides sehr ungepflegt. Die Gehege Gestaltung ist oft sehr langweilig. Richtig toll sind Gorilla-Abenteuer und Expedition Bären. Sehr viele Spielplätze, genügend Bänke und Restaurants mit Sitzplätzen Tiger und Giraffen haben auch sehr schöne Bereiche.

  • 5/5 Dominik T. 8 months ago on Google
    Im Großen und Ganzen ein wunderschöner Park, mit vielen beeindruckenden Tieren. Natürlich zu allererst die beiden Pandas. Aber auch der Rest ist sehenswert und daher eine klare Besuchsempfehlung von mir.

  • 5/5 Eamon Q. 7 months ago on Google
    Really a lovely place to visit, time and time again. The animals seem well looked after and the whole terrain is very nicely looked after, lots of green and small paths to explore. There is a really nice indoor play area that is great for kids of all ages! The pandas here are a star attraction but there’s also so much more. A personal favourite is the suspended forest path where below you can see bears and wolves… just wonderful!

  • 5/5 Tina n. 7 months ago on Google
    Sehr sauberer Zoo mit hübschen und verhältnismäßig großen Gehegen. Wir waren in circa 5 Stunden (gemächlich) durch. Hier wird sich wirklich sehr viel Mühe gegeben. Vor allem für Kinder gibt es jede Menge zusätzliche Spielplätze die super cool mit in die Szenerie eingebaut sind. Auf jeden Fall empfehlenswert, für alle Altersklassen.

  • 5/5 Sabrina M. 7 months ago on Google
    Mega schön für Kinder ein Highlight. Auf jeden Fall sollte man dür die Kids Sachen zum umziehen mitnehmen und Sachen fürs Wasser. 1 Tag geht hier schnell rum man sollte früh anreisen und den ganzen Tag einplanen, es gibt so viel zu entdecken und zum toben.

  • 5/5 Ingo K. 7 months ago on Google
    Toller Zoo Einige Tiere, die man nicht überall sehen kann (Großer Panda). Viele Spielmöglichkeiten für Kinder. Preis/Leistung gut.

  • 5/5 Andrea S. 7 months ago on Google
    Kleiner Tierpark mit vielen Vogelarten und ein ausgewählten Tieren, welche aber meines Erachtens gut gehalten werden. Besonders das Bärengehege war für mich sehr imponierend, denn die Bären hatten enorm viel Platz und konnten rennen und baden, was sie auch taten. Man merkt allgemein, dass die Tiere dort sehr aktiv sind, was für mich für eine artgerechte Haltung spricht, sofern man in einem Tierpark eben von artgerecht sprechen kann. Auch die Affen haben alle enorm viel Platz und Klettermöglichkeiten sowie einen Wasserfall. Die Tiger können selbst entscheiden, ob sie Zuschauer mögen oder sich lieber auf das Außengehege zurück ziehen, wo sie Ruhe haben. Selbst die Pandabären waren sehr aktiv! Die Spielflächen für Kinder sind großartig und es gibt viel leerreiches zum Thema Müll und Umweltschutz! Ich kann den Tierpark nur sehr empfehlen!

  • 5/5 Karsten B. 6 months ago on Google
    Super Zoo. Schon die Pandas sind toll. Gehege weitläufig. Gut zum spazieren gehen. Auch an Kinder ist hinreichend gedacht! Super Spielmöglichkeiten. Leider fuhr die Eisenbahn vom letzten Besuch nicht mehr! Aber es wird auch einiges neu gebaut! Der Eintritt und das Parken ist, wie fast überall relativ teuer!

  • 5/5 Christine 6 months ago on Google
    Ein wunderbarer Tierpark! Der Eintritt ist verhältnismäßig teuer aber es wird dafür auch wirklich viel geboten. Die Gehege und das Gelände insgesamt sind wunderbar gestaltet und es gibt tolle Spielmöglichkeiten für Kinder. Tipp: unbedingt Wechselkleidung einpacken für den Wasserspielplatz! Wir waren sehr begeistert ☺️

  • 5/5 sasha 5 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Really nice Zoo with pretty modern and good habitats for animals, The Pandas are cute penguins,seals,orangutans,red pandas and many other animals

  • 5/5 Daniel 5 months ago on Google
    Wonderful experience. Great place to visit, especially for kids. Plenty playgrounds for kids, a large variety of animals. Very clean place. Great food. Sea lion show was amazing. Overall experience was fantastic. We went with 2 kids (7 and 15). Loved it.


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