From Limburg to Africa and back in 5 minutes? That cann only in GaiaZOO in Kerkrade! Here you find almost a hundred different animal species, spread over four habitats. From the tiny house mouse to the towering giraffe.
The residents of GaiaZOO
GaiaZOO Kerkrade, formerly known as GaiaPark Kerkrade Zoo, is considered one of the most beautiful zoos in Europe. Rightly so, as far as we are concerned. One moment you are face to face with the lions of the Savanna, the next moment with the mighty gorillas in the Rainforest. In the Taiga you will encounter animals from the cold northern climates. But also for regional animal species have been given a place.
Birds of prey show
One of the highlights of a day at GaiaZOO is the bird of prey show in the GaiArena. If you are on the top rowst, the birds of prey skim past your head! At first a small buzzard, but the birds quickly increase in size. Before you know it, you have to duck for an eagle or vulture! But fear not, the falconers do this daily and know what they are doing.
Climbing and romping
GaiaZOO is more than a zoo. You can also play and climb to your heart's content. Dand DinoDome, an indoor playground with dinosaur theme, is a real climbing paradise. Outside you can take a ride on the DinoCarousel, the junexplore gle during the Jungle Tour, or 'just' play in the playground.
Food and drinks
At the in-/exit there is a coffee corner where you can go can go for a drink and something 'off the fist'. In the middle of the park there is a self-service restaurant: Plateau of Gaia. Here you can go there for a cup of coffee and pie, among other things, freshly topped sandwiches and complete menus. Outside, when the weather is good, ice cream and sausage sandwiches are sold.
Opening hours and entrance
GaiaZOO is open every day from 10.00:17.00. In autumn and spring the park is open until 16.00:18.00. In winter until XNUMX:XNUMX and in summer the gates close at XNUMX:XNUMX.
Day ticket prices vary depending on the season and can even vary from day to day. In principle, the earlier you book, the higher your discount. Plan your visite to GaiaZOO so well in advance and buy an e-ticket. That is always cheaper than a ticket at the checkout.
At the time of writing, you pay at the checkout for children from 3 to 9 years old 16,50 euros and for children from 10 years old and adults 20,50 euros. But in the webshop you pay 16 euros or 10 euros for an e-ticket. Children up to and including 2 years old have free access.
Keep an eye on discount sites like Groupon and SocialDeal for big discounts on your day admission.
Are you planning to visit GaiaZOO more often? From four visits per year, you will quickly find yourself better off with an annual subscription.
Parking
Parking on GaiaZOO's own parking lot costs 5 euros. You can use that money possible save if you park on the street parallel to Kerkradersteenweg, within walking distance of the main entrance. Please note thatp where you do and don't may park!
With Adrem to GaiaZOO!
GaiaZOO also offers various options for organizing school trips, excursions and children's parties (from 6 children).
Any je er in that case already ever thought about a passenger bus for rent for your visit to GaiaZOO? Then you don't have to not with two cars to travel and you don't have to to pay for just one parking space. And of course the kids love to travel all together in one van! Read more about it here day trips with Adrem.
