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Animal care
Become an animal caretaker during your vacation at Dierenbos
Are you ready to meet all the animals of Dierenbos? Meet the sweetest rabbits, brush the ponies and cuddle with the alpacas. Because during your vacation you can not only visit the animals but also take care of them! Go on an adventure with the zookeeper and learn all about your favorite animals. Read on about the animals and our fun activities.
Which animals will you take care of?
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Alpacas
Alpacas Sasha and Snowy are deeply in love. In May 2021 Otje was born and in April 2022 the family was expanded with Lotje. Otje and Lotje are happy alpacas who love children.
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Rabbits
The large hang-eared rabbits can be found in the rabbit enclosure and are heartily soft to the touch. But did you know that there are also rabbits running loose in the park? Have you seen one hopping around?
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Ponies
Saartje, Cloë and Zoë are our three ponies. They love to stand together and enjoy a sweet stroke over their heads. Don't forget to visit them when you are at our park!
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Donkeys
Meet our donkeys Izzy and Tosca. They are two sisters who love to cuddle and like to be brushed. Will you come and meet them soon?
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Göttinger pigs
Come see the happy Göttingen pigs. These cozy animals love bathing together. Of course they also like to enjoy something tasty!
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Fallow deer
See the fallow deer up close and discover how many dots these beautiful animals have. Who knows, maybe they will eat some chunks out of your hand during one of the activities?
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Chinese striped tree squirrel
The Chinese striped tree squirrel is a striking and lively species of tree squirrel native to Asia. Will you take a look at these happy animals?
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Dwarf goats
The goats love children and attention! They love to be cuddled, brushed and fed. Join our activities and visit these sweet animals.
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White Milk Goats
The white milk goats are tremendously funny. Sometimes they are so excited when you visit them that they almost knock you over out of enthusiasm. They love to be tickled.
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Carp
Take a look at our pond and marvel at the many carps swimming nicely in the water here! Can you count how many there are? We'll give you a hint: there are more than 200 of them!
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Peacocks
The peacock is one of the most recognizable and majestic bird species in the world. Take a look at this beautiful bird and see its extraordinary wings up close!
On an adventure with the animal caretaker
Our animal caretaker will teach you the tricks of the trade! Will you lend a hand at the petting zoo or would you rather go for a walk with our lovable ponies or donkeys? We could really use your help!
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Sleeping and getting up
Get the goats out of the stable in the morning and let them frolic in the meadow! Or, would you rather make sure they get a good night's sleep? With fresh water, hay and feed, you know they'll be dreaming away!
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Cuddling with the rabbits
Will you get the rabbits out of the enclosure in the morning so they can frolic around? After a nice day outside, you enjoy a little bedtime story in the evening.
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Lending a hand
Every day is different on a farm. Would you like to help brush the goats, clean the stable or somewhere else? Put the finishing touches together with our caretaker!
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A walk around the block
Will you join us for a walk with the happy ponies or donkeys? Afterwards, spoil them by brushing them so they look their best in the meadow.
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Join the poop expedition
Can you guess which poop belongs to which animal? Go on a discovery tour with the animal caretaker and learn all about the droppings of our animals. Who knows, you may soon recognize them in the wild!
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Enrichment for the animals
Something tasty for the animals that they can also play with? Think of a carrot cake for the rabbits, a vegetable garland or a hide-and-seek game for the squirrels.
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Animal care passport
Go on an adventure and complete all the tasks in your passport. Learn everything about the animals and become a real animal caretaker during your vacation! Which assignment do you like best?
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Celebration
At the end of the vacation you have learned so much and that should be celebrated. Be honored as a real animal caretaker. Of course, this will be one big party!