Uilen- en Dierenpark De Paay — Attraction in West Betuwe

Such a lovely hidden gem. Perfectly between a small petting zoo and a regular zoo. You'll have to stay on the path, But the path swerves through the woods and makes the area feel so much bigger.

Can see a lot of animals from close or even feed them. Great experience, 5icket prices are cheap and they have food dispensers (€0,50) for a little bit of food. Reccomended to bring €5,- in change. You can also Use pin and they can change your cash.

I'll definitely return here at least once a year!

-important note for parents with kids: small chicklets, mice and other smaller animals can also be seen being bred, But they'll also, naturally! Be fed to the bigger animals! Make sure your kid doesn't have to panic! This is nature and should not be a surprise. Stay calm and act like it's the most normal thing, because it is. I did not see them being fed, but you probably will spot a few "leftovers". Inform beforehand when it's "feeding time" to be sure....

I was told this is the worst zoo in the Netherlands, so i went to have a look for myself. While it certainly wasn't amazing, I don't think it was as bad as I was made to believe. Some exhibits are on the smaller side, particularly the coati and porcupine could definitely use some more room, and some aviaries were a little crowded. The park is a little messy, but has its charm. If you're in the area and looking for an activity for a morning/afternoon, this park will keep you busy for...

Some interesting rare birds and other animals you don't see in every zoo/animal park. The squirrels have hamsterwheels that they use for exercise, that was cute. Several animals have multiple interconnected enclosures, which was cool. Some of the owls had rather small cages though. Most if not all animals seemed to be in excellent condition. Spent 2 hours here; it's not a big zoo by any means but still bigger than expected. Entrance is cheap, so well worth a visit if you are in the...