A visit to the Olmense Zoo in Belgium

The Olmense Zoo is likely the smallest animal park in Belgium and situated in the city Olmen, near Balen. It is surely one which can be considered as “a must see” zoo in Belgium and offers local visitors and tourists a nice day in a beautiful environment.

The bear wood, the big walking aviary with exotic birds, the African savanna are highlights for nature lovers. The Olmse Zoo is also popular for a collection catlike animals, for example the rarely white lion and white tiger. Of course, you will find also many kinds of monkeys (for example chimpanzee, saimiris) which are still the beloved animals for many visitors, especially children.

You will find every year some newborn animals and it is a wonderful experience if you can visit these animals. It is a perfect occasion to take some beautiful pictures. The Olmense Zoo has also every year during special holidays, for example Easter, Halloween, Christmas etc. some interesting activities which will vary every year.

The Olmense Zoo can be considered as a family zoo. I visited this zoo twice and every time I discovered some new animals. Children will also enjoy the goat farm where they can play with the goats and some other little animals. There is also a playground for the children where they can trampolining or enjoy some other activities for children.

The opening hours of the Olmense Zoo are:

From april until November : every day between 10.00 and 18.00
From November until April : only Saturday and Sunday between 10.00h and 17.00h.

The tariffs for entree are : €14.00 in summer and €8.00 in winter for adults; €10.00 for children in summer and €8.00 in winter. For children below 3 years, the entrée is for free.

I really enjoyed the bear wood and I think it is the only zoo in Belgium where you can find this. You can make some wonderful pictures there. There are almost 70 different animals and I can recommend everyone to visit this zoo. You will enjoy a nice day and there is also a restaurant where you can eat a delicious meal.