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Dyreparken Zoo in Kristiansand is Norway's largest family attraction, offering a complete experience for the whole family, including accommodation.
Dyreparken in Kristiansand is Norway’s largest family attraction and is open every day, all year round. Here you can meet more than 100 animal species from around the world, explore pirate adventures, enjoy fun activities and visit the water park. Here are some of the highlights.
Animals
Dyreparken is home to more than 100 animal species from all over the world. Meet the tiger, watch the cheetah in action, or get close to wolves, wolverines, moose and lynx in the Nordic Wilderness.
Captain Sabertooth’s World
In Captain Sabertooth’s World, the pirates rule. Join a pirate adventure on The Black Lady, visit Captain Sabertooth’s treasure chamber or explore the haunted house. During summer, you can also experience the evening show with Captain Sabertooth.
Badelandet Water Park
A whole island of water fun. Badelandet has exciting slides, pools and activities for the whole family.
Hakkebakkeskogen
Travel through the beloved story of Hakkebakkeskogen by Thorbjørn Egner. The train takes you through the forest, where you meet Klatremus, Mikkel Rev, Morten Skogmus, Bamsefar and the other animals.
Cardamom Town
In Cardamom Town, you can meet Aunt Sofie, Police Chief Bastian and the three robbers Kasper, Jesper and Jonatan. The town also has eight unique houses where you can stay overnight.
KuToppen
KuToppen is the home of Klara, Chikolina, Mosk and Gaute. Here you can experience Norwegian farm life, meet animals and enjoy local food traditions.
Activities for the whole family
Try JungelBob, drive on the car track, explore Julius’ jungle trail or enter the Count’s Enchanted Labyrinth. Dyreparken has activities for both children and adults.
Ticket booking
Tickets and accommodation can be booked at dyreparken.no.
Accommodation in Dyreparken
To make the most of your stay, you can choose between Dyreparken’s seven accommodation options:
- Dyreparken Safari Hotel: located right by the entrance, with a unique setting next to the Savannah.
- Abra Havn Pirate Hotel: a pirate village with 172 pirate houses, pirate breakfast and entertainment.
- Kardemomme Town: stay in one of eight rental houses in the middle of Thorbjørn Egner’s storybook universe.
- Juliusskogen: tree cabins close to nature, surrounded by climbing trails.
- Dyreparken Safaricamp: glamping just a short walk from the Savannah and the entrance.
- Dyreparken Motorhome Camp: motorhome pitches with views of Grashavet, right by the park.
- Roligheden Camping: a peaceful campsite by the beach, just 5 minutes from Kristiansand city centre and around 15 minutes from Dyreparken.
Source: Visit Kristiansand