Pairi Daiza

Amazing! I booked the walrus room after looking at available reservations for 3 months. When it finally appeared, I booked as soon as I could. I believe we had the best room possible! We had an end unit of the walrus enclosure that was next to the baby walrus area (there was a baby walrus separated, so the mom was always hanging out in front of our window, and the boys always swam near her). Best thing, I got my kids a walrus stuffed animal, and when my kids held it against the window, the mother followed it around. The pullout couch's mattress is pretty old, but my kids slept on it and didn't complain (they're also only 4 & 6). It was expensive (I saved enough for 2 nights stay), but the hotel stay does include parking, the zoo entrance, early/late access to roam the park, and breakfasts and dinners as well. The actual zoo was pretty beautiful, and thought out properly. Unfortunately bc we went in the wintertime (late Dec), a lot of the animals stayed in their warm enclosures but the park was still had all kinds of animals. The design and layout was cool. The best part was the suspension bridges that went across the zoo and into the huge playground, where my kids were most of the time.

We had an amazing time in this zoo. We went to a lot of them, but this one was really the biggest en most exciting one. Everything was clean, well organised and enjoyable. We did the park in 2 days: we slept in The Paddling Bear for 2 nights. This was just enough to see everything. The only negative thing was one restaurant: Nizba. We didn’t enjoy the hard wooden seat, food and service. Besides from that, the best experience! Would really recommend going here for at least 2 days.

The best, most beautiful and well organised zoo (despite the thousends of visitors and parking cars) I have ever visited in Europe (and I say that after Vienna, Zürich, Paris). It is not just a zoo, it is also a garden heaven, with many tematics and attractions, shows (especially at Halloween, they are open until 10 p.m.). It is very enjoyable for adults and of course for children, as well. If you have a lot of money you can also sleep here in different kinds of apartments, they are all awesome, too. The app is very helpful, you can use it like a GPS, you can also see which restaurants, kiosks are open or closed. It would be more useful, if you can see where were you already, not to skip a place. Every toilets and restaurants are also a great and different experience. I would like to come back at winter, Christmas time, as well. All the view and photos you see on the website is in real life exactly the same. Just perfect. Thank you, Piari Daiza. ❤️

Pairi Daiza is, without a doubt, my absolute favourite animal park. I visit several times a year, and every visit is pure joy. This park is truly exceptional and never stops improving and expanding. The settings and landscapes are simply breathtaking, making it a real pleasure to spend an entire day here. The park evolves with the seasons and transforms beautifully for special events such as Easter, Christmas, Carnival, Halloween, and during summer weekends, when unique evening openings until 11 PM create a magical atmosphere. Pairi Daiza is the perfect place for a family day out or a relaxing walk surrounded by nature and incredible animals. I highly recommend visiting, you won’t regret it. Moreover, the work carried out by the Pairi Daiza Foundation is meaningful and impactful, contributing greatly to animal welfare and conservation worldwide. I wholeheartedly encourage everyone to support their efforts. Pairi Daiza truly deserves its title as the most beautiful park in Europe. It is always a pleasure to spend time there, no matter the season or occasion.

There are probably tons of reviews already calling this place one of the best parks to visit, and here I am adding one more to the list. But honestly, this isn’t just a park. It’s an experience. No matter how old you are, it’s something you won’t forget. One of the things I appreciated the most was seeing how deeply they care for every animal there. You can feel it in every corner, and it’s such a beautiful thing to witness anywhere you go. Suggestions: Plan two days to see the whole park 🙌🏻

Amazing wildlife parc with huge setups. Many big zones that are divided in different continents. You can cover this in a full day. We arrived at 11 am and left 7 pm. But you take your time you need more than a day to fully enjoy. Fantastic day and can’t wait to visit again

I love that this isn't just a bunch of animal exhibits, but a full story of the various parts of our world. You definitely enjoy seeing the decor as much as you do the animals. In terms of decor, Middle Kingdom and Kingdom of Ganesha were my favourites, with Last Frontier following closely. Animal highlights were the snow leopard, the giant pandas (that I doubled back to see later in the day), the lemurs jumping around above the visitors, the lion and lioness bumping heads in affection. I like being able to be close to animals, like the deer in Last Frontier, the birds in the aviary, and the peacock (peahen?) with the chicks. My least favourite part was definitely Land of the Cold. It was very crowded, and since it was already very hot when I got to it, not too many animals were interested in being seen. Can't blame them, though. I also wasn't a fan of the aquarium. I appreciate the vibe (first the cave, and later the submarine-feel), but it was a bit underwhelming compared to the rest of the zoo. A wonderfully done part of the zoo and an unexpected favourite were Lands of the Past. I have never been as scared in my life as I was when I saw those mammoths moving! (While writing this, I realized I missed the entire ship-load of snakes, spiders, and lizards! Oh no!)

A nice, big zoo that gives off a bit of a Tomorrowland and fairytale vibe. My recommendation: come earlier, because it’s super big! Try to visit in summer, spring, or early autumn. We didn’t even see half of the animals because many were hiding or sleeping due to the weather. But overall, it’s a really good place — definitely recommend!

Extremely large and nice zoo. Themes of countries throughout the park and even lodging in the park. Many restaurants, gift shops, and snack options. Their is a park, a big park for kids, many bird exhibits, and a train to take you around most the exhibits without an exhausting walk. They have wolves, bears, giraffe, elephant, panda, sea lion, lemur, bats, vultures, owls, and so much more. The crowds can be large, the venture can be tiring, and the maze of places can seem overwhelming. I suggest going with a plan to see a few mapped out things and returning a few times until complete. This way you can really enjoy each exhibit without fatigue or hanger. Enjoy.

I've had my fair share of attractions in the US, including many zoos, and I loved Pairi Daiza. We went in the afternoon, which didn't give us much time to fully explore the entire place (especially with 4 kids in tow), so I will definitely return in the future. Way better deal to get the season pass but we didn't do so because they are closed from November until March. I'll get the season pass next year. Highly recommend this attraction if you visit Belgium.

I've never seen a wildlife park so beautiful as this one, and I've been to many around the world. Be sure to go early in the morning because time flies here and if you arrive around 11am like we did, you won't be able to visit everything. We missed the aquarium building completely. It's a true paradise for photographers. Surprisingly they serve more refined food and huge, good cocktails at reasonably prices of 7 and 8 euros, please keep it that way. There are several food venues offering meals in all price ranges, the most expensive one is the posh Octopus restaurant inside the hotel but it looked very appealing. In most attraction parks you get the feeling of a school canteen, here it's absolutely cosy, you have a very relaxjng pick nick area by the lake too. Staying overnight at the park is possible now but you will pay a lot. Must be a nice experience though. A good option would be to stay in a hotel around the neighbourhood. It is well worth doing in two days if you can. I was amazed by the cleanliness and the space for the animals, they surely don't get the feeling they are locked up.

Hands down the best zoo I've ever been !!! You could spend the whole day in just one section of the zoo. So many amazing animals and so much cool architecture. I want to live and work here it is phenomenal.

Absolutely loved our visit to this beautiful zoo in a serene park. We spent a day here with our daughter-in-law and grandson this spring. What an absolutely perfect day! The sun was shining, but it was not overly hot making it the perfect day to stroll through the park and enjoy the animal exhibits. I absolutely love the way the exhibits mimic what the animal's natural surroundings should be. I understand they even bring in experts from the country they are trying to mimic to ensure the habitats are the best surroundings for the animals. I love this! In the center of the park stands an old bell tower which is now home to the zoo's bats. You can walk in and stand among the bats or even stroll around the catwalk as the bats fly about, some getting so close you can almost feel their wings touch you. I found this exhibit very cool although my husband and daughter-in-law seemed a bit freaked out when the bats got to close. There are plenty of gift shops, surprisingly each with different wares, and restaurants in the park. However, you are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy on the grounds. No issues with us taking in a bottle of wine to share with lunch either. Plenty of grassy spots and picnic tables in the park so easy to find a spot to relax and enjoy. Don't be surprised when some of the parks peacocks and cranes come over to hopefully snag a snack. The park is full of these huge and unique birds. Another first for me - they offer "fishy pedicures". Thankfully they check people's feet before allowing them to soak in one of the three fish filled troughs. This tickled quite a bit so we were shushed a couple of times when we first dipped our feet into the water. If you sit still and let the little fish do their thing, you'll emerge in about 15 minutes with some pretty smooth feet. Our daughter-in-law takes her son here quite often - it's an absolutely lovely way to spend the day for adults and children alike. If I lived near this park, I would have a season pass too. This is one of the best zoo/park experiences I have had and if you are in the area, you should make a point of coming to visit.

This Zoo is a must if you are in the Chievres AB/SHAPE area. They have a animal petting area which has goats, pigs and other animals. They have beautiful botanical displays and fair priced food. I heard you can bring your own food in. The security seemed to be very good i.e. Metal detectors and X-ray machines. The staff was polite and spoke English. Really, the only con I saw was it is expensive in my opinion and you have to pay for parking (€7). It is Europe after all everything is overpriced here it seems.

No zoo meets this level of detail. Zoo is divided into regions - China, Russia, American, India, etc with architecture reflecting those regions surrounding the animal habitats. There's a huge Parkin the middle for kids. There's a train that can take you around the zoo. To top it off - hotel rooms are available there so you can see the animals on the other side of your room... wow!

Once upon a time Pairi Daizi was called Parc Paradiso, which was much easier to pronounce not only in English but also for the local French speaking population. But never mind that; if you find yourself in Belgium then you should really make a trip to this wildlife park that has not only hundreds of different animals but also several different countries. It seems that every year a new country is added. At the park you can visit China, Indonesia, Australia and other parts of the world. You will find kangaroos, elephants, giraffes, all kinds of birds, crocodiles and even the parks favorite animals, the lemurs. The park usually opens the end of March and closes for the season at the beginning of November. I'll be buying my season pass again soon.

This is a great place! My kids loved as did I! The grounds use to be an estate of a Duke which then was given to a monastery. You see elements of a great palace that has been converted to an aquarium. The monastery is still around in the Cambron Brasserie, an actual brewery on the zoo grounds. The brasserie, the food is awesome! We did not see everything at the zoo! And the kids were not happy that we did not see everything, however, it gives us an excuse to go back. Each animal is in its own country; India, China and soon the US with the possibility of an Alligator from the states! The petting zoo is very cute and super sweet for the younger ones. We will come back here again and I will enjoy a brew next time!! Pairi Daiza is unique and should be on your list of things to do!

It was an amazing zoo compare to the ones in Canada. I will be coming back as I never got to see everything even though I was there for 4 hours. Don't go on a Saturday and try to go on an overcast day. The zoo fills up very quickly especially w school children.

Great park if you're a fan of nature, animals and a place for the kids to enjoy. we've been there about 4 times and everytime i'm surprised to see something new. food was great too.