Species Conservation

Learn more about how ZooParc contributes to the conservation of various animal species.

Het beschermen en behouden van bedreigde diersoorten

Misschien heb je je wel eens afgevraagd waar de dieren die in AquaZoo Leeuwarden leven eigenlijk vandaan komen en wat de rol van een dierentuin is. Al je vragen over dit onderwerp beantwoorden we op deze pagina.

Veel dieren die je in het park ziet zijn hier geboren, anderen zijn vanuit andere dierentuinen naar AquaZoo verhuist. Er worden dus geen dieren uit het wild gehaald en naar ons park gebracht. Één van de belangrijkste taken van dierentuinen is het beschermen en behouden van (bedreigde) diersoorten. We werken samen met andere erkende Europese parken om deze taak zo goed mogelijk uit te voeren. Veel van de dieren die je in AquaZoo ziet hebben de status 'kwetsbaar' tot 'uitgestorven in het wild'. Met managementprogramma's zorgen we voor een gezonde reservepopulatie van deze diersoorten zodat we deze wanneer mogelijk kunnen uitzetten in het wild of zodat er onderzoek naar deze dieren gedaan kan worden zodat we met de resultaten hun wilde soortgenoten kunnen helpen. Het is belangrijk om te weten dat erkende dierentuinen geen dieren kopen of verkopen. De dieren zijn geen bezit van een park en het verhuizen van dieren vind enkel plaats in het belang van de diersoort.

Tijgers met koppen bij elkaar close-up AquaZoo Leeuwarden

Discover the XXL Farm Weeks

During the XXL Farm Week from 1 September to 31 October, you will learn all about farm life! Discover how to milk a cow and make the most beautiful creations with fresh products from the vegetable garden together with your fellow farmers. Also enjoy our hand puppet shows as one of the first guests. It will be one big party!

You visit the XXL Farm weeks for free with your stay and benefit from last minute discount on your favourite accommodation!

Een moeraswallaby bij AquaZoo Leeuwarden.

Celebrate an unforgettable children's party

Your children's party at Holiday Park Dierenbos will be one to remember! Splash in the pool with friends or put on your bowling shoes to have a blast at the bowling alley. Of course, the birthday party will end in style with a delicious banquet and, of course, a surprise for the birthday boy or girl!

Close-up van een ringstaartmaki in AquaZoo Leeuwarden

Celebrate an unforgettable children's party

Your children's party at Holiday Park Dierenbos will be one to remember! Splash in the pool with friends or put on your bowling shoes to have a blast at the bowling alley. Of course, the birthday party will end in style with a delicious banquet and, of course, a surprise for the birthday boy or girl!

Stichting Wildlife is active in ZooParc Overloon, Safaripark Beekse Bergen, Eindhoven Zoo and AquaZoo Leeuwarden. The foundation is committed to various conservation projects and has all kinds of activities in the parks. These activities are provided by volunteers.

In ZooParc Overloon, guided tours, children's parties and theme days are organized by a friendly and enthusiastic team of volunteer guides from Stichting Wildlife. Due to the growth of our activities, we are regularly looking for more people who want to participate. Volunteer guides receive free training so that they can start working with solid knowledge.

Activities at ZooParc Overloon

ZooParc volunteers are active in various activities in the park. With these activities, they raise money that is used to support the foundation's conservation projects.

Net giraffe

African lion

Stichting Wildlife is active in ZooParc Overloon, Safaripark Beekse Bergen, Eindhoven Zoo and AquaZoo Leeuwarden. The foundation is committed to various conservation projects and has all kinds of activities in the parks. These activities are provided by volunteers.

In ZooParc Overloon, guided tours, children's parties and theme days are organized by a friendly and enthusiastic team of volunteer guides from Stichting Wildlife. Due to the growth of our activities, we are regularly looking for more people who want to participate. Volunteer guides receive free training so that they can start working with solid knowledge.

Activities at ZooParc Overloon

ZooParc volunteers are active in various activities in the park. With these activities, they raise money that is used to support the foundation's conservation projects.

About the Headquarter

The Headquarter is where your expedition begins! But you can also come here for a break from your expedition or to end your day tastefully. You will find a self-service restaurant with freshly made sandwiches, soup, snacks, ice cream, hot - and cold drinks and much more.

The Headquarter features the following amenities:

  • Information

  • FIRST AID

  • Food & drink

  • Toilets

  • Souvenir shop

  • Seating area for eating and drinking

  • Reserve space for arrangements

Have fun with the whole family

From splashing in the heated swimming pool to taking a dip in the natural swimming pond and from a game of bowling or dancing with the entertainment team to meeting the animals at the petting zoo. You will also receive a free Attraction Pass which gives you access to Safaripark Beekse Bergen, Dierenrijk and ZooParc Overloon, among others!

Stichting Wildlife is active in ZooParc Overloon, Safaripark Beekse Bergen, Eindhoven Zoo and AquaZoo Leeuwarden. The foundation is committed to various conservation projects and has all kinds of activities in the parks. These activities are provided by volunteers.

In ZooParc Overloon, guided tours, children's parties and theme days are organized by a friendly and enthusiastic team of volunteer guides from Stichting Wildlife. Due to the growth of our activities, we are regularly looking for more people who want to participate. Volunteer guides receive free training so that they can start working with solid knowledge.

Activities at ZooParc Overloon

ZooParc volunteers are active in various activities in the park. With these activities, they raise money that is used to support the foundation's conservation projects.