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Holland for Kids:
 Artis
Zoo:
Artis, is the oldest zoo in the Netherlands. It was founded in 1838. There
are two golden eagles which are perched proudly atop the main entrance,
presenting one with a decidedly 19th-century atmosphere with lovely gardens,
winding paths, majestic trees, sculptures as well as some interesting
historical buildings. Artis is a haven of peace and quiet in the center
of Amsterdam.
It's a fascinating zoo, contained in an area of 14 hectares are about
700 species of animals and provide an excellent overview of the animal
kingdom. Amphibians, reptiles, fish, birds, mammals and insects... all
are superbly represented. Artis's renowned Aquarium also brings you face
to face with the secret life of Amsterdam's canals. You can also
come to quench your thirst for knowledge at the Planetarium.
www.artis.nl/
Rotterdam Zoo:
This is where you can start your voyage of discovery through the Rotterdam
Zoo website. With its visitor count of around 1.5 million people a year
(2004), Rotterdam Zoo (Diergaarde Blijdorp) is certainly one of the biggest
attractions in the Netherlands.
The Oceanium is the largest project of the Zoo to date. In the summer
of 2001 this "waterworld" was officially opened. The Oceanium, includes
a display of the cold regions of the Falkland Islands, home of the beautiful
king penguins.
Rotterdam Zoo places at the top of its priorities nature conservation,
recreation, education and applied scientific research. A most interesting
place to visit.
www.rotterdamzoo.nl/
Apenheul:
There is no zoo in the world like Apenheul. Situated within the woods
of the beautiful "Park Berg en Bos", Apenheul harbours over thirty species
of primates, many of them ranging freely among the visitors. Others live
on large islands where you can observe them happily going about their
business. A unique experience, you will not easily forget.
www.apenheul.nl/
Sea Aquarium Bergen aan Zee:
The Sea Aquarium has some 43 tanks with marine life from every corner
of the ocean world, in addition there are 38 display cases containing
a huge collection of shells. Special attraction: a sperm whale of 14 meter!
www.zeeaquarium.nl
Zoo Emmen
In this zoo the animals are grouped according to the continent in which
they belong.
http://www.zoo-emmen.nl
Burger's Bush and Safari:
Some 500m/550yd west of Arnhem's Open-Air Museum is Burger's Zoo, with
over 2,000 animals. Chimpanzees and gorillas can be watched from an observation
post. Other attractions are the rich collection of birds, the wolves'
forest, the small tropical house and the magnificent rock enclosures.
Associated with the zoo is the Safari Park, which visitors can tour either
in the "safari train" or in their own car, passing through an African-style
savanna and observing lions, giraffes, rhinoceroses and cheetahs roaming
around freely in an approximation of their natural habitat.
Burgers' Zoo B.V.
Antoon van Hooffplein 1
6816 SH Arnhem
Gelderland Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0) 26 442 45 34
or +31 (0) 26 445 03 73
Fax: +31 (0) 26 443 07 76
www.burgerszoo.nl
Amersfoort Zoo: www.amersfoort-zoo.nl
Wissel Zoo: www.wisselzoo.nl
Attractions in Holland:
Bal-lorig
An indoor play paradise for kids. Eight cities in Holland boast such a
play paradise. You can climb, crawl and clamber to your heart's content
here.
www.ballorig.nl/ballorig.nl
Linnaeushof Holland
Boasts the largest playground of all of Europe and has no less than 350
attractions, with many items of playing equipment.
Address: Rijksstraatweg 4
City: 2121 AE Bennebroek
Phone: (+31) (0)23 584 76 24
Fax: (+31) (0)23 584 53 62
E-mail: info@linnaeushof.nl
www.linnaeushof.nl
Type: amusement park/ playground
Facilities: café-restaurant, reserved parking
Visitors brochure in Dutch, German, English, French
explanatory texts Dutch, German, English, French
Conditions: no pets
Adventure Park Hellendoorn
Once upon a time there was a tearoom with some equipment for children
to play with. Children loved the place so much it slowly evolved into
a children's paradise. More and more attractions were added and thus Adventure
Park Hellendoorn developed. Address: Luttenbergerweg 22
City: 7447 PB Hellendoorn
Phone: (+31) (0)548 65 55 55
Type: amusement park/ labyrinth/ playground
Visitors brochures; Dutch, German
Conditions: dogs (on leash) permitted
Duinrell
The Splash, the Water Spider, the Toboggan Run, the Sea of Balls, the
Tiki Pool . . . it is quite impossible to get bored in Duinrell.
Address: Duinrell 1
City: 2242 JP Wassenaar
Phone: (+31) (0)70 515 52 58
Type: amusement park/ tropical wave pool
Visitors brochure: Dutch, German, English
explanatory texts: Dutch, German, English
Related: Group accommodation : Duinrell Duinhostel
Sport - activity : Vakantiepark Duinrell
Campsite : Vakantiepark Duinrell
Bungalow park : Vakantiepark Duinrell
Drievliet
Turn topsy-turvy in the spectacular space loop, admire the stunning view
from the Balloon Ferris wheel, or stroke the animals at the children's
farm. Whatever you like to do, everyone will enjoy themselves here.
Address: Laan van s'-Gravenmade
City: 2495 AH S Gravenhage
Recognition: local tourist office
Phone: (+31) (0)70 399 93 05
Type: amusement park
Visitors brochure; Dutch, German, English, French
guided tour: Dutch, German, English
explanatory texts: Dutch, German, English, French
Conditions: dogs (on leash) permitted
Efteling
A fairy-tale wood, super fast roller coasters, rapids, a toboggan run
The Efteling has lots of surprising attractions. This park is divided
into four realms.
www.efteling.nl
The Arsenal
The Arsenal is the biggest maritime attraction in Holland. There
are lots of things to see and do. In the Underwater World you will come
face to face with sharks and other huge fish. You can softly stroke the
bellies of rays, and if you are lucky you will see a baby walrus. In the
Vlootschouw (the Naval Review) lots of big ocean-liners can be admired.
These include the Titanic, the famous ship which sunk between icebergs,
The Rainbow Warrior, and The Greenpeace ship
Address: Arsenaalplein 1
City: 4381 BL Vlissingen
Recognition: local tourist office
Phone: (+31) (0)118 41 54 00
Type: amusement park
Visitors brochures: Dutch, German, English, French
guided tour: Dutch, English, French
explanatory texts: Dutch, German, English, French
Conditions: no pets
Land van Ooit (Land of Ever)
Situated in a beautiful centuries-old country estate. children are in
charge! Enjoy the many performances in the indoor and outdoor theaters
with the inhabitants of Ooit. The largest horses of the world are the
star performers. For all children up to 12 years old the Ooiters, the
funny inhabitants of the Land of Ooit, have a lot of exciting things in
store. But, if you prefer, you can also play by yourself.
Address: Parklaan 40
City: 5151 DG Drunen
Phone: (+31) (0)416 37 77 75
Type: amusement park
Visitors brochures: Dutch
guided tour: Dutch, English
explanatory texts: Dutch, English
Conditions: dogs (on leash) permitted
Related: Party venue: Het Land van Ooit
Congress accommodation: Het Land van Ooit
Hollandse Biesbosch
This is a beautiful nature reserve just south of Rotterdam. It is ideal
for walking or exploring by boat, but there also various activities which
have been organized by the staff of the Visitor's Center Biesbosch. There
is an exhibition on animal and plant life in this reserve and a
reading corner.
Address: Baanhoekweg 53
City: 3313 LP Dordrecht
Phone: (+31) (0)78 630 53 53
Fax: (+31) (0)78 630 53 50
E-mail: info@biesbosch.org
Facilities: barbecue area, bicycle shed, cafeteria
café-restaurant, car park, day camping, picnic area, restrooms
visitor's center
Recreation: bicycle paths, fishing, footpaths
playing equipment, pool, water sports,sunbathing area
Conditions: dogs (on leash) permitted
Related: Boat rental company : Biesboschcentrum Dordrecht
Museum : Biesboschcentrum Dordrecht
Bicycle rental company : Biesboschcentrum Dordrecht
Excursion: Vroege kanotochten
Excursion: Avond kanotochten
Excursion: Kanotochten bij volle maan
Six Flags Holland
Walibi World
Address: Spijkweg 30
City: 8256 RJ Biddinghuizen
Phone: (+31) (0)321 32 99 99
Type: amusement park
Visitors brochures: Dutch, German, English
Conditions: no pets
Related: Party venue: Walibi World
Noordwijk Space Expo
Address: Keplerlaan 3
City: 2201 AZ Noordwijk Zh
Phone: 0900-876 54321
Fax: (+31) (0)71 364 64 53
E-mail: info@space.expo.nl
Collections: astronomy/meteor.
http://www.space-expo.nl
Facilities: cloakroom, coach parking, coffee corner,
museum shop reserved parking
Visitors: audio-visuals Dutch, German, English
brochure: Dutch, German, English, French
guided tour: Dutch, German, English, French
route description: Dutch
hunt: Dutch, German, English, French
explanatory texts: Dutch, German, English
walkman: Dutch, German, English
Autotron
If your parents think that children cannot get a driver's license,
hey, they'd better think again! Get your license this year: the Autotron
license. The Autotron is a car museum with cars from the old days.
They are very beautiful. But just looking at old-fashioned cars would
become a little boring, so why not get your license first and then you
can go and race on the Ferrari racetrack.
http://www.autotron.nl
Aeolus
Near Harlingen in Friesland is a huge glass pyramid. The ancient
Egyptians would have just loved this modern version. The building is called
Aeolus, who was the Greek god of wind. The building houses technical attractions
for young and old.
Dolfinarium
Visit the dolphins and sea lions.
Address: Strandboulevard Oost 1
City: 3841 AB Harderwijk
Phone: (+31) (0)341 46 74 67
Fax: (+31) (0)341 42 58 88
E-mail: info@dolfinarium.nl
Facilities: café-restaurant, lift
Visitors brochures: Dutch, German, English
guided tour: Dutch, English
explanatory texts: Dutch, German, English
Conditions: no pets
http://www.dolfinarium.nl
Intersphere lasergames en Tavee de kluis
Address: Prins Hendrikkade 194
City: 1011 TD Amsterdam
Phone: (+31) (0)20 622 48 09
Type: amusement park
Nemo
Address: Oosterdok 2
City: 1011 VX Amsterdam
Phone: (+31) (0)20 531 32 33
Type: amusement park
Visitors brochure: Dutch, English
explanatory texts: Dutch, English
Conditions: no pets
Speeltuin De Duinpan
Address: Duinluststraat 52
City: 1024 VK Amsterdam
Phone: (+31) (0)20 636 93 54
Type: playground
Conditions: groups by appointment only
No pets
Henrick de Keijserplein
Address: Henrick de Keijserplein t/o No 10
City: 1073 SX Amsterdam
Phone: (+31) (0)20 672 40 58
Type: playground
Visitors brochure: Dutch
Conditions: no pets
Tun Fun
Address: Mr. Visserplein 7
City: 1011 RD Amsterdam
Phone: (+31) (0)20 689 43 00
Type: amusement park/ playground
Visitors brochure: Dutch
guided tour: Dutch
explanatory texts: Dutch
Conditions: children accompanied by an adult only
no pets
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