Apenheul

Zoo Apeldoorn, Gelderland, Netherlands
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What to expect

Apenheul Primate Park is a unique zoo that specializes in apes and monkeys, with over 30 different primate species, including bonobos, gorillas, and orangutans. The park offers a natural forest-like environment where visitors can observe the primates up close. With various playgrounds, animal presentations, and a large insect hotel, Apenheul is an educational and fun experience for the whole family. Visitors can learn about the primates and even take a primate test to discover which species they are most like. The park is home to around 70 species of animals and offers a range of activities, making it a great day out for families

Plan your family visit to the Apenheul with these blog insights 👇

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10 Unmissable Things to Do with Kids in Holland

10 Unmissable Things to Do with Kids in Holland
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the zoo and saw the monkeys

Highlights: The family enjoyed the opportunity to see the monkeys up close and interact with them ✨

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(Tip!) Apeldoorn with kids: 7x things to do with the family!

(Tip!) Apeldoorn with kids: 7x things to do with the family!
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the animal park and our kids had a great time. There are three different playgrounds in the monkey park, where kids can play. You can get a free tracking card for kids at the box office, where kids have to find the 30 different monkey species all around the park

Highlights: We really enjoyed the whole day we visited the park ✨

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(Tip!) Apenheul with kids: a zoo review!

(Tip!) Apenheul with kids: a zoo review!
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Apenheul in Apeldoorn during our summer vacation. We got a map of the park, a scavenger hunt map, and a backpack for our daughter to spot monkeys

Highlights: We loved monkeys and could really stand and watch some of them for quite a while. Our daughter was especially appealed by the monkeys we could get very close to and almost touch ✨

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(Tip!) Gelderland with kids: 17x things to do with the family!

(Tip!) Gelderland with kids: 17x things to do with the family!
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Apenheul, an animal park that is completely geared toward kids. We went on a scavenger hunt through the park, visited the playgrounds, and took funny pictures with the family

Highlights: We enjoyed the park's many activities, including the scavenger hunt, playgrounds, and photo opportunities ✨