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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
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