Zoo Parc Overloon Overloon zoo news

[EliasNys]

A new clip about Ngyyuwe. Okapi are mentioned in the clip, as are African bull frogs and Electric blue day geckos which will also be included. The clip and the message by Zoo Inside feature images of a greenhouse under construction.

Zoo inside

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=548646654383927

Okapis have been officially confirmed. They will only get males- for now at least. They will apparently live together with the dikdiks and yellow backed duikers, and also together with birds, even though which exact species that are going to be in the enclosure are not mentioned, but likely the turaco, spoonbill and stork. ( a Doue style aviary?)
ZooParc Overloon krijgt okapi’s in nieuw Afrikaans themagebied

 

[Mr Gharial]

Okapis have been officially confirmed. They will only get males- for now at least. They will apparently live together with the dikdiks and yellow backed duikers, and also together with birds, even though which exact species that are going to be in the enclosure are not mentioned, but likely the turaco, spoonbill and stork. ( a Doue style aviary?)
ZooParc Overloon krijgt okapi’s in nieuw Afrikaans themagebied

You can see it on the map:

Screenshots:
New full map with species revealed:
View attachment 772598

The Okapi will be able to access a total of 4 habitats, two in the aviary and two in an open-topped area. The revealed bird species are: Violet turaco, Hamerkop, Lilac-breasted roller, Yellow-billed stork, Marbled teal and African spoonbill.

 

[JurassicMax]

In February 13-year old female South African cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus jubatus) Ayo arrived from Zoo Wuppertal.

The White-faced saki (Pithecia pithecia) that was born earlier this year is a male.

In March a female Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) arrived from Zoo Dortmund.

In April female Linnaeus' two-toed sloth (Choloepus didactylus) Mellow arrived from Apenheul.

Sources:
Instagram of Zooparc Overloon (14/03/2025)
Instagram of Zooparc Overloon (16/03/2025)
Instagram of Zooparc Overloon (18/03/2025)
Instagram of Zooparc Overloon (09/04/2025)

 

[Haliaeetus]

Birth of 1 Red Kangaroo joey
ZooParc Overloon on Instagram: "Een nieuw gezicht gespot in ZooParc! Gedurende de eerste zes maanden verblijft een jonge kangoeroe, ook wel joey genoemd, veilig in de buidel van zijn moeder. Vanaf ongeveer vier maanden steekt hij soms voorzichtig zijn kopje – of enkel zijn pootjes – naar buiten. Na acht maanden maakt hij zijn eerste voorzichtige uitstapje, maar keert nog regelmatig terug naar de buidel voor voeding, warmte en bescherming. #kangoeroe #zooparc #zooparcoverloon #overloon #dierentuin #natuur #dieren"

 

[Haliaeetus]

Birth of 1.1 Mhorr Gazelles.
ZooParc Overloon on Instagram: "De mhorrgazellen hebben er twee aanwinsten bij! Er zijn een mannetje en een vrouwtje geboren. Zo'n geboorte is zeker niet vanzelfsprekend bij deze dieren, die in de jaren zeventig zelfs bijna uitgestorven waren. ZooParc werkt daarom samen met andere dierentuinen binnen een managementprogramma, om deze ernstig bedreigde diersoort voor de toekomst te behouden. Met minder weer verblijven ze veelal binnen, maar hopelijk zijn de kalfjes snel wat vaker buiten te bewonderen. #zooparc #zooparcoverloon #mhorrgazelle #eep #bedreigdediersoort #geboorte #jongedieren"

 

[KevinB]

I came across an article mentioning that Ngyuwe apparently will open in early July. I have not yet seen this info confirmed on ZooParc's own pages.

The article also mentions plans for an Asian zone, possibly already to be constructed in 2026.

Drie bedreigde diersoorten moeten ZooParc naar kwart miljoen bezoekers stuwen

https://archive.ph/BO50P#selection-1725.50-1725.287

 

[Mr Gharial]

I came across an article mentioning that Ngyuwe apparently will open in early July. I have not yet seen this info confirmed on ZooParc's own pages.

They certainly put that one up fast!

The article also mentions plans for an Asian zone, possibly already to be constructed in 2026.

That makes sense, when I visited the Asian zone was more of a buffer zone, with mostly "leftover" South American species from before Madidi was constructed and that was the South American region. I'm very curious what they're planning, as Ngyuwe's design and species lineup looks extremely good!

 

[Père Damian's Deer]

I came across an article mentioning that Ngyuwe apparently will open in early July. I have not yet seen this info confirmed on ZooParc's own pages.

I can confirm this after listening to the podcast of ZooInside with the Zoological manager of Libema (the company behind Overloon, Beekse Bergen,...). The plan is to let the pygmy hippos in the indoor quarters in the next 1 and a half weeks, and to hopefully open in early July indeed.

 

[Père Damian's Deer]

They also confirmed that the Yellow-backed duikers will come from Beauval and Frankfurt (each one, to form a couple).

 

[Haasje]

ZooParc Overloon - Making of Ngyuwe

The Dutch podcast 'Zoo Inside' also recently filmed video footage of the new area. It looks very promising. The zoo has undoubtedly experienced some significant developments in recent years and we can't wait to see what comes next.

 

[john]

I can confirm this after listening to the podcast of ZooInside with the Zoological manager of Libema (the company behind Overloon, Beekse Bergen,...). The plan is to let the pygmy hippos in the indoor quarters in the next 1 and a half weeks, and to hopefully open in early July indeed.

well, I have not heard the news on this podcast about bringing in the pygmy hippos in the indoor quarters next or so week.

 

[Père Damian's Deer]

well, I have not heard the news on this podcast about bringing in the pygmy hippos in the indoor quarters next or so week.

At around 21:10 they talk about demolishing the old house and moving the female to the ngyuwe area together with a new man (in half June). I assumed the indoor area because the outdoor area isn’t yet finished.

 

[john]

great to hear that male and female pygmy hippo will move soon.
thanks a lot.
any idea when and from where this male hippo came in?

 

[john]

great to hear that male and female pygmy hippo will move soon.
thanks a lot.
any idea when and from where this male hippo came in?

seems to be Parken Zoo, male pygmy Hippo named Otto

 

[KevinB]

The new African area Ngyuwe is in the final phase of construction and animals are starting to arrive or move. Three okapis have arrived recently, two from Beekse Bergen and one from Antwerp, red river hogs have arrived and the pygmy hippopotamus and some of their DeBrazza's monkeys have moved within ZooParc Overloon.

ZooParc Overloon on Instagram: "De eerste dieren hebben hun intrede gemaakt in het nieuwe expeditiegebied Ngyuwe en ook de bouw gaat zijn laatste fase in. ZooParc maakt zich op voor de opening van een stukje tropisch Afrika in Overloon! Wil jij alvast een glimp opvangen van enkele bijzondere diersoorten die momenteel achter de schermen aan het wennen zijn? En wil je de voortgang van de binnen- en buitenverblijven met eigen ogen zien? Kijk dan naar deze vierde Aflevering van Making of Ngyuwe: Een Jungle Ontwaakt! #ngyuwe #bouwupdate #verhuizing #verhuisbericht #okapi #transport #zooparc"

 

[Haasje]

On the Dutch Zoo Inside Instagram, there are some beautiful short clips of the new area. It really does look very good. The first yellow-backed duiker to arrive is also featured nicely.

 

[MennoPebesma]

Some more footage of the new area:

 

[GiratinaIsGod]

Some more footage of the new area:

What will happen to the giraffe exhibit, with the De Brazza's monkeys moving out ?

 

[Père Damian's Deer]

What will happen to the giraffe exhibit, with the De Brazza's monkeys moving out ?

The main group will still be living there I think, the surplus males have moved to Ngyuwe.

 

[GiratinaIsGod]

The main group will still be living there I think, the surplus males have moved to Ngyuwe.

Good too hear. The Giraffe monkey mix is dimply iconic (but they could realy replace the cows with some antilope)