Pairi Daiza Pairi Daiza News 2025

[EliasNys]

Birth of 2 Capybaras.
Pairi Daiza on Instagram: " Two tiny capybara babies were born this morning — and yes, they’re as cute as you imagine! Burito is now a proud mama, and Spooky a first-time dad Everyone’s doing great… even though one of the little ones already has big personality energy We don’t know their genders yet, so names will have to wait a bit. But good news: you can already spot them in their outdoor area, right next to the Moulin! So... who’s coming to say hi? Tickets & membership cards in bio. #pairidaiza #capybara #babyanimals #cutebabies #zoolove #capybaralove #visitbelgium"

Birth of 1 capybara.
12K views · 585 reactions | Een kleine verschijning met een grote dosis charme! Het is een capibara… klein en onweerstaanbaar schattig! Hij dartelt rond, rent achter de grote capibara's aan en smelt alle harten. Een echt klein bolletje liefde! Kom zelf dit heerlijk en zacht moment beleven… zolang hij nog zo klein is! ️ Tickets en Membership www.pairidaiza.eu Jammer genoeg heeft één van de kleine capibara’s het niet gered… | Pairi Daiza NL

Are these the same? Or has another (third) capybara been born?


In other news, a male golden takin has been transferred to Eindhoven zoo.
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[Tamandua56]

Are these the same? Or has another (third) capybara been born?

I believe this is a third capybara, according to a zoo-loving friend.

 

[EliasNys]

The servals are back on display. There were some changes to their enclosure "to guarantee their safety and comfort".
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Pairi Daiza and the Aquarium of Liege have released 1000 European Tree Frogs in their conservation project in the Ardennes, Nassonia.
Pairi Daiza / WIKI Daizen | Des rainettes ont été réintroduites aux Marais d'Harchies | Facebook

 

[EliasNys]

A new male raccoon dog has arrived from Zoo Riga
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A new Pygmy Hippo has arrived from Parc Animalier d'Auvergne. I saw two pygmy hippos earlier this year, so unless the female died since then, they now have 3 pygmy hippos. Will they stay in two locations? Or will all 3 go to the Sanctuary I wonder?
Pairi Daiza / WIKI Daizen | Une petite nouvelle | Facebook

 

[MClaeys]

Nice additions again for Pairi Daiza! I guess the pygmy hippo is for the Sanctuary.

 

[EliasNys]

I went to Pairi Daiza yesterday, some new things I saw:

• The path to get a better view of the brush turkeys, Kookaburra and piping-guan was finally not closed off for a change. I hope it stays that way, there is literally zero logic in closing that off
• There are 2 bamboo sharks eggs in the nursery in the aquarium
• Sulawesi Crested macaque seem to be offshow. I did not see them on my most recent visits. There was a peafowl nest there with 2 chicks, which is likely the cause, although there is also some construction going on nearby.
• Some chickens seem to have escaped and are now roaming free on the Islands of the Rising Sun.
• The Guatemalan spiny tailed iguana exhibit seems to have a new inhabitant. It looked like an armadillo lizard but I'm not entirely sure and forgot to take a picture of it.
• The sign in the mersus emergo said that PD received 7 pond sliders, 2 Herman's tortoises and 1 corn snake between 28/7 and 3/8

And now some more exiting news: I decided to walk around a bit on the parking, to get a peek of the Sanctuary. A gate was open and a door too, and I was almost tempted to enter. But even without entering I could already see a lot of thing through the windows... I saw a lot of vegetation, even some full grown trees! Growth of plants certainly won't be a problem. But.. There is bigger news. I also saw an immense structure inside the sanctuary, in the part that is the furthest from the entrance. It was gigantic and looked a lot like a temple. Sadly I only took two photos:

Spoiler: Photos

 

[Yassa]

Urgh. Another temple. But how is that good news/ exiting..?

 

[MClaeys]

Urgh. Another temple. But how is that good news/ exiting..?

Why not? If it will work conceptually. We shall see how it will look when everything is ready to be opened. And who knows what animals will be in and around the temple.

 

[EliasNys]

2 squirrel monkeys have been born.
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There are from now one not one, but 2 shows in the amphitheater.
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[KevinB]

Sadly giraffe Juul and her unborn calf have died suddenly.

An autopsy was performed, the full results of which together with histopathology will be available in 4 to 6 weeks.

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[Jana]

Sadly giraffe Juul and her unborn calf have died suddenly.

An autopsy was performed, the full results of which together with histopathology will be available in 4 to 6 weeks.

Pairi Daiza NL

Did Juul have other calfs in the past?

 

[KevinB]

Did Juul have other calfs in the past?

She had two calves before, Zuri in 2020 or 2021 (wasn't immediately able to find an accurate birth date) and Masika in 2023.

 

[MClaeys]

She will live on in her two others calves, but it’s a pity her death is so suddenly, especially while being pregnant…

 

[Lisa_VHV]

I'm sure it's very easy for Pairi Daiza to take a strong moral position against population management when they're comfortable sending their surplus animals to facilities such as the Melios Pet Center Zoo. I respect their stance but it falls flat knowing the lives some of their surplus have gone on to live.

Hi, I am particularly interested in this. Are there other examples of where PD has sent its surplus?

 

[Haliaeetus]

A sitatunga has been born.
Pairi Daiza / WIKI Daizen | Naissance du jour à Pairi Daiza | Facebook

It has been called KITO.
Pairi Daiza on Instagram: "He chose trust With all the gentleness in the world, little Kito – our baby sitatunga – approached his keeper for the very first time A fragile, unique… and unforgettable moment. Thank you to his keeper for these tender images ️ Tickets in bio! #pairidaiza #babyanimal #sitatunga #wildlifeencounter #animallove #emotionalmoment #natureconnection #cute"

 

[KevinB]

Asian elephant Soraya gave birth to a male calf at 00:18 AM on Thursday August 21st.

Pairi Daiza on Instagram: "An extraordinary birth in the middle of the night In the night between August 20 and 21, at 00:18, a little miracle came into the world… Surrounded by the powerful, protective trumpets of her herd, Soraya, our Asian elephant, gave birth to a baby boy He is healthy and doing well The first days are always fragile… but filled with joy, emotion, and above all, immense hope for the future of this endangered species That night, our cameras were there. Every minute, every breath, every glance was captured at the very heart of the herd… Moments of rare intensity that will remain forever engraved in the hearts of our keepers Siam now has a playmate… and already a strong bond is growing between them, woven in the heart of their family. Two young elephants, two curious hearts, ready to discover the world together Protected by the love of their mothers and guided by the entire herd, they are about to live their first great adventures in the Kingdom of Ganesha Welcome to the Pairi Daiza family, little treasure Stay tuned to witness his first steps in the Park. #pairidaiza #asianelephant #elephantbaby #elephantbirth #wildlifeconservation #animalbirth #babyanimal #endangeredspecies #elephantlove"

Olifantenkalfje geboren in Pairi Daiza (en de foto's zijn superschattig)

 

[EliasNys]

I just returned from a 15 day trip, here's some small news from the period that i was away:
-The raccoon dog that arrived earlier this year from Riga is out of quarantine and can now be seen in its enclosure.
20K views · 532 reactions | Dit dier ontdekt voor de allereerste keer The Islands of the Rising Sun. Een eerste uitstapje met een nieuwsgierige blik en hoge alertheid. Raïko, een jonge wasbeerhond van iets meer dan één jaar oud, heeft net zijn quarantaine afgerond. Hij is afkomstig uit de Zoo van Riga en verkent vandaag zijn nieuwe thuis in Pairi Daiza in The Islands of the Rising Sun. Daar gaat hij samenwonen met Petra, ons vrouwtje dat al in het Park woont. Maar voor er een echte ontmoeting tussen hen plaatsvindt, moet de tijd zijn werk doen. Eerst nog even wennen aan elkaars geur, elkaar ontdekken en elkaar leren herkennen. Tijdens deze belangrijke fase komen Petra en Raïko om de beurt naar buiten, elk op hun eigen tempo. Misschien groeit er stap voor stap een band, met alle respect voor hun natuur. Kom Raïko zelf ontmoeten! ️ Tickets en Membership www.pairidaiza.eu | Pairi Daiza NL
-3 agoutis have been born in July
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-the plains where the gibbon exhibit has been built appears to be open for elephants again.
Pairi Daiza / WIKI Daizen | La plaine rénovée ouverte aux éléphants | Facebook
-The first mosaic has been placed on the walls of the sanctuary, on it is an elephant and a child.
Pairi Daiza / WIKI Daizen | Mosaïques sanctuary | Facebook

 

[ThylacineAlive]

Hello,

I will be visiting Pairi Daiza for the first time in about a week from now. If anyone has any tips or advice, I'd be happy to hear it

~Thylo

 

[Maguari]

Hello,

I will be visiting Pairi Daiza for the first time in about a week from now. If anyone has any tips or advice, I'd be happy to hear it

~Thylo

I think the most important thing is to prepare physically and mentally. Pick a route, maybe get some physical training in advance. Maybe lay the groundwork for the mental effects by watching the end of 2001: A Space Odyssey a few times.

Then, on the day, three main points.

First - this is crucial - this is a marathon not a sprint. Stay calm, stay hydrated, and stay fixed on your goals. If necessary, a beer can take the edge off. Just a thought. They make their own here specially (because of course they do).

Second - this is not just a physical challenge. You need to be mentally strong. They will try to toy with your reality. They will try to make you question your existence. Why does this zoo have a real, actually dedicated Hindu temple? Or a 250kg opal? Why is the orangutan enclosure real marble? Why is the reptile house a full-sized ship and why are the gorillas living in a volcano? Stay strong, and don't let this get to you. Stay strong.

Third - and this is probably most important - do not worry if things don't always make sense to you in the moment, or even in the days and weeks afterwards. We will all be here to offer aftercare and/or the contact details of relevant voluntary organisations to help you recuperate as required.

I hope this helps.

 

[MClaeys]

I think the most important thing is to prepare physically and mentally. Pick a route, maybe get some physical training in advance. Maybe lay the groundwork for the mental effects by watching the end of 2001: A Space Odyssey a few times.

Then, on the day, three main points.

First - this is crucial - this is a marathon not a sprint. Stay calm, stay hydrated, and stay fixed on your goals. If necessary, a beer can take the edge off. Just a thought. They make their own here specially (because of course they do).

Second - this is not just a physical challenge. You need to be mentally strong. They will try to toy with your reality. They will try to make you question your existence. Why does this zoo have a real, actually dedicated Hindu temple? Or a 250kg opal? Why is the orangutan enclosure real marble? Why is the reptile house a full-sized ship and why are the gorillas living in a volcano? Stay strong, and don't let this get to you. Stay strong.

Third - and this is probably most important - do not worry if things don't always make sense to you in the moment, or even in the days and weeks afterwards. We will all be here to offer aftercare and/or the contact details of relevant voluntary organisations to help you recuperate as required.

I hope this helps.

In other words: enjoy your visit and try to do everything (when possible) and the most important thing, relax during your visit. You’ll need it.