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Kifaru Bwana said:
Re: the elephant relocation. The exclosure was unfit for the elderly elephants due to the undulating terrain and medical conditions with elderly elephants and the plan to complete an entire Savannah exhibit with them backfired due to the hilly parts. I think both from an animal welfare point and exclosure it is wholly understandable. Be interesting to know ... what next for this part of PD in future.
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Yes, with that explanation in mind the move definitely makes sense.

Given the location and that Pairi Daiza recently received eland I think it would make sense for the former elephant area to be added to the savanna exhibit.

I don't know how well Cape buffalo would do on hilly terrain, but they currently have their Cape buffalo in a separate area that is not very large and quite far back and not well visible, so if possible it would perhaps be good to move the Cape buffaloes to the elephant area, and perhaps try to allow the smaller animals access this area also, so this area becomes a larger savanna exhibit.
 
The rate at which this collection is developing is simply astonishing. Excuse my ignorance, but do we have a rough date for the new Tropical House (planned to be Europe's largest if memory serves), and are there any other upcoming exhibits at the zoo?
 
twilighter said:
Do you know the species list ? Any new arrivals for the exhibit?
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Putting the map together with things we've seen earlier, we know of Japanese macaque, Red-crowned crane, Japanese sika deer, Raccoon dog, Siamang (strangely) and Water buffalo in an immediately adjacent exhibit (which is already finished). Only the Japanese sika deer are new for Pairi Daiza, all the other species are currently housed on-show or off-show at Pairi Daiza, or have been previously present (siamang).

Kalaw said:
The rate at which this collection is developing is simply astonishing. Excuse my ignorance, but do we have a rough date for the new Tropical House (planned to be Europe's largest if memory serves), and are there any other upcoming exhibits at the zoo?
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The new tropical house will open in 2025 at the earliest, if they can get it done in that timeframe. Given just how much work remains to be done I think 2026 is perhaps more likely, and with a project of this size perhaps it would be good for them to take a bit more time.

A while ago there was an article mentioning that the park plans to welcome bongos, black leopards and servals in 2024. A recent discussion at the Laafsekikkers did mention the construction of some aviaries near the abbey tower and the construction of a possible serval exhibit in the African village area, as well as some construction of unknown purposes near the Oasis.

Bijzonder: Belgische dierentuin wil zwarte luipaarden gaan houden

Nieuwstopic Pairi Daiza (2024) - Pagina 14 - Laafsekikkers.be

Another thing to look out for is what they will do with the soon-to be former African elephant exhibit, nothing has been confirmed yet for that area, although some kind of extension of their savanna seems logical. Although I also just realized they might be modifying this exhibit to welcome the bongos.
 
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KevinB said:
The new tropical house will open in 2025 at the earliest, if they can get it done in that timeframe. Given just how much work remains to be done I think 2026 is perhaps more likely, and with a project of this size perhaps it would be good for them to take a bit more time.
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Pairi Daiza never stops pumping out new exhibits and thanks very much for all your updates. I was just looking at the zoo's online map and they haven't updated it yet to include the Japanese world yet. I do have a question about the upcoming 4 hectare/10 acre 'greenhouse' project. Where in the zoo will it be located?
 
snowleopard said:
Pairi Daiza never stops pumping out new exhibits and thanks very much for all your updates. I was just looking at the zoo's online map and they haven't updated it yet to include the Japanese world yet. I do have a question about the upcoming 4 hectare/10 acre 'greenhouse' project. Where in the zoo will it be located?
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The Sanctuary is being constructed at the location of the old parking lot, between the road, the old abbey wall and the new entrance.

I have added a screenshot from WalonMap below, indicating the location of the current solar parking lot, the Sanctuary construction site on the old parking lot location and the entrance.

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How easy is the park to access by public transport from Brussels? Planning to visit in June for the first time, any tips much appreciated.
 
Easy, the journey takes some 1-1.5 hours with one change and a 15 minute walk to the zoo. The Belgian train service (NMBS) offer a very attractive combi ticket with a reduced trainfare and reduced entry ticket for Pairi Daiza from any Belgian station.
 
A recent episode of the Dutch Looopings podcast features an interview with Pairi Daiza

The questions in the podcast are in Dutch, much of Eric Domb's responses are in English, some, mostly towards the end of the episode, are in Dutch with a French accent.

The podcast extensively goes into the early years and concept of Pairi Daiza, but also features discussion of the massive tropical project "The Sanctuary" (this discussion is found towards the end of the episode, from minute 48 onwards).
  • They intend to open The Sanctuary at the start of the summer of 2025.
  • The main hall, which is currently under construction, will be 4 hectare in surface area and will have multiple levels.
  • The greenhouse will feature a large tank with sharks and fish.
  • The greenhouse will feature manatees.
  • The greenhouse will have a large rainforest section.
  • The greenhouse will feature 88 extra hotel rooms, some with underwater viewing into the shark and manatee exhibits.
  • The greenhouse will feature some kind of rock quarry area.
  • It was mentioned that monkeys - no species specified - will be included in The Sanctuary.
  • Next to the tropical house a water park area with a 'lazy river' tubing attraction that connects into The Sanctuary will be constructed. A swimming pool with a Mexican Maya theme will also be included in this area. They seem to be possibly considering including an area where people also swim with animals (which I am personally rather skeptical about).
Pairi Daiza: het verhaal achter de populairste dierentuin van de Benelux

Belgische dierentuin Pairi Daiza krijgt hotelkamers met zicht op zeekoeien

Nieuwstopic Pairi Daiza (2024) - Pagina 19 - Laafsekikkers.be
 
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