Drievingerige luiaard in dierentuin ZooParc Overloon in Nederland

Madidi

Experience a tropical adventure in Madidi, named after the Madidi National Park in the Amazon. On a 1 hectare site you will discover more than 20 South American animal species in a tropical environment. Explore the rainforest up close and admire sloths, tamanduas and spectacled caimans in our tropical jungle greenhouse.

Who lives in Madidi?

Find out all there is to do in Madidi

Een luiaard krijgt eten in Madidi in ZooParc Overloon

See all the animals

There are 20 different animal species living in Madidi. Meet the spectacled caimans, tamanduas and sloths, among others. Step inside the tropical greenhouse and find them all.

TIP: Visit Madidi in the morning around 10:00 am or in the late afternoon around 4:00 pm. These are the feeding times and many animals are more active then.

Jongens rennen en springen in speeltuin ZooParc Overloon

Wheelchair friendly playground

After you have discovered all the special animal species in expedition area Madidi, you can go wild in the playground! Children with physical disabilities can also enjoy the new playground. Through a special path accessible for wheelchairs you can explore the playground.

Een vrijwilliger geeft uitleg aan twee dames in Madidi in ZooParc Overloon

Meet the volunteers

In Madidi you will regularly meet volunteers. They will be happy to tell you all about the special animal species from Madidi, as well as the various conservation projects.

Een zwarte bij haalt nectar uit een bloem bij ZooParc Overloon.

Visit the bee house

In the bee house of ZooParc you can see the only native honey bee of the Netherlands up close. In a special viewing box you can see how this special bee is hard at work, while she flies out through a transparent tube. Find out all about its important role in Dutch nature and why it is so indispensable to our ecosystem.

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