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Pairi Daiza defies the conventional zoo-concepts; offering unforgettable experiences like overnight stays in accommodations that allow guests to sleep within eyesight of polar bears, tigers, walruses, wolves and other majestic creatures.. Belgium's leading tourist attraction, Pairi Daiza has been awarded ‘Europe's Best Zoo 2023’ & ‘Europe's Best Zoo 2024’ by the German magazine Parkscout, and before 3 times ‘Best Zoo in Europe’ by the Diamond themepark awards. The Park is also rated three stars in the Michelin Green Guide and has been recognised in Tripadvisor's® Travelers' Choice® Awards for 2024. Its accommodation with views of polar bears, walruses, penguins and Siberian tigers won the title of ‘Best New Hotel Concept’ for Belgium and the Netherlands in 2022. Nearly 2.3 million visitors come to Pairi Daiza every year. Spanning 75 hectares, Pairi Daiza captures the beauty of the countryside while evoking the spirituality of its people. The enchanted Animal Kingdom is home to more than 7,500 animals of 800 species, including 5 giant pandas and 18 elephants. There are also thousands of rare plants and stones, as well as authentic buildings and handicrafts. The combination of authentic buildings, flora and fauna immerses visitors in China, Indonesia and South-East Asia, Benin, Togo, Antarctica, Australia, Northern Europe, Japan and Canada. These are worlds recreated with respect for the arts and crafts of these regions and civilisations. Pairi Daiza is a mission-driven company that takes concrete action to protect and conserve species. Outside its walls, the Pairi Daiza Foundation is very active to restore endangered species and their habitats. Since 2018, Pairi Daiza has set itself the goal of being 100% green by 2034.