Pairi Daiza Once Again Awarded "Europe’s Best Zoo".
Further international recognition for Belgium's most visited tourist attraction.
Pairi Daiza, the renowned zoological park in Belgium, has once again been recognized as the "Europe’s Best Zoo". A jury of German tourism professionals has elected Pairi Daiza, as was the case last year, for the award presented by Parkscout.de.
This title, awarded by experts in the sector, highlights Pairi Daiza's ability to reinvent itself while maintaining a high level of quality and innovation for the benefit of both animals and visitors.
For the eighth time, Parkscout.de is recognizing the achievements and innovations of Europe’s leisure industry. As in 2023, Pairi Daiza has been named once more the best European Zoo for 2024. According to the jury, "Pairi Daiza continues to grow with the highest level of theming and modern animal welfare." For this reason, the Belgian park ranks at the top, ahead of other renowned zoos such as Loro Parque (Spain) and Leipzig Zoo (Germany).
A Long History of International Recognition
This latest accolade adds to a long list of awards the park has won since its creation 30 years ago, including the prestigious three stars in the Michelin Green Guide, Tripadvisor’s® Travelers' Choice® Awards for 2024, and the treble as “Best Zoo in Europe” by the Diamond ThemePark Awards, these awards sadly discontinued after the Covid Crisis. Increasingly recognized on a global scale, Pairi Daiza is now a European benchmark in the animal park sector.
Commited to Animal Welfare and Biodiversity
For families, adventurers, and conservation enthusiasts, Pairi Daiza remains a unique destination where humans and animals connect in a breathtaking setting.
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.
Since opening in 1994, Pairi Daiza has gone from strength to strength, becoming Belgium’s most visited attraction with 2.3 million visitors annually. Interest in Pairi Daiza continues to grow, and the park is expected to attract large numbers of visitors in the coming years, while continuing its efforts to protect and preserve endangered species.
The Pairi Daiza Foundation undertakes concrete actions to preserve endangered species through more than 30 conservation projects worldwide. Recent successes include the reintroduction of Spix's macaws in Brazil, participation in the search for a vaccine to protect baby elephants from the deadly herpesvirus, and reforestation efforts benefiting Bornean orangutans. The park is thus not only a place of entertainment but also a committed player in the preservation of global biodiversity.
Experience Pairi Daiza
Pairi Daiza is the perfect destination for your next European adventure. Step into a world where nature and culture blend harmoniously, and experience for yourself why Pairi Daiza is consistently recognized as the best zoo in Europe.
In the Park, visitors can still admire five giant pandas this autumn, the largest number of giant pandas outside China, as well as the largest herd of Asian elephants in Europe. The food and beverage offerings, including an on site brewery, also contribute to the highest level of theming, which has been praised by the jury.
Pairi Daiza is open year-round with tickets available for purchase online. Whether you’re coming for a day or planning a longer stay, the magic of Pairi Daiza awaits!
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Johan Vreys