Pairi Daiza’s Immersive Underwater Experience close to Manatees.
Pairi Daiza presents a new unique experience
On 18 May, Pairi Daiza is opening reservations for the Manatee Cove: eight fully submerged rooms integrated directly into the manatees’ habitat. It is a unique experience worldwide, allowing guests to spend the night face-to-face with these gentle animals in a completely subaquatic environment. The new offering reflects Pairi Daiza’s continued evolution towards immersive stays, where observing wildlife becomes a longer and more meaningful experience.
The manatees at Pairi Daiza belong to the Caribbean species (Trichechus manatus), classified as “Vulnerable” by the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature). They are a rare sight in European zoological parks. Their presence in Edenya is part of European conservation and breeding programmes.
The group has recently grown to three individuals with the arrival of Alùs, a two-and-a-half-year-old male from Poland, who now joins Cuango and Ambroży. More individuals are expected to be introduced progressively as part of a coordinated European breeding programme.
While Edenya, the tenth world of Pairi Daiza, has been open to visitors since 7 February, the opening of the Manatee Cove was intentionally delayed to ensure the animals’ welfare. Cuango, Ambroży and Alùs were transported under optimal conditions and have now acclimatised to their new habitat, including a large 4,000 m³ freshwater basin.
This milestone now allows visitors to stay the night in eight rooms inspired by a submerged Mayan city: mosaics, stone textures, murals, golden lighting and warm tones create a calm, immersive atmosphere designed as an underwater sanctuary.
209 accommodations and 15 immersive experiences
With the launch of the Manatee Cove, the Pairi Daiza Resort currently offers 209 accommodations, including 88 in Edenya. The Park also provides 15 different immersive experiences: close to Brown, Polar or Black bears, Siberian tigers, walruses, jaguars, farm animals, sharks, Steller sea lions, Giant otters, tapirs, Squirrel monkeys, Pygmy hippos or penguins.
At Pairi Daiza, overnight guests benefit from privileged access to the Park: from 9 a.m. (one hour before public opening) and after closing time, including nighttime access in several worlds reserved exclusively for residents.
A stay in the Manatee Cove (2 days / 1 night, including evening meal and breakfast, Park access and parking) starts from €244 per person (based on 2 adults and 2 children in low season). Prices vary depending on the period, group composition and selected options. Each 35 m² room can accommodate up to 4 adults, 1 child and 1 baby, making it suitable for families seeking a rare immersive experience.
A 10% discount is available for holders of a valid Pairi Daiza Membership Card.
From 22 May, the first guests will be able to live this experience.
Information and bookings: https://www.pairidaiza.eu/en/
Johan Vreys