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Pairi Daiza

Pairi Daiza, in Brugelette, Hainaut Province, Belgium, is a zoo and botanical garden that opened in 1993 on the grounds of a former Cistercian monastery. Spanning about 75 hectares, it houses over 7,000 animals, including giant pandas on loan from China since 2014, koalas, and Asian elephants, alongside themed worlds such as Europe's largest Chinese garden. It has repeatedly been voted the best zoo in Europe, making it one of the continent's flagship animal parks.

Opened
September 29, 1969 · 57 years of history

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TypeZoo
LocationBelgiumBrugelette
OpenedSeptember 29, 1969 Source
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When and where did Pairi Daiza open?
It opened in 1993 in Brugelette, Hainaut Province, Belgium, on the grounds of a former Cistercian monastery. Source
What are the signature animals at Pairi Daiza?
Its giant pandas, on loan from China since April 2014, are the main draw, and the park keeps over 7,000 animals including koalas, Asian elephants, and orangutans. Source

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