Disappointing would be an understatement. We decided to visit this park on a sunny mid-November…read moreSunday. I checked to make sure they're still open during Winter and sure enough it said 10:00-16:00 with the Birds of Prey show happening at 15:00 on weekends. I was well aware that the rides, snack stands, and other atractions would be closed but we went only to see the animals. When we got to the entrance at 14:30 I even asked one more time to make sure the bird show was still on for 15:00 and the cashier rudely told me there was no reason why it wouldn't take place. The park itself is not very nice compared to others we've been to like Potzberg. Especially the building with the meerkats is completely run down and I feel sorry for the few animals they have since there is obviously no effort to make the enclosures comfortable or interesting for them. We saw two meerkats cuddling together and shivering because they were so cold. We really looked forward to seeing the bears but the whole area was taped off with signs that the bears are already in hibernation. Well, they are actually not. We could see each of the three bears from a distance locked in 3m x 3m steel cages with concrete floors, banging on the doors because they wanted to get out. Oh, and guess what? The bird show never happened. There were about 25 people waiting but nobody ever showed up. No explanation, no apologies...simply nobody showed up. So we left, feeling sad for the animals there and ripped-off because we paid full price for a whole lot of nothing. We definitely won't ever go back, not even in the summer.

If you are in the area and can spare an hour, it's a must-do experience. I do go whenever I can -…read moreso did my fellow photographer David Mecey. And yes, if I'd never been, I drive a 30+ min detour just to go (a must in my rating scheme for five stars).

This zoo is awesome with so many animals and areas for children to have fun when they get restless…read moreor tired of looking at the animals. there are areas for families to have a picnic and there are several different food service areas to grab a bite to eat or a drink. As an adult I found the selection of animals to be pretty nice. You can go inside the bird aviary and one of the monkey pens so you can get up close. I thought that the giraffes and hippos were beautiful. Lots of flamingos and other birds to see as well. there were many educational Displays throughout the zoo to teach the children and adults more about sustainability and the natural habitats where the animals came from. I understand that they have a breeding program. there is also a nice display with dinosaurs including a merry go round and play area with the jurassic Park theme.

From the owner: Midden in het Zuid-Limburgse heuvellandschap, in een prachtige, bosrijke omgeving ligt één van de…read moremooiste dierentuinen van Europa: GaiaZOO. Tijdens je wereldreis ontdek je vier gebieden; Taiga, Limburg, Rainforest en Savanna en sta je oog in oog met meer dan 150 unieke en bedreigde diersoorten. Ontdek leeuwen, giraffen, gorilla’s, neushoorns, rode panda’s en veelvraten. De spannende touwbruggen en klimtorens die je tegenkomt zorgen voor uren speelplezier en in de sfeervolle lodges geniet je van wereldse gerechten. GaiaZOO is met trots al meerdere keren bekroond tot leukste uitje van Nederland.

One of my favorite weekend things to do when you are in town. The Wildpark is not too far from a…read morecouple parking areas so great for those looking for short or long hikes, families and those needing a running area with stuff to see. The park is open to anyone and free. You'll walk up and be surprised that it's just suddenly there and You have free access. The animals are well cared for and seem excited for guests. Bring some carrots or let us and you'll be greeted by the deer and cows eager at the fences. Love seeing the buffalo and the pair of lynxes. The hogs are always mulling around and hunting for food and you can usually see some babies who are more curious. Bring your veggies and enjoy a great morning or afternoon outside! There will be many others roaming around with you.

The zoo is great for younger kids. Small but you can interact closely with the animals. 2 nice…read moreplaygrounds as well

The whole Family had a great time. We have a son and daughter, ages one and four, and there was…read moreplenty for them to do in the park. We live in Wiesbaden so the drive is fairly quick and there is plenty of parking. The lines are fairly short, particularly in the morning. The day that we went was fairly overcast, So that may have kept some people from showing up. We had lunch there which was reasonably priced and delicious. The park isn't as overbearing on safety like places are in the United States, which was concerning for my wife but I enjoyed it. We look forward to going again!

I believe this park is intended for kids between the ages of 3 and 12. Our kids are almost 2 and 5…read moreand it was perfect. Tickets prices are based on height in cm., and can easily be purchased online. Kids under 100 cm are free. Americans beware, German liability laws are much different, and it's very much "participate at your own risk" park wide. That said, as long as you're exercising smart parenting practices, its pretty awesome! For instance, you can literally control some of the rides as a parent. Many low intensity rides have no staff supervision - you on and off-board whenever the next empty cart rolls up. There's a wide variety of things to do from ball pits to epic slides, a trampoline park, small roller-coaster, petting zoo, legit log ride, and numerous carnival-style-dizzying rides. The food was excellent: high end cafeteria style schnitzel/wurst/burger/fries, along with coffee baristas, flammkuchen, and candy/cotton candy/gelato/popcorn stands. We parents and the kids had a blast. Strongly recommend for parents and kids under 12.