Park News

Born into a warm community In the dry and open areas of southern Africa, from the Kalahari to Namibia, Meerkats live in close-knit groups. Despite the harsh conditions, they have managed to survive here for thousands of years, mainly thanks to their strong social bonds. When a Meerkat is born, the youngster is never left…

Scouting St. Willibrordus visits On Saturday, October 4, 2025, Scouting St. Willibrordus came to visit to help with animal care. It was a rainy day, but that didn't spoil the fun. The scouts were divided into two different groups to go out into the park with the animal caretakers. They started by cleaning the enclosures…

The Bird Paradise is undergoing a change! In the past, you could see Blue peacocks, Sacred ibises, and many other bird species here. The Bird Paradise is transforming into a European Bird Paradise. This means that several bird species will no longer be visible in the enclosure, as they are not native to Europe. European…

Project Grootz visits Mondo Verde Last week, Project Grootz visited Mondo Verde. During their lessons, the students had made beautiful scratching posts for the Black Panthers ‘Koda’ and ‘Kenai’. Before the scratching posts were hung in the enclosure, the students were given more information about the Panthers. The animal caretakers told them more about their…

What do we have here? Last weekend, the new attraction at Mondo Verde opened for the first time. This new attraction is an animal-themed carousel. Super cute! This carousel was named "Safari Carousel. The children go on safari in the Safari Carousel. So much to explore and even more to choose from. What do the…

Masonry behavior by Southern Rufous Hornbill The Southern Rufous Hornbills have been using the nesting block. Like most Hornbills, they nest in the tree cavity. The male will wallop the female and bring her food while incubating the eggs. Mondo Verde hopes for a successful, natural breeding season. More information

Mondo Verde goes VERDE In order to become more sustainable and avoid waste, the cardboard coffee cups are no longer available. The hot drinks (such as coffee, tea, etc.) of the All You Can Eat can be consumed with the REUSABLE coffee cup. The reusable coffee mug can be purchased for €1.00 each. Moreover, the…

The supplies are there, therefore... When you visit Mondo Verde, you will see our Hudson Bay Wolves' enclosure currently without our beautiful pack. The Hudson Bay Wolves are currently staying behind the scenes, due to renovations being made to the enclosure. The process of moving our pack has gone well and under the supervision…

In advance a small hint for 2024.... Surprise, there will be a new attraction at Mondo Verde in 2024!The new attraction is currently still being made in Italy, but will shine at Mondo Verde in the spring of 2024. The new attraction will open next spring/summer. The photo shows a sneak peek of the new…

Announcing the names of the Black Panthers' cubs On Thursday, June 8, 2023, Animal Care told wonderful news. At the only Black Panther couple in the Netherlands, two black cubs came into the world. The mother and cubs are doing well. The public had a chance to make up the names of the cubs. Through…

The Stork has landed in Mondo Verde near the Panther enclosure On Thursday, June 8, 2023, the Mondo Verde Animal Care Department came with joyous news. The only Black Panther couple in the Netherlands has given birth to two black cubs. Both mother and cubs are doing well. A year ago, the Black Panthers…

The Havana Spinning Adventure is open! On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, the newest attraction opened. In the background at this exciting attraction, you can hear pirate-themed adventure mood music. You as a pirate want to conquer the pirate city of Havana. This beautiful city can be found on the beautiful panels of this rotating…