Royal arrival at ZooParc Overloon

ZooParc Overloon is preparing for the arrival of the "King of Animals. A group of six lions will arrive next week. They will then move into the newly built enclosure of almost 2,700 square meters. Through a lion roaring contest, the park is looking for someone to play a special role at the official opening on King's Day (April 27). From April 30 to May 8, Expedition Week also takes place during the May vacation. This will be graced with a special Virtual Reality-Experience.

The Brabant zoo located near the provincial border of Gelderland and Limburg is all ready for the summer season, starting with the May vacation (April 30 through May 8). ZooParc Overloon has been given a fresh new look based on the 'expedition' theme. Like real explorers, visitors in ZooParc Overloon explore the areas where cheetahs, tigers, monkeys and many more special animal species live. During the expedition, they carry out assignments to complete the journey. But beware, because from now on lions will also be lurking....

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Free expedition folder

During the Expedition Week in the May vacation (from April 30 through May 8), visitors to ZooParc Overloon will receive the Expedition Folder completely free of charge so that they can then set off like a true explorer. Using the Expedition Folder, they will learn, for example, to decipher the Australian primal signs on the Outback. After the Expedition Week, the folder is for sale at the reception for 2 euros. It is also possible to book a super cool children's party with the theme 'Expedition'.

VR Experience

During the May vacation ZooParc Overloon offers another very special activity. LEAP Experience VR will be present in the park with a manned high-end Virtual Reality unit. During this special experience you will enter the lion enclosure to carry out an exciting mission. In the previous weekend, shoppers in the city centers of Nijmegen, Venlo and Roermond will be introduced to this Virtual Reality experience through a short preview. For the children, coloring sheets will be handed out for a chance to win a VR Cardboard with their own drawing printed on it.

King's Day

The official opening of the residence will take place on King's Day, Wednesday, April 27, at 11 a.m. Those interested have a chance to be present at this opening as "Special Guest. The sender of the video with the most original own imitation of a lion's roar will receive free admission that day with five more people, will play a special role at the opening, may look behind the scenes at the lion enclosure and will receive a nice prize. You can submit a video via the corresponding message on theZooParc Overloon Facebook page. The winner will also be announced through that channel. Entries can be made until 9 a.m. Monday, April 25.

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