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What to do and see in Southern Norway, Southern Norway: The Best Zoos & Aquariums
Called Sørlandet, Norway's South Coast is known for its rocky coastline, its whitewashed houses and its idyllic archipelago. This warmest area in the country draws many resdents for a summer holiday. Kristiansand, the biggest city here and fifth-largest in all of Norway, has many lovely beaches, a very good zoo (Norway's most visited attraction) and a number of historic buildings. These date from the period of the city's 17th-century founding and are located in Posebyen, the old town area.
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1. Dyreparken
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4.5 based on 1,355 reviews
Kristiansand Dyrepark is the number one tourist attraction in Norway, attracting close to 1 million visitors each year. It consists of more than 150 different animal species, entertainment, shows, amusement park as well as a seperate water park called Badelandet.
Reviewed By phillipka - Kristiansand, Norway
Kristiansand Zoo is more than a regular zoo: There's an amusement park and a water fun park, as well. Great care is taken to make sure that the animals have plenty of space, and that's good for the animals. Sometimes it´s not so good for the visitors, as the animals tend to find shelter away from sight of the visitors. My son found the tigers and the cheetahs to be the most exciting, but the rain forest is also always interesting. I would recommend spending two days here, if you have the time.
2. Elgtun
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4.5 based on 36 reviews
Welcome to Elgtun! Close encounters of the third kind! Norway`s first park with tame moose. There is a big difference between an moose you can see in zoos and moose who have lived close to people and been hand fed since they were born. The difference lies primarily in the fact that our moose are safe for us. Just wait until you meet them yourself- It is pure magic!
Reviewed By LisaSordal - Kristiansand, Norway
Lovely place with an interesting museum nearby, they really let you get close to the moose. The animals are friendly and impressive and the area is beautiful. I would recommend exploring more of the Setesdal Valley while you're there and make a day of it.
3. The Little Zoo
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4.0 based on 61 reviews
The Little Zoo at Brokelandheia by E18 is a fun place for the whole family. The zoo shows more than 60 different animal species like colourful reptiles, birds and fishes, small monkeys, lemurs and surikates. You realy come close to the animals. The snakes are fed every Saturday at 2:30 p.m.
4. Risor Akvarium
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4.0 based on 43 reviews
Risør Aquarium is the only public salt water aquarium on the Norwegian south coast, come and visit over 150 fish and sea animals. Children can fish crabs themselves. All fish are feeded at 13.00
5. Barnas Dyrepark
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3.0 based on 15 reviews
The children’s zoo is fantastic for children of all ages. A farmyard in miniature, it offers children an opportunity to come in close contact with sheep, goats, pigs, rabbits, chicken and geese. There is also a large section for birds. Horse riding is available every day. Children can also learn how to milk a cow - the old-fashioned way. The zoo has a kiosk and a souvenir shop.
6. Mandalselva Villakssenter
See and learn about the amazing salmon at Norway's biggest salmon aquarium! We've also got 6 other species of local fish at our facility, in addition to a very nice historical exibition. A fun and educational experience for the whole family! We are open from june till september.
