Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park
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The Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park (Norwegian: Kristiansand Dyrepark) is a zoological garden and amusement park situated in of Kristiansand, Norway. It is Norway's most frequently visited attraction, covering an area of 60 hectares (150 acres).[1] Established in 1966, it has been owned by Braganza since 2004.
Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park | |
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58.182718°N 8.145923°E / 58.182718; 8.145923 | |
Date opened | June 26, 1966 |
Location | Kristiansand, Norway |
Land area | 150 acres (61 ha) |
No. of species | 100+ |
Annual visitors | 1 026 000 (2015) |
Major exhibits | Several theme park areas |
Owner | Braganza |
Website | www |
The Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park has Norway's largest collection of animals. It consists of over a hundred species of animals from around the world, that move freely on a relatively large area.
Amusement attractions include Cardamom Town (Norwegian: Kardemomme by), which is made to look like the town in the book by Thorbjørn Egner, and Captain Sabertooth and pirate village Abra Havn (Abra Harbor), which is taken from a theatre act by the singer and actor Terje Formoe.