Dyreparken in Kristiansand is Norway’s most visited family attraction, and for good reason. Here you will find everything from exotic animals and great entertainment to fun activities and an entire water park island. This guide gives you the tips you need to plan the perfect visit.
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Dyreparken
Before your visit:
Top tip: Weekends during the high season are actually less crowded than Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the same period.
Buy tickets in advance: Avoid queues and save money by purchasing your tickets ahead of time. Check Dyreparken’s official website for great package deals.
Discount on extra days: Set aside enough time – Dyreparken is large, and the best experiences come when you spend more than one day in the park. You will get a discount on additional days, so one or two extra days cost much less than a new day ticket.
Plan ahead: Take a look at Dyreparken’s activity calendar to see what is open on the days you plan to visit
Avoid queues: Arrive early and visit the most popular attractions outside peak hours
Dyreparken app: Download the Dyreparken app before your visit. Here you will find information about activities, food ordering and maps. Plan your visit in the app, and you can also use it for payments in the park’s shops.
Accommodation: Dyreparken offers a range of accommodation options, from hotels to camping. Did you know you can stay in Cardamom Town or in Langemann’s house in the pirate village Abra Havn?
The park offers several toilets, nursing rooms and rest areas.
Food:
Dyreparken has a wide range of dining options, serving everything from burgers and pizza to burritos, pasta dishes, meatballs, baked potato, healthy porridge and vegetarian avocado smash. Allergy-friendly options are available.
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Dyreparken
Save time and money:
Bring your own food and drinks to save on at least one meal in the Zoo.
Eat early or late to avoid queues.
Order and pay for food in the Dyreparken app while on your way to the restaurant to reduce waiting time.
At several dining places, as well as at the Baby House, you can get free baby food from Nestlé.
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Dyreparken
Don’t miss:
Did you know that Dyreparken also offers unique evening shows? These require a separate ticket, but they are well worth it.
Circus Jesper - A fantastic mix of theatre and real circus, featuring characters from Cardamom Town. Performed from June 20 to August 16.
Captein Sabertooth and the Hunt for the Magic Diamond - The ultimate pirate experience for all ages. Performed from July 7 to August 4 (Monday to Saturday).
Remember that activities in Dyreparken vary throughout the seasons, with the most happening during the high season. There is also plenty to experience during Easter, on weekends in May and June, as well as in August and during the autumn holidays with “Scary Days”. Dyreparken is open 365 days a year.
