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Dyreparken Kristiansand (Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park)
Dyreparken Kristiansand (Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park) Review
One of Norway's most popular attractions, Dyreparken Kristiansand is actually five separate parks, including a water park (bring bathing suits and towels); a forested park; an entertainment park; a theme park; and a zoo, which contains an enclosure for Scandinavian animals such as wolves, snow foxes, lynxes, and elks. The theme park, Kardemomme By (Cardamom Town), is named for a book by the Norwegian illustrator and writer Thorbjørn Egner. In the zoo, the "My Africa" exhibition allows you to move along a bridge observing native savanna animals such as giraffes and zebras. The park is 11 km (6 mi) east of town.
- Address: Kardemomme By, 4609 | Map It
- Phone: 97-05-97-00
- Cost: NKr 399, includes admission to all parks and rides; discounts offered off-season, reduced fee for kids
- Hours: June--Aug., daily 10--7; Sept.--May, weekdays 10--3, weekends 10--5
- Website: www.dyreparken.no
- Location: Notodden
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