Petting zoos in Enkhuizen and surrounding areas
” A day of nature and education? At the petting zoo at Sprookjeswonderland and Hertenkamp Enkhuizen you can pet and feed all kinds of animals. At IVN Westfriesland you can learn all about nature. Always interesting and educational and especially fun to do with kids! “
A day of petting zoo and nature
Hertenkamp Enkhuizen
At Hertenkamp Enkhuizen you will be introduced to various farm animals. You can pet the goats, feed the sheep, cuddle with the guinea pigs, rabbits and rats and look for eggs from the chickens. From the cozy tea garden you can see the deer walking on the deer pasture.
Fairytale Wonderland | Petting Zoo
In Fairytale Wonderland there is plenty to do! There is the beautiful petting zoo ''De Bokkesprong'' where you can pet and take care of all kinds of animals. In the playground you can enjoy sliding, spinning and swinging. But don't forget the attractions, such as a ride in an oldtimer.
Sheep Farm De Schapenstreek
The Schapenstreek in Lutjebroek is an organic dairy and care farm. Moor up with your boat and enjoy a delicious organic ice cream in the yard. In the barn you can watch the lambs. In the farm store you can find homemade products such as cheese and dairy. The farm is also easily accessible by bike or car.
Playing and exploring nature
Playground Kindervreugde
On the edge of the old town of Enkhuizen lies the nostalgic playground Kindervreugde. In the playground you will find a mix of classic and modern playground equipment where the nos...
Nature Garden
A small paradise next to the visitor center, in the middle of Wilhelmina Park. The nature garden is a piece of wild garden, where plants and animals find a home and where you can enjoy the peace and quiet. Come into the garden and get ins...
Barefoot Path Gouwe Voeten
What could be more fun than walking barefoot? Just getting back in touch with your body and with the earth. Do you know how it feels to walk on grass? Or how wooden tree trunks...
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People's Observatory Orion
At Volksterrenwacht Orion you can learn all about the moon, sun, stars and planets. Look through a telescope at the starry sky during special viewing evenings. Or visit the planetarium and watch a fascinating movie! There are also regular lectures and exhibitions. You can find Orion at the Streekbos Pavilion in Bovenkarspel.
IVN Westfriesland
At IVN you can experience how fun, healthy and important nature is. Feel, look, listen and smell during one of the nature activities that IVN organizes for young and old. IVN Westfriesland is located in the Streekbos, where you can also enjoy walking, cycling, sailing and swimming. Tip: the Kabouterpad walk with all kinds of games and small nature tasks.
Playgrounds and attractions
In Enkhuizen, children can enjoy playing, swimming, climbing and clambering. There are plenty of opportunities! Experience the magic in Sprookjeswonderland or come and play in the nostalgic playground Kindervreugde. Come to Enkhuizen and be surprised!
Hertenkamp Enkhuizen is located in the middle of the Wilhelminaplantsoen, within the ramparts of the historic town of Enkhuizen. This is a unique place in Enkhuizen, where children and adults can come into contact with all kinds of farm animals, play and discover in nature. The tea garden overlooking the deer meadow, petting zoo, nature playground and nature garden are free to visit. In addition to the free drop-in times, a variety of activities are organized throughout the year.
Fairy Tale Wonderland | Petting Zoo
Fairy Tale Wonderland is an enchanting park for families or for grandparents with grandchildren.
In this park there is plenty to do, peek inside the gnome houses and sail yourself in the Dobber boats. Pet the goats and donkey in the petting zoo and slide, spin and swing in the large playground.
But don’t forget the attractions, horseback riding, a ride in a genuine vintage car and much, much more. In the summer months, the annual summer blooms in the flower garden make this park even more rewarding.
Working on a healthy environment is central to the IVN. Within this framework, all kinds of nature activities are organized for young and old.
Experience is very important here. Through playful activities, children are practiced in looking, feeling, listening and smelling. In this way they discover that sometimes what you see is not what you think you see! IVN Westfriesland also regularly organizes interesting excursions for adults.
