Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park
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). Established in 1966, it has been owned by Braganza since 2004.
| Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park | |
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Siberian tigers swimming at the Zoo | |
| 58.182718°N 8.145923°E | |
| 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.