Pakawi Park

#80 among destinations in Belgium

Outdoor activities, Park, Zoo

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Facts and practical information

Pakawi Park is a zoo in the Belgian village Olmen which is part of the town of Balen. Until 22 June 2019 it was named "Olmense Zoo". ()

Local name: Olmense Zoo Opened: 1976 (48 years ago)Elevation: 89 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°7'38"N, 5°8'46"E

Location

Bukenberg 45Olmen 2491 VlaanderenBelgium

Contact

+32 14 30 98 82

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Day trips

Pakawi Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Peter in Chains Church, Albert Canal, Beringen coal preparation plant, Bosmuseum Gerhagen.

6.4 miSE
Church
St. Peter in Chains Church
164 min walk • The St. Peter in Chains Church is a church in Neo-Gothic style with a rich Baroque interior located at the Market Square in Beringen, Belgium. It is the parish church of Beringen centre and the decanal church of the deanery of Beringen. The chancel, nave and transept are protected since 1949 and the neo-Gothic parts since 1993.
4.6 miSE
Canal
Albert Canal
117 min walk • The Albert Canal is a canal located in northeastern Belgium, which was named for King Albert I of Belgium. The Albert Canal connects Antwerp with Liège, and also the Meuse river with the Scheldt river.
5.2 miSE
Museum
Beringen coal preparation plant
134 min walk • The Beringen coal preparation plant is a part of the former Beringen coal mine, which is located in Beringen in the Belgian province of Limburg.
7 miSW
51°3'9"N • 5°2'9"E
Bosmuseum Gerhagen, Tessenderlo
180 min walk • Museum
5.2 miSE
City
Beringen
134 min walk • For those who love the great outdoors, Beringen is home to the beautiful cycling and walking network of Limburg. With over 2000 kilometers of cycling paths and 200 kilometers of hiking trails, nature enthusiasts will find themselves in paradise.
4.9 miN
51°11'50"N • 5°7'40"E
Sint-Jozef Ambachtsmankerk, Mol
125 min walk • Church
4.8 miSE
Football, Sport, Sport venue
Mijnstadion
123 min walk • Mijnstadion is a multi-use stadium in Beringen, Belgium. It has been used mostly for football matches as the home ground of K. Beringen-Heusden-Zolder, until the club reached the first division in 2003–04.
3 miW
Locality
Meerhout
76 min walk • Meerhout is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality only comprises the town of Meerhout proper. As of January 1, 2008, Meerhout had a total population of 9,578. The total area is 36.29 km² which gives a population density of 264 inhabitants per km².
3.1 miN
Locality
Balen
81 min walk • One of the highlights of Balen is the Molse Meren, a series of beautiful lakes that offer a range of water-based activities. From swimming and boating to fishing and birdwatching, there are plenty of ways to make the most of this natural playground.
4.5 miN
51°11'30"N • 5°9'42"E
Casino Gompel
115 min walk • Nightlife, Gambling, Casino