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Winters in the Netherlands can sometimes be harsh. If it freezes, it can be too cold for the African savannah animals to be outside all day. So to ensure the well-being of the animals, they are kept in heated indoor enclosures. However, they do have the opportunity to stretch their legs in the runs now and again. And then on warmer days, the animals are able to go to the Savannah.
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Just as in their natural environment, the savannah animals of WILDLANDS ‘migrate’ in search of food. But how do you do that in a zoo?
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Many of the animals in WILDLANDS originate from tropical and subtropical regions. This means that the majority of these animals are adapted to a warmer climate without cold winters. Some species, however, develop a thick winter coat when they live in the Netherlands.
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In WILDLANDS, you can experience the worlds of Serenga, Jungola and Nortica. The environments for the animals have been designed as natural as possible. The plants, buildings and details around the park have also been designed to fit in with each other.
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WILDLANDS has a central kitchen where the animal food is prepared. The vet and the dietician work in close collaboration. They play a major role in maintaining the health of the animals.
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This part of the diet kitchen is where all the food is prepared. Two computer screens show all the recipes that need to be prepared that day. The recipes change every day because the majority of animals prefer variation!
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This is where dry food for the animals is weighed. The dry food is stored in silos in the attic and large bulk silos outside. They are connected to the kitchen through tubing and can easily be operated by a slider or switch
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The dietary kitchen prepares all the food ready for eating. When the animals have finished eating, the keepers place the empty bowls, trays and buckets at a prearranged location. Then, at seven o’clock every morning, the kitchen staff distribute
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Different types of flowers, herbs and other plants grow in the picking garden at WILDLANDS. Specific plants were chosen in consultation with the dietician that are beneficial for the animals. Now and again they get something tasty from the picking garden as a supplement or as food.
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A person who is absolutely not popular with the animals but who is of vital importance for them is the vet. The vet working in WILDLANDS is Job. He monitors the health of all the animals in WILDLANDS in various ways.
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WILDLANDS has installed 1.800 solar panels on the various roofs and other places throughout the park.
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Zoos play an important part in nature conservation. Inside the zoos, they do this by means of education and breeding programmes for endangered species. On the outside, they support conservation organisations by sharing knowledge and through financial contributions.
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WILDLANDS wants to convey love and respect for the natural environment. To minimise the burden placed on the natural environment, WILDLANDS considers sustainability to be essential.
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All the waste water and rainwater in WILDLANDS is recycled. It is first purified in the Living Machine and the Water Factory before being reused in the park. Only water for human consumption comes from the mains, supplied by the local water company, Waterleiding Maatschappij Drenthe (WMD).
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The elephants have plenty of space to move around in Rimbula during the day and night. These training enclosures enable the keepers to check up on the health of the animals.
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Did you know a hippo sleeps under water? He floats – without waking up – to the top, breathes and then sinks to the bottom again.
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