Knuthenborg Safari Park

Knuthenborg Safari Park It is one of Denmark's largest and most spectacular attractions.
Here you meet her wild animals, beautiful nature, fairy tales, and history, gathered in one place. The park extends over more than 600 hectares In the scenic Lolland, offering a true safari adventure for the whole family.
Knuthenborg Safari Park is Europe's largest safari park in its category and an experience where Animals, nature, and people live side by side Respect for each other.
Here you can drive among giraffes, rhinoceroses, and zebras – very close – and feel the sensation of being on safari in the middle of Denmark.
A historic park with royal heritage
Knuthenborg Safari Park is located at Knuthenborg Gods, which has a history dating back to the 17th century.
The area was originally designed as a Herregårdspark and has been owned by for generations The Knuth family.
In the 1960s, Count Adam Knuth decided to transform part of the large park into a place where Animals from all over the world could live freely and safely.
It was the beginning of Denmark's first safari park, and today Knuthenborg is a place where history, nature, and animal welfare go hand in hand.
🦒 Animals from all over the world
Knuthenborg Safari Park houses more than 1,000 DKK distributed across over 60 species, and each area in the park is designed so that the animals live in environments that resemble their natural habitat.
You can experience among other things:
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Giraffes and zebras on the African savannah
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Rhino and antelopes I store open landscapes
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Tiger In the impressive Tiger Reserve
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but, bisoner, ostriches and many more species
In Knuthenborg The animals' main characters, and the experience is about seeing them on the animals' own terms – without stress, cages, or glass walls.
The safari is both authentic and deeply fascinating.
🚗 Safari by car – or on foot
One of the things that makes Knuthenborg completely unique is that you can driving around in your own car through the large animal areas.
Here you can set your own pace, and you can stop to observe the animals up close – but still safely and calmly.
The park is divided into topic areas, where one moves from continent to continent: Africa, Asia, North America, and Europe.
For each region, nature, signs, and landscapes are tailored so that you truly feel like you're traveling through the world.
There is also store pedestrian areaswhere you can experience but, lemurs, birds, and goats, and where children can feed or pet animals under supervision.
Dinosaur Forest – a journey millions of years back
One of Knuthenborg's most popular attractions is The Dinosaur Forest, where nature and the past meet in a fascinating journey through time.
You can walk among here life-sized realistic dinosaurs, moving, roaring, and blowing steam out of its nostrils.
The exhibition is not only entertaining but also educational, and talks about the development of life on Earth.
It is an experience that especially excites children – but also impresses adults with its realism and atmosphere.
Rhinoceros, tiger, and endangered species
Knuthenborg Safari Park plays an important role today in Protection of endangered animal species.
The park collaborates with international organizations and participates in AVLS programsthat will ensure the species' survival.
I Tiger Reserve Former circus tigers that have been given a new, free life in a huge natural area.
The same applies to the rhinoceroses, which have been given a home with plenty of space, mud holes, and shade.
Here you not only experience animals – but Animal welfare of world-class standard.
🌳 Nature and tranquility – more than just a safari
In addition to the animals, Knuthenborg Safari Park offers a Outstanding nature.
Stores green forests, lakes, and meadows provide opportunities for picnic, walks and relaxation In the middle of the wild adventure.
There is also play areas, trampolines, and water playgroundsso the children can burn off energy while the adults enjoy the surroundings.
Everything is created with respect for both nature and the peaceful atmosphere that makes the place so special.
☕ Dining and relaxation
Around the park, you will find several cozy spots dining places, ice cream parlors, and coffee houseswhere you can take a break along the way.
Everything from simple snacks to hearty dishes is served, often with a focus on local ingredients.
You can also choose to bring food or enjoy it at the park's many picnic tables or in a quiet spot on the grass – amidst the view and animal sounds.
🧭 Practical Information
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Address Knuthenborg Safari Park, Knuthenborg Alley, 4930 Maribo
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Opening hours: Open in season from spring to fall
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Access: Car or camper van (walk areas available in several places)
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Facilities: Cafés, toilets, playgrounds, picnic areas, and souvenir shop
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Suitable for: Familiar, through school classes, nature enthusiasts, and animal lovers
- Tickets:Buy your tickets online to get the best price
A lifetime experience
A visit to Knuthenborg Safari Park is more than a trip – it is a journey through nature, time, and culture.
Here you can feel the roar of the savannah, hear the tiger roar, and see the giraffe reach up to the treetops – all in the middle of Denmark.
It is an experience that combines adventure, learning, and respect for nature, and leaves both children and adults with memories they never forget.
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Knuthenborg Safari Park, Knuthenborg Alley, Maribo, Denmark