Noorderdierenpark (former zoo)
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Noorderdierenpark was a former zoological park in Emmen, the Netherlands, known for its innovative, naturalistic animal enclosures and significant role in the town’s tourism before its closure.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
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| Noorderdierenpark | 0 |
Statements (43)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | zoo ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Dierenpark Emmen
NERFINISHED
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Emmen Zoo NERFINISHED ⓘ Noorderdierenpark Emmen NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| animalWelfareApproach |
emphasis on natural behavior of animals
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focus on spacious enclosures ⓘ |
| cityRole |
important employer in Emmen
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major tourist attraction for Emmen ⓘ |
| closed | 2015 ⓘ |
| closureReason | relocation of zoo to new site in Emmen ⓘ |
| country | Netherlands ⓘ |
| designConcept |
landscape-based enclosures
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naturalistic immersion exhibits ⓘ |
| educationFocus |
conservation awareness
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nature education ⓘ |
| foundedBy | Wim Mulder NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasExhibitType |
aquarium exhibits
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savanna exhibit ⓘ tropical hall ⓘ walk-through aviaries ⓘ |
| heritage | remembered as iconic attraction in Emmen ⓘ |
| industry | zoological park ⓘ |
| knownFor |
educational exhibits
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innovative naturalistic animal enclosures ⓘ large themed habitats ⓘ significant role in Emmen tourism ⓘ |
| languageOfName | Dutch ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Drenthe
NERFINISHED
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Emmen NERFINISHED ⓘ northern Netherlands NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| meaningOfName | Northern Zoo NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| municipality | Municipality of Emmen NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| officialName | Noorder Dierenpark Emmen NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| opened | 1935 ⓘ |
| publicTransportAccess | reachable from Emmen railway station ⓘ |
| replacedBy | Wildlands Adventure Zoo Emmen NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| sector |
recreation
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tourism ⓘ |
| successorLocation | new zoo site near Emmen city center ⓘ |
| tourismImpact |
attracted visitors from across the Netherlands
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contributed significantly to regional economy ⓘ |
| visitorFocus |
families
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school groups ⓘ |
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