Knuthenborg Park and Safari — Zoo in Lolland Municipality

Knuthenborg Park and Safari and its collection

Knuthenborg Safaripark, opened in 1860, is a safari park in Maribo, Denmark.

Over 500 animals of more than 40 species roam loose in zones matching their home ranges. About 300,000 people visited in 2023, making it one of Denmark's busiest attractions and the largest safari park in northern Europe. It is owned and directed by the present count, Christoffer Knuth.

History

The grounds were opened to paying visitors as early as 1860, and a deer park with 70 sika deer was laid out around the swan lake in the 1950s. Adam W. Knuth created the safari park proper in 1969, after obtaining zebras, three ostriches and nilgai through the dealer Gunnar Klausen. Four African elephants came via the dealer Franz van den Brink and were moved to Longleat in 1977.

Animals and collection

Animals on show include giraffer, tigernes, ulvene and galdebjørne.

Exhibits

Its exhibits include Evolutionsmuseet, Dinosaurskoven, Limpopoland, Abeskoven and Ulvesti.

Things to do

Things to do include Congo Splash, Kampala Express and Monkey Bus.

What the venue says

• Kampala Express
• Abebussen
• Parken tilbyder masser af lækre spisemuligheder til både det store måltid og den lille sult.
• Parking directly on-site at the safari park is completely free of charge for visitors, which is especially convenient since driving your own vehicle is a primary way to navigate the extensive drive-thru animal exhibits. On-site facilities also include designated accessible parking spaces and electric vehicle charging points.
• Hvis du som handicappet har behov for en ledsager, kan du få én ledsager med på dit sæsonkort eller dagsbillet.