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The Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park ({{lang-no|Kristiansand Dyrepark}}) is a zoological garden and amusement park situated in of Kristiansand, Norway. It is Norway's most frequently visited attraction, covering an area of {{Convert|60|ha}}.^[1] Established in 1966, it has been owned by Braganza since 2004.

The Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park has Norway's largest collection of animals. It contains of over a hundred species of animals from around the world, that move freely on a relatively large area.

Amusement attractions include Cardamom Town ({{lang-no|Kardemomme by}}), which is made to look like the town in the book by Thorbjørn Egner, and Captain Sabertooth and pirate village Abra Havn (Port of Abra), which is taken from a theatre act by the singer and actor Terje Formoe.

History

The operating company was listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange in 1993. Ludv. G. Braathens Rederi became a partial owner in 1996. Its successor company Braganza gradually bought up shares until reaching a forty-percent stake in 2004. That year it made a successful deal to buy the entire company and the company was subsequently delisted.^[2]

The zoo

The zoo department of the park contains animals from different climate conditions, from all over the world. There are built own houses for animals that are sensitive to cold weather. Animals from the Nordic countries are located in a separate department. The collection of animals in the park is the largest in Norway and the animals have relatively large spaces to move around.^[3]

Animals

Cardemom Town

For those who know Thorbjørn Egner's story about the picturesque small town, it is very easy to recognize. The author has designed the small town as it appears. Here is the weather forecast tower, the robber's housing, police office with jail, bakery, small shops and a tram line with a singing tram driver. It is possible to sleep over in this part of the park. In the high season there are theatrical performances in Norwegian.^[4]

Captain Sabertooth World

In 1995 a Captain Sabertooth themed section of the Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park was opened.^[5] The area has a pirate village theme and contains various attractions, restaurants, and shops that are centered around the character. In the summer the park holds several shows and features, including one that allows guests to ride on Sabertooth's ship The Black Lady.

Attractions

Restaurants

Shops

The pirate village

Badelandet water park

This water park is affiliated with the area, but it requires a separate ticket. Here are water slides in many varieties, swimming pools and a separate beach. The water park is open from mid-May to mid-September.^[7]^[8]

References

1. ^{{Cite web |url = http://www.dyreparken.no/English1/ |title = Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park |publisher = Kristiansand Dyrepark AS |work = dyreparken.no |accessdate = 16 May 2015 |deadurl = yes |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20150518200617/http://www.dyreparken.no/English1/ |archivedate = 18 May 2015 |df = }}
2. ^{{cite news |last=Reinertsen |first=Rune Øidne |title=Bedre med én langsiktig eier |work=Fædrelandsvennen |page=7 |date=2 November 2015 |language=Norwegian}}
3. ^[https://www.dyreparken.no/kart?folders=517&areas=61 Map] Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park {{no icon}}
4. ^[https://www.dyreparken.no/english-faqs/faq-cardamom-town/ FAQ Cardamom Town] {{en icon}}
5. ^{{cite web|title=Kaptein Sabeltanns Verden|url=http://www.dyreparken.no/Kaptein-Sabeltanns-Verden/#h%C3%B8ydepunkter|publisher=Kristiansand Zoo|accessdate=13 May 2015}}
6. ^[https://www.dyreparken.no/overnatting/abra-havn/abra-havn-english/ Abra Havn, dyreparken.no] {{en icon}}
7. ^[https://www.dyreparken.no/omrader/badelandet/ Badelandet website] {{no icon}}
8. ^[https://www.visitnorway.com/places-to-go/southern-norway/kristiansand/listings-kristiansand/badelandet-aqua-park-in-dyreparken-kristiansand/87249/ Badelandet Aqua Park in Dyreparken Kristiansand] www.visitnorway.com {{en icon}}