The Wildlife Park
The animals
The Wildlife Park count mainly different kind of animal species that live or lived in our region. These animals roam semi-free in an area of 250 hectares. Amongst these species that have disappeared from our region or have been hunted to extinction in it, some like the tarpan and the aurochs have been recreated. Other endangered species are the subject of great attention and of reintroduction schemes.
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The brown bear
In their recently redesigned den, Willy and Marlene await the visitors.
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De veelvraat
Take the time to admire the wolverine, a rather curious animal that looks like it stepped right out of the land of fairy tales and legends.
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The racoon dog
Originally from the Far East, it was imported into Europe for the production of pelts. The animal was rapidly introduced to the wild. Over 9,000 were released in the 1930’s in what was then the USSR. From there the species started to colonise Europe. Its global distribution has doubled in 50 years.
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The Arctic wolf
In the wilds of northern Canada, the wolf is known as the doctor of the caribou since by preying on the weakest, it leaves the herds in good health.
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Przewalski’s horse
Not far from the wolves is a horse with an unpronounceable name! Don’t be fooled, it’s a wild horse that will not let you approach or stroke it!
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The arctic fox
Since 2018, three young Arctic foxes are comfortably settled in the Domain of the Caves of Han. The male foxes are called Jackons and Tjarek, while the female fox is called Speedy.
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The wild forest raindeer
The wild forest reindeer is a cousin of the semi-domesticated reindeer. Sadly, the species is currently threatened by extinction because of its low birth rate and ever increasing mortality rate...
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The European bison
This endangered animal is well represented in the Wild Animal Reserve of the Domain of the Caves of Han.
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The red deer
At Han-sur-Lesse, the king of our forests dominates the plain and the other species that live there.
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The wild boar
Considered as the emblem of the Ardennes Forests, the wild boar is the first animal that you will come across during your tour of the Reserve.
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The wild cat
Look up ... higher!! The Reserve’s wild cats are excellent climbers and spend most of their time performing acrobatics on the branches of the trees in their enclosure.
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The roe deer
Keep a sharp lookout, this shy inhabitant of the Massif de Boine may be hiding anywhere in the Reserve ...
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The tarpan
On the plain, you will never see them in the same place twice. They move around following the stallion, the sole authority in the herd. Imperturbable and calm, he doesn't even pay attention to the passing safari bus.
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The fallow deer
On the plain the fallow deer are not afraid of the safari bus and they are happy to be admired and photographed by visitors to the Wild Animal Reserve
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The aurochs
Living peacefully on the plain, you wouldn’t know that this animal had inhabited our region several centuries ago.
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The Poitou donkey
Isn’t he fascinating, this donkey? He’s not at all shy and comes to meet the safari bus and the visitors.
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The mouflon
The mouflon, which is difficult to spot, hides at the edge of the forest, on the plain.
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The Highland cattle
At the end of the tour you will see the Highland cattle.
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