Pairi Daiza
Zoo
Zoo in Brugelette, between Mons and Ath
- Leisure & Stays
“At Pairi Daiza, a day of wonder among wild animals, to discover the beauty and the fragility of nature.”
- Since 1994
- French, Dutch, English and German
- Private clients and businesses
Their story
Pairi Daiza was born on 11 May 1994 on the estate of the Cistercian abbey of Cambron, founded in 1148 at Brugelette, between Mons and Ath. It was then called Paradisio: a bird garden. Its name, adopted in 2010, comes from the Old Persian « pairi-daeza », the enclosed garden, in the sense of paradise.
Today the Garden of Worlds covers 80 hectares and brings together 800 animal species in ten worlds: the ancient China of the Middle Kingdom and its giant pandas, the Indonesia of the Kingdom of Ganesha and its elephants, the Africa of the Land of Origins, the Oceania of the Austral Cape, the Alaska of the Last Frontier, the polar bears of the Land of the Cold, the Japan of the Islands of the Rising Sun… And, since 7 February 2026, Edenya, the largest tropical greenhouse in the world according to Guinness World Records.
People come for the day, or stay the night: 209 lodgings facing the animals, half board. Restaurants, steam trains, encounters with the keepers, seasonal festivals and company events for up to 1,200 people punctuate the year. Through its Foundation, Pairi Daiza supports research, protects habitats, takes in reptiles and amphibians, and makes everyone aware of the beauty and the fragility of nature.
Translated from French
Services
A day at the Garden of Worlds
Ten worlds, 800 animal species, gardens and monuments, every day from 10 am to 6 pm; online, from €43 for an adult.
Edenya
The largest indoor tropical garden in the world: a 17 m waterfall, jaguars, manatees, sharks, butterflies; booking required, €7 on top of the ticket.
Staying at the Pairi Daiza Resort
209 lodgings facing the animals, half board, with park access from the day you arrive to the day you leave; from €162.50 per person.
Animal encounters
Animal Adventures with the keepers, from €8.50 to €140 per person, and the « Keeper for a day » experience.
The membership card
A year of visits from €122, Edenya at €5, and discounts in the restaurants, the shops and on stays.
Company events
Seminars, team building, Family Days and tailor-made evenings, for up to 1,200 people under the Dome.
Groups and schools
Packages for groups of 20 or more, school visits with guided activities and nature classes.
Restaurants and shops
More than 10 restaurants, some twenty takeaway points, picnic areas and ten shops.
No pets
Dogs and other pets are not allowed and there is no kennel; an assistance dog must be announced 48 hours ahead.
The place and what happens there
Cambron-Abbey
Where it all begins: the tower of the abbey founded in 1148, its gardens and its flowers.
The Middle Kingdom
Ancient China: its temples, its tea house, its giant pandas and red pandas.
The Kingdom of Ganesha
Indonesia: Asian elephants, gibbons, orangutans and temples.
Edenya
The largest indoor tropical garden in the world, opened on 7 February 2026: jungle, a 17 m waterfall, jaguars, manatees and sharks.
Around the world
The Japan of the Islands of the Rising Sun, the Alaska of the Last Frontier and the Land of the Cold.
Cambron-by-the-Sea
The penguins, the seals, and the aquarium in the castle.
Sleeping in the heart of the worlds
At the Pairi Daiza Resort, rooms and lodges facing the animals, half board.
Festive evenings
Halloween, the Christmas lights, the summer Estivales: the garden comes alive after dark too.
Company events
Seminars, team building and gala dinners, for up to 1,200 people under the Dome.
Plans and prices
- Adult ticket, online
- €43 to €52 depending on the day
- Child ticket (3–11), online
- €37 to €46
- Under 3
- free
- Edenya, extra
- €7 (€5 for members)
- Adult membership card
- €132 for a year
- A night at the Resort, half board
- from €162.50 per person, park included
- Parking
- €13 a day
- At the desk
- €5 more than online
In figures
- 80 haof gardens
- 10worlds
- 800animal species
- 209lodgings facing the animals
Qualifications
- AwardLargest tropical greenhouse in the world (Edenya)Guinness World Records · 2026
- AwardEurope's best zoo, in 2023, 2024 and 2025Parkscout · 2025
- AwardEurope's best holiday parkParkscout · 2025
- AffiliationMember of EAZA, the European Association of Zoos and AquariaEAZA · 1994
Their network
Often works with bed & breakfast
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- Pegasus B&BBed & breakfast
Pegasus B&B’s hosts and Pairi Daiza’s management know each other personally.
Where to find them
- Address
- Domaine de Cambron 1, 7940 Brugelette, Belgium
- Opening hours
- Every day, from 7 February 2026 to 31 January 2027, usually from 10 am to 6 pm; until 10 pm during Halloween (17 October to 8 November). Last entry 45 minutes before closing.
- Getting there
- By car, exit 26 (Enghien) from Brussels or 29 (Lessines) from Tournai; parking €13 a day and 92 charging points. By train, Cambron-Casteau station (Mons–Ath line), 1.2 km on foot.
Practical information
- Preferred channel
- Payment methods
- Cash, Bancontact, Visa and Mastercard and Sport & Culture and ANCV holiday vouchers, at the desks
Frequently asked questions
Is the park open every day?
Yes: from 7 February 2026 to 31 January 2027, every day, usually from 10 am to 6 pm, later on some days; last entry 45 minutes before closing.
Is Edenya included in the ticket?
No: Edenya needs a booking and an extra €7 (€5 for members), with a valid admission ticket or membership card. You enter it from inside the park.
Can I come by train?
Yes: Cambron-Casteau station, on the Mons–Ath line, is 1.2 km away on foot, with no shuttle. A ticket bought online gives 40 % off the train fare (SNCB Discovery Ticket).
Are dogs allowed?
No, neither dogs nor other pets, and there is no kennel. An assistance dog must be announced at least 48 hours before the visit.
Can I bring a picnic?
Yes, many benches and areas, covered or not, are set out for a break, except inside Edenya.
On the web
Legal identity
Pairi Daiza
- Legal form
- SA
- Enterprise number
- 0406.834.628
- VAT
- BE 0406.834.628
The team
- Éric DombFounding chairman
Profile updated October 2026