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Bellewaerde is a theme park in the West Flemish countryside at Zonnebeke near Ypres, Belgium (it is physically located just inside the Ypres municipality boundary). It was established in 1954, on the grounds of the World War I Battle of Bellewaarde. Named after an old castle in its territory that still stands near the main entrance, Bellewaerde is the oldest operating theme park in Belgium. Originally a zoo and safari, the park expanded in the early eighties to become more of a general theme- and thrillpark, catering towards teens and families. The 54-hectare (130-acre) park is known for its beautiful gardens, marvelous landscaping and its attention to theming. Its mascotte is a lion dressed as a king, King Lion. Bellewaerde draws about 850,000 - 900,000 visitors a year and is the main the

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  • Bellewaerde is a theme park in the West Flemish countryside at Zonnebeke near Ypres, Belgium (it is physically located just inside the Ypres municipality boundary). It was established in 1954, on the grounds of the World War I Battle of Bellewaarde. Named after an old castle in its territory that still stands near the main entrance, Bellewaerde is the oldest operating theme park in Belgium. Originally a zoo and safari, the park expanded in the early eighties to become more of a general theme- and thrillpark, catering towards teens and families. The 54-hectare (130-acre) park is known for its beautiful gardens, marvelous landscaping and its attention to theming. Its mascotte is a lion dressed as a king, King Lion. Bellewaerde draws about 850,000 - 900,000 visitors a year and is the main theme park in Flanders. Major rides include the first Boomerang coaster in Europe (1984), a duelling alpine coaster (Dawson Duel), a Vekoma Mad House (Houdini's Magical House), several water rides including a log flume, a river rapids ride and a spillwater ride, the Screaming Eagle vertical drop tower, various stock rides such as a pirate ship, a swing carousel, an original Zierer beetle coaster, old-timers, carousels, an octopus, tea-cups and a Jungle Cruise-like boat ride, and an entertainment schedule that changes every year. Bellewaerde's additions since 2000 are the world's first Topple Tower from Huss, El Volador (2005), a Zierer indoor coaster, Huracan (2013) a duelling alpine coaster, Dawson Duel (2017), and a Gerstlauer family coaster, Wakala (2020). In June 2019, the park opened the 3000m² Bellewaerde Aquapark, which features a variety of slides, pools, and a lazy river. (en)
  • Bellewaerde (auch Bellewaerde Park) ist ein Tier- und Vergnügungspark, der sich in unmittelbarer Nähe zur belgischen Stadt Ypern befindet, nahe der französischen Grenze. (de)
  • Bellewaerde est un parc d'attractions et un parc zoologique belge flamand, situé dans la province de Flandre-Occidentale, à Ypres. Fondé par Albert Florizoone sous le nom de Centre touristique de Bellewaerde en 1954 sur l'un des sites de la bataille d'Ypres de la Première Guerre mondiale, et nommé d'après le château qui se dresse encore près de l'entrée principale, il est aujourd'hui la propriété du groupe français la Compagnie des Alpes, filiale de la Caisse des dépôts et consignations. Il comporte 29 attractions et présente 300 animaux de 130 espèces, dispersés dans les six zones du parc, qui s'étend sur 54 hectares. Parmi ceux-ci, des girafes de Rothschild, des éléphants d'Asie, des tigres, des lions et des léopards de l'Amour. Le parc est membre permanent de l'Association européenne des zoos et aquariums. En 2017, il a accueilli environ 800 000 visiteurs. Il compte 69 employés permanents et 150 saisonniers. Le parc aquatique Bellewaerde Aquapark ouvre ses portes le 1er juillet 2019. (fr)
  • Bellewaerde Park is een pret- en dierenpark bij Ieper, gelegen in de Belgische provincie West-Vlaanderen. Het park is in handen van het Franse Compagnie des Alpes, waar de Walibiparken ook deel van uitmaken. Bellewaerde telt 54 hectare grond en is vooral beroemd om zijn vele dieren en de aandacht voor thematisering. De mascotte van het park is een leeuw verkleed als koning, kortweg Koning Leeuw genoemd. (nl)
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  • Bellewaerde (auch Bellewaerde Park) ist ein Tier- und Vergnügungspark, der sich in unmittelbarer Nähe zur belgischen Stadt Ypern befindet, nahe der französischen Grenze. (de)
  • Bellewaerde Park is een pret- en dierenpark bij Ieper, gelegen in de Belgische provincie West-Vlaanderen. Het park is in handen van het Franse Compagnie des Alpes, waar de Walibiparken ook deel van uitmaken. Bellewaerde telt 54 hectare grond en is vooral beroemd om zijn vele dieren en de aandacht voor thematisering. De mascotte van het park is een leeuw verkleed als koning, kortweg Koning Leeuw genoemd. (nl)
  • Bellewaerde is a theme park in the West Flemish countryside at Zonnebeke near Ypres, Belgium (it is physically located just inside the Ypres municipality boundary). It was established in 1954, on the grounds of the World War I Battle of Bellewaarde. Named after an old castle in its territory that still stands near the main entrance, Bellewaerde is the oldest operating theme park in Belgium. Originally a zoo and safari, the park expanded in the early eighties to become more of a general theme- and thrillpark, catering towards teens and families. The 54-hectare (130-acre) park is known for its beautiful gardens, marvelous landscaping and its attention to theming. Its mascotte is a lion dressed as a king, King Lion. Bellewaerde draws about 850,000 - 900,000 visitors a year and is the main the (en)
  • Bellewaerde est un parc d'attractions et un parc zoologique belge flamand, situé dans la province de Flandre-Occidentale, à Ypres. Fondé par Albert Florizoone sous le nom de Centre touristique de Bellewaerde en 1954 sur l'un des sites de la bataille d'Ypres de la Première Guerre mondiale, et nommé d'après le château qui se dresse encore près de l'entrée principale, il est aujourd'hui la propriété du groupe français la Compagnie des Alpes, filiale de la Caisse des dépôts et consignations. Le parc aquatique Bellewaerde Aquapark ouvre ses portes le 1er juillet 2019. (fr)
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