Kristiansand Dyreparken...transfers



Dyreparken is a complete park, consisting of an entertainment park; a theme park; and a zoo. The zoo contains an enclosure for Scandinavian animals such as wolves and moose, a large breeding ground for Bactrian camels, and exotic animals such as alligators, orangutans, Siberian tigers and a variety of apes and monkeys.
Kristiansand Zoo is Norway`s most frequently visited attraction covering an area of 150 acres of wild Nordic terrain. It is totally different from other European zoos, which are characterised by bars and heavy padlocks. In Dyreparken, the animals have wide open spaces in which to roam - however, the visitors are still able to get up close to observe some of the most beautiful animals - like the red panda, which is threatened by extinction, via various bridges allowing access to the wildlife up close and in open spaces.   It is a little expensive so most missionaries are unable to visit it but all the members said it was a must visit while we were in Kristiansand, so we decided to treat the missionaries in our District who we have grown to love since we also are being transferred to this wonderful experience.

The day started with a Transfer breakfast for the Agder District - Elders Christian & Johnson (Arendal); Johanne (Tromsø visiting after Festinord); Elders Hanson & Holyoak; Sisters Larson & Doxey.
Arendal is closing for a short period due to visa waiting problems - Elder Christian to Skien; Elder Johnson to Moss
Elder Hanson transferred to Romerike; Sister Doxey to Tromsø


entrance to Captain Sabeltanns world

children's go cart track

Capt Sabbeltann

wild boar

peacock
 

Lion feeding show


stairway to Asian region

rope course playland for monkeys



wolf cubs at play

walking bridge paths throughout the zoo allow one to see wildlife in natural habitats



Moose


otter at play



Aligator

fish

turtle

waterfall

troll & goat



king of the jungle













lily pads in bloom
leopards




meal show




Actors at one of the live stages - shows run at various times of the day to entertain guests





giraffes

old tree stump - troll?

entrance to kardemonnby








Red panda









Bull moose 









wolves



owl



pigs rolling a hexagon ball at farmland

tractor ride available for the kids





pirate ship at Captain Sabbeltanns land - shows on board throughout the day







it rained off and on but it didn't damper our spirits




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