About Kinderboerderij Velserbeek

The petting zoo is located in Velserbeek park. The park is a historic country estate of 34 hectares and is a national monument. Owned by the Municipality of Velsen since 1924.
Not only a petting zoo, but also a deer park, aviary and 2 sheep pastures are present in the park. There is also a children's pool and a playground next to the petting zoo.
The care of the animals, management, maintenance and supervision is carried out by the municipality of Velsen, in collaboration with sheltered employment, volunteers, reintegration agencies and trainees.

Chickens, goats, sheep, donkeys, pigs, swans and peacocks can be seen at the petting zoo and other accommodations. They are all purebred animals, including Old Dutch breeds.