One of the best things about Pairi Daiza is its attention to details in maintaining the integrity and authenticity of the worlds it tries to represent.

In each region you can find the indigenous animals as well as architectural representations, and a window into its art and culture:

The garden’s charm is in all the quirky things like a downed airplane (which reminds me of one of my favorite books, Le Petit Prince) in the hyena section:

If you get a chance to come out to Belgium, spare a full day for Pairi Daiza. Enjoy all the sights and sounds it has to offer…

but most of all, bring comfortable shoes. At some point your feet will still feel tired even when you’re sitting down!