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Conservation and protection of native nature
Beekse Bergen is home to many native animal and plant species that do not belong to the collection, but also have a place in our park. Native species are native to the Netherlands and are therefore adapted to our climate and environment. Yet many of these animals are often just as endangered as some of the species that can be seen in Beekse Bergen. This is why we do everything we can to protect and preserve native species as well. From building bee hotels to digging special banks and keeping windows open in our stables so swallows can fly in and out.
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Attractive banks
Many banks have been cut at an angle or barricaded, causing a sharp decline in the number of bank swallows and kingfishers. These birds actually need straight banks as ideal nesting sites. Therefore, in our park the banks have been dug that way. With success! A colony of bank swallows now lives in the banks. Fortunately, several flocks of kingfishers have also been spotted.
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The insect hotel
The threat to the survival of bees and other insect species is a threat to all of nature. About 80 percent of all food crops are pollinated by insects. To help insects, 2 insect hotels have been placed in the park together with the Brabant Environmental Federation. The hotels are safe nesting places and symbolize chemical-free management of "pests.
Protected native animal species
Beekse Bergen is home to a large number of endemic animal species. For example, 25 mammal species, 164 bird species, 2 reptile species, 4 amphibian species and 8 fish species have been counted. Some of these species are vulnerable or even endangered.
Beekse Bergen contributes to the conservation and protection of these species:
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Owl
For 10 years a pair of eagle owls has been breeding in and around Beekse Bergen. This is very special, because there are still about 40 breeding pairs in all of the Netherlands. Fortunately, this number does grow every year.
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Sandpiper
Along the boat safari, Beekse Bergen has dug many riparian banks. These are ideal for these birds. Several breeding pairs can be found here every year.
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Kingfisher
During the boat and walking safari, you have a chance to spot kingfishers. The area around the water is ideal for this species of bird.
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Rosy bat
The ruddy bat is one of the larger bat species in Europe. Almost every evening this bat can be heard at Beekse Bergen.
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Peewit
The lapwing is a grassland bird species and can be recognized by its sturdy crest. Every year a whole lot of lapwings can be seen on the Camel Plain.
Peasant Swallow
Safaripark is also home to many barn swallows. They make their nests in the park's various stables.
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Long-eared owl
The long-eared owl population is declining by 5% every year. Fortunately, a pair has chosen Beekse Bergen as a nesting site and return every year.
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Viviparous lizard
There are fewer and fewer viviparous lizards in the Netherlands. Fortunately, some can be found in Beekse Bergen.
Beekse Bergen is committed to nature conservation
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Nature Protection
Through Stichting Wildlife, we contribute to global animal protection.
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Research
Research is essential in protecting endangered species.
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Species conservation
All the animals were born in our park, or brought to us from other parks.
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Education
Love for animals and nature is fostered in our park through education.