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Short, easy family outing with play and a forest trail, practical with children.
The World of Animals in Filskov is not a large zoological garden, but a manageable mini zoo and shop where especially children can get close to the animals. Here, the meeting can be quite tangible: goats, rabbits, parrots and snakes are among the animals the place itself highlights as part of the experience.
The most striking feature is the bird aviary. Here, exotic birds fly freely around the guests, and according to the site there can be more than 100 birds in many colors. It gives a different feeling than looking through bars; the birds can come very close, and some visitors will probably notice that attention goes both ways.
The place has its roots in pet retail, but the experience side clearly matters for families. Among other things, there are mentioned petting goats, feeding animals, a nature playground, the possibility of holding a snake, feeding parrots and owl walks. It is worth checking the current times and conditions for the activities, however, as the material does not state whether everything takes place regularly or requires special arrangement.
The World of Animals is located at Klausholmsvej 8 outside Grindsted, close to the Billund area. That makes it a short, animal-filled side trip for families who need something with more fur, feathers and curious beaks than queue systems.
