Escher Déierepark places

A discreet presence among the trees Does blend easily into the browns and greens of Gaalgebierg. Large mobile ears, sideward gaze and quiet steps reveal...

Agility across every level Goats use changes in height with confidence. A ledge, stump or slope becomes a foothold, lookout or centre of a social exchange...

A small but expressive society Guinea pigs live in groups and make their activity audible through whistles and short calls. Their enclosure reveals an...

A herd between woodland and rock Fallow deer bring spotted coats and fluid movement, while mouflons have a stockier outline and the males carry sweeping...

Old breeds in a living setting The educational farm, opened in 2016, gave the park a place devoted to domestic animals and their history. Its residents...

A supervised encounter with animals Heemelwee is the parkʼs contact area. Small scale, low barriers and an attentive team create a meeting based on calm...

Two striking forms of cattle Highland cattle impress with long coats and horns, while miniature zebus stand out through compact size and a hump. Side by...

Among rocks, grass and burrows Marmots alternate upright pauses, low runs and sudden disappearances into shelter. Watchful looks and calls maintain contact...

The visible softness of the flock Sheep move through a collective logic: one change of direction or call can travel across the group. Wool gives texture to...

Life around the water Geese and ducks animate the wet part of the park through their calls, group movements and crossings between bank and pond. Their...

Colour and movement in the aviary Parakeets use space in three dimensions. Attention follows short flights, grips on branches and vocal exchanges passing...

The ground as a field of exploration Pigs use their snouts to turn soil, follow scents and uncover what lies beneath. This constant activity reshapes their...