{"id":5096,"date":"2026-07-01T10:34:31","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T08:34:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitvlissingen.nl\/?post_type=spot&p=5096"},"modified":"2026-08-06T14:11:24","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T12:11:24","slug":"speurtocht-dieren-in-de-binnenstad","status":"publish","type":"spot","link":"https:\/\/visitvlissingen.nl\/en\/spots\/speurtocht-dieren-in-de-binnenstad\/","title":{"rendered":"Scavenger hunt: animals in the city center"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Scavenger hunt: animals in the city center<\/h1>\n

Scavenger hunt: animals in the city center<\/h1>\n \n \n \n \n <\/div>\n
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Did you know that there are more animals to be found in the city center of Vlissingen than you might think? Look around carefully, because on facades, buildings, statues, and special details, all kinds of animals have hidden themselves. From bold lions to graceful birds: during this scavenger hunt, you will discover the city in a surprising way.<\/p>\n

Hit the trail, search for all the animals, and discover the most beautiful spots in the city center along the way. Great for children and adults who want to see Vlissingen through different eyes. Happy hunting!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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St. James' Church<\/h3>\n
The Sint Jacobskerk, located on the Oude Markt in Vlissingen, is a monumental church building with a rich history dating back to the 14th century. <\/div>\n \n
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The Bellamy Park<\/h3>\n
The Bellamypark is the beating heart of Vlissingen - a lively square where everything comes together: conviviality, culture and gastronomy. <\/div>\n \n
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Reptile Zoo Iguana<\/h3>\n
Reptile Zoo Iguana is one of the largest indoor reptile zoos in Europe, located in the center of Vlissingen.<\/div>\n \n
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Maritime Muzeeum Zeeland<\/h3>\n
The muZEEum in Vlissingen is a multifaceted and interactive museum that brings the rich maritime history of Zeeland to life. <\/div>\n \n
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Statue of Michiel de Ruyter<\/h3>\n
Michiel de Ruyter defended the Dutch fleet in the 17th century. So it's not just a place to look at ships, but also to take a moment to reflect on Vlissingen's rich maritime history.<\/div>\n \n
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St. James' Church<\/h2>\n

St. James' Church<\/h2>\n

Walk around the St. James' Church<\/a>. Look closely in the garden and up above. Can you find the two birds?
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Bellamy Park<\/h2>\n

Bellamy Park<\/h2>\n

Go to the water fountain. How many lion heads do you count?
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Walk to the colorful Iguana building.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n

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Reptile Zoo Iguana<\/h2>\n

Reptile Zoo Iguana<\/h2>\n

iguana<\/a> cares for reptiles, amphibians and arthropods. Preferably they want to release them into the wild. Some you can view indoors. Can you spot an animal through the glass?
\nBonus: turn left, and walk down this street towards the Nieuwendijk. What animals do you discover on the facades of the old houses?<\/p>\n

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Maritime Museum<\/h2>\n

Maritime Museum<\/h2>\n

Stop in front of the left, light yellow house. Which two animals are depicted? Bonus: which family did this house used to belong to?<\/p>\n

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Statue of Michiel de Ruyter<\/h2>\n

Statue of Michiel de Ruyter<\/h2>\n

Which animal is hidden under the cape of Michiel de Ruyter<\/a>? Tip: make binoculars with your hands. Why do you think the creator of the sculpture chose this animal? Bonus: can you spot the other creature on the sculpture?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n

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Extra: create your own artwork and win a prize<\/h2>\n

Extra: create your own artwork and win a prize<\/h2>\n

Go to the beach and look for traces of animals, such as shells, feathers, and little bones. Make a work of art out of these in the shape of an animal.
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Answers<\/h2>\n

Answers<\/h2>\n

Have you completely finished the scavenger hunt and are you curious about the answers? You can find the answers at this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>","protected":false},"featured_media":5098,"parent":0,"template":"","tags":[],"spot_category":[129],"class_list":["post-5096","spot","type-spot","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","spot_category-tips-trips"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitvlissingen.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/spot\/5096","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitvlissingen.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/spot"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitvlissingen.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/spot"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitvlissingen.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5098"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitvlissingen.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5096"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitvlissingen.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5096"},{"taxonomy":"spot_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitvlissingen.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/spot_category?post=5096"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}