The Slufter comes to life when dusk sets in and the birds have the realm alone again. Experience the increasing calm at this time of day. This is a special trip through a bird breeding area where you can only come with the forester. At this time you experience nature very differently! Start time: check the Ecomare website for the current times. The excursions last 2 hours.
De Cocksdorp
Nature and Field trips
adults and children
De Slufter nature reserve. Start: Ecomare, Ruijslaan 92, 1796 AZ De Koog.
Age: from eight years. Boots are necessary. (Shoes can be taken off at the creeks in summer.) Dogs are not allowed. Unfortunately, children in a buggy or baby carrier are not allowed. The excursion is in Dutch.
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A little outside De Koog in the dunes near post 17, you will find nature museum and seal sanctuary Ecomare. Seals If you want to see a seal up close, you can do so at Ecomare. The seals are fed at 11:00 and 15:30. During the feeding, you will be told all about the seals that live at Ecomare. You can also admire other sea animals at Ecomare. The bird sanctuary can be visited and there is a whale hall with skeletons of various whales and dolphins. Nature education There are various exhibitions about the Wadden Sea, the North Sea and nature on Texel. Do you want to experience nature up close? Then book an excursion at Ecomare led by a guide.
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