in 2004 to the British investment company Palamon. Bellewaerde is now part of the Grévin & Cie group, which is fully owned by Compagnie des Alpes. In 2008, Bellewaerde officially became a zoo and a savannah-themed area was opened. Bellewaerde is a seasonal theme park that is open for about seven months a year, from April until October. October is traditionally the month in which Bellewaerde's yearly Halloween Event takes place. Since 2005, the park also opens in the winter for few weeks during the Christmas and New Year period, decorated for the holidays with extra Christmas attractions and special entertainment. Rides & Attractions Current attractions and rides Removed attractions and rides Animals Current animals Removed animals See also Walibi Belgium Walibi Holland Walibi Rhône-Alpes Walibi Lorraine Walibi Aquitaine Gallery References External links Animal theme parks Amusement parks in Belgium Tourist attractions in West Flanders Buildings and structures in Ypres Former Six Flags theme parks Compagnie des Alpes Zoos in Belgium 1954 establishments in Belgium Amusement parks opened in 1954