Named after an old castle in its territory that still stands near the main entrance, Bellewaerde is the oldest operating theme park in Belgium.

Originally a zoo and safari, the park expanded in the early eighties to become more of a general theme- and thrillpark, catering towards teens and families.

Bellewaerde's additions since 2020 are a Gerstlauer family coaster, Wakala (2020), a barnyard, Psssht station (2023), a nebulaz, Hampi (2023), a Kids rollercoaster, Brazilian Buggies (2024), a mini log flume, Rio De Cacao (2024) and a spinning rapids ride, Amazonia (2024).

In June 2019, the park opened the 3000 m2 Bellewaerde Aquapark, which features a variety of slides, pools, and a lazy river.

Height difference: 3 m Length: 451 m Pool depth: 5 m Highest jump: 25 m Duration: 25 m Original name was "Jungle Adventure" (until 1982) 1982: renamed to "Het Zoemende Ei" (based on the Belgian comic books of Suske & Wiske) 1997: renamed to "Voodoo River" 2011: renamed to "Jungle Mission" Maximum speed: 75.6 kilometres per hour (47.0 mph) First functional boomerang coaster in the world Maximum tilt: 60 degrees First topple tower built Replaced by 4D Cinema.