Rotterdam Zoo, <em>Netherlands</em>
Netherlands

Rotterdam Zoo, Netherlands

About Rotterdam Zoo

If you want to see beautiful sea life, don't miss the Netherlands' biggest aquarium. Find the indoor butterfly paradise, a safe place where coloured wings flutter. With its lush plants and strange birds, the tropical jungle area makes for a truly immersive experience. The toys inside and outside are just for kids, and they will love them. 


There are also beautiful floral gardens at the zoo that make your visit more relaxing and beautiful. Educational shows that are fun to watch can teach you about animal behaviour and conservation. The Rotterdam Zoo is a must-see place that blends learning, having fun, and caring for animals.

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Open 7 days a week
Paid entry
Monday09:00 – 18:00
Tuesday09:00 – 18:00
Wednesday09:00 – 18:00
Thursday09:00 – 18:00
Friday09:00 – 18:00
Saturday09:00 – 18:00
Sunday09:00 – 18:00
Hours are seasonal — confirm your date at checkout. Special events may extend closing time.

Rotterdam Zoo Highlights

• Step into Rotterdam Zoo, or Diergaarde Blijdorp, and explore a vibrant world of diverse animals and stunning habitats right in the heart of Rotterdam. 
• Marvel at the vast aquarium, the largest in the Netherlands, showcasing dazzling marine life up close. 
• Experience the indoor butterfly paradise where colourful butterflies gracefully flutter among lush tropical plants. 
• Wander through the tropical rainforest exhibit, a haven for exotic birds and lush greenery. 
• Watch your children delight in the outdoor and indoor playgrounds, designed for endless fun and adventure.

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Point of Interest for Rotterdam Zoo

Witness the breeding and conservation programs

Witness the breeding and conservation programs

You can see amazing breeding and conservation projects for yourself at Rotterdam Zoo. Check out the areas set aside to care for endangered animals like Asian elephants and black rhinos. Listen to the success tales, of the fifteenth Asian elephant born in May 2021 and the birth of a male black rhino in November 2020. Discover what the zoo is doing to help red pandas, Komodo dragons, and different kinds of cranes. Find out how to take extra care of crowned doves, Visayan warthogs, and Egyptian turtles. By supporting these programs, the zoo helps protect animals and teach people about protection efforts.

Feel like you're on a trip around the world

Feel like you're on a trip around the world

You may see every continent on Earth in just one day at the Rotterdam Zoo. Explore miniature versions of the Americas, Asia, and Africa, each displaying the flora and fauna that make each continent special. Admire the Oceanium, the biggest aquarium in the Netherlands, where you can see sea turtles and sharks swim by. Witness polar bears play and dive right in front of you.


Enter Amazonica, which is Europe's biggest butterfly paradise, and be mesmerised by the beautiful butterflies that live there. See giraffes, zebras, and other African savanna animals up close and personal on Gorilla Island. Don't miss seeing the magnificent Asian elephants, the secretive Amur leopard, or mighty tigers. You can find a fresh wonder or discovery around every corner of the zoo.

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