Burgers' Mangrove

Burgers' Mangrove is a large covered hall that recreates a tropical mangrove ecosystem and guides visitors directly through it. The building itself features steel frames holding transparent cushions that form the roof, allowing daylight to illuminate the space below.

The zoo built the first mangrove exhibition in 1982 to introduce visitors to tropical coastal habitats. A completely new construction opened in 2017 with updated materials and enhanced facilities.

The space highlights the importance of mangrove forests as nurseries for fish and shelters for coastal communities in tropical regions. Visitors observe how the dense root systems provide protection and sustenance for countless species that depend on this ecosystem.

Your visit begins by walking across a steel bridge over a water basin, offering views of the animals within. The layout is flat and easy to navigate, with enough space to spend time observing each section at your own pace.

The interior features a special water system that mimics tides, allowing certain mud-dwelling creatures to emerge during low-tide periods. This mechanism creates changing living conditions that visitors would normally only see in real mangrove swamps.

Location: Arnhem

Part of: Royal Burgers' Zoo

GPS coordinates: 52.00831,5.90354

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:04