Diergaarde Blijdorp
Diergaarde Blijdorp, Zoo and botanical garden in Blijdorp district, Rotterdam, Netherlands
The zoo extends across 34 hectares of land, featuring 562 different animal species alongside extensive botanical collections and an aquarium complex.
Founded in 1857 in central Rotterdam, the zoo relocated to its current location in Blijdorp district in 1940 following designs by architect Sybold van Ravesteyn.
The facility maintains the Dutch National Bromelia Collection and Primula Collection while participating in 70 international breeding programs for endangered species.
The zoo operates daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with extended hours during summer months and modified schedules during holidays and special events.
In 2001, the zoo integrated the Oceanium, an extensive aquarium complex that represents the largest expansion project in the institution's history.
Location: Rotterdam
Inception: 1857
Official opening: 1857
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday,Holidays 09:00-17:00; March Sunday[-1] -1 day-October Sunday[-1] +1 day Monday-Sunday,Holidays 16:00-18:00; January 01 10:00-17:00; December 05,24,31 09:00-16:00
Phone: +31104431495
Website: http://diergaardeblijdorp.nl
GPS coordinates: 51.92694,4.45333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:54
Rotterdam showcases a diverse collection of tourist attractions that reflect the city's transformation into a modern European metropolis. The rebuilt city center features contemporary architectural landmarks such as the Cube Houses, the Erasmus Bridge spanning the Nieuwe Maas river, and the Euromast observation tower rising 185 meters above the urban landscape. The Markthal, a covered market hall opened in 2014, combines commercial activity with residential space under a large horseshoe arch decorated with digital artwork. Museum Park houses several cultural institutions, including the Kunsthal exhibition building and the Boijmans Van Beuningen museum, which displays Dutch and European paintings from medieval times to the present day. The city's attractions extend beyond architecture and museums to include green spaces and specialized venues. Het Park, designed in 1852, provides 19 hectares of landscaped gardens along the riverbank, while Kralingse Plas offers a 100-hectare artificial lake surrounded by forest for outdoor recreation. Rotterdam Zoo, the largest animal park in the Netherlands, presents more than 180 species across themed habitats, including an oceanarium. The Maritime Museum documents the city's development as Europe's largest port through collections of ships, navigation instruments and port equipment. These attractions together present Rotterdam as a destination where historical maritime heritage meets contemporary urban development.
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Administratiegebouw (Diergaarde Blijdorp)
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Henri Martinhuis
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