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Diergaarde Blijdorp

Rotterdam Zoo combines animal habitats, a botanical collection and the Oceanium aquarium in a substantial site northwest of the centre.

Diergaarde Blijdorp

Why go

Diergaarde Blijdorp works best as a broad zoo day rather than a quick animal stop. Landscaped zones move through habitats associated with Asia, Africa, the Americas and marine environments, while Oceanium adds a major indoor sequence. The botanical garden and national bromeliad and primula collections offer quieter detail alongside the larger enclosures.

What to look for

  • Oceanium’s marine habitats and underwater viewing inside the zoo
  • Landscape zones ranging from Asian forest settings to African savanna
  • The botanical garden’s national bromeliad and primula collections

Useful to know

  • Allow several hours and choose priority zones before entering; the grounds cover more than a compact city zoo.
  • Use Oceanium as an indoor section when rain interrupts the outdoor route.
  • Check the zoo map and daily information for current animal presentations or habitat work.

Your next visit

Estimated · Declared scenario and planning estimates; no live opening, weather, queue or booking service.

Outdoor visit · 30–45 min

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Opening information

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Europe/Amsterdam · Sep 12, 2026 / Dec 11, 2026

Monday
09:00–18:00
Tuesday
09:00–18:00
Wednesday
09:00–18:00
Thursday
09:00–18:00
Friday
09:00–18:00
Saturday
09:00–18:00
Sunday
09:00–18:00
Official visitor information

Original World content and translations, shown as supplied. Practical information may need updating.

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