Rotterdam Zoo
ZooAquariumButterfly House
All Ages
☀️🌧️ Indoor/Outdoor
One of Europe's oldest and largest zoos featuring 562 animal species across continent-themed sections including an immersive Oceanium with a shark tunnel, tropical Amazonica butterfly house, and African savannah. Highlights include giraffes, zebras, red pandas, Asian elephants, and rare conservation programs. Interactive Ranger Bob treasure hunts, information points throughout the park, and outdoor playground keep children engaged across the 25-hectare grounds.
Practical info
Blijdorplaan 8, 3041 JJ Rotterdam, Netherlands
All Ages
Variable pricing by date; approximately €19-23 for standard admission
Open daily 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Plan Your Visit
Accessible
Changing table
Highchairs
Food & drink
Toilets
Party venue
Insider tip
Weekends and Wednesdays are noticeably busy; check the online agenda for crowd estimates before booking. Plan at least 4-6 hours for a full visit as this is significantly larger than Amsterdam's Artis zoo.
