About Blijdorp Zoo
Diergaarde Blijdorp is located in the Blijdorp district in Rotterdam Noord. Roam the African Savannah and come face to face with the giraffes. Visit gorilla Bokito and his family, walk on the seabed in the fully covered Oceanium and meet stingrays and sharks. Stroll through the largest butterfly paradise in Europe: Amazonica, full of wonderfully scented flowers, thousands of South American butterflies, anacondas and biting piranhas.
Guided tours in Blijdorp Zoo
It is possible to book guided tours and packages. During a guided tour, an expert guide will show you places while walking, where visitors normally do not come.
Accessibility
Diergaarde Blijdorp is easily accessible by both public transport and car. The zoo is a 15-minute walk from Rotterdam Central Station. From CS, bus 33 (towards Meijersplein or Rotterdam The Hague Airport) and bus 44 (towards Zuidplein) also go to Blijdorp. Still by car? Take the A20 exit ‘Blijdorp’.
