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Diergaarde Blijdorp (Rotterdam Zoo)Diergaarde Blijdorp

Diergaarde Blijdorp (Rotterdam Zoo), in the Blijdorp district of Rotterdam, Netherlands, was founded in 1857 and moved to its present site in 1940. Its roughly 34-hectare grounds hold about 16,671 animals of 562 species (as of 1 October 2023), with the Oceanium aquarium complex, opened in 2001, as its signature attraction. Drawing around 1.5 million visitors a year, it ranks among Europe's leading zoos.

Exterior of Diergaarde Blijdorp (Rotterdam Zoo)
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Basic Information

Diergaarde Blijdorp (Rotterdam Zoo) basic information
TypeZoo
LocationNetherlandsRotterdam
OpenedUnconfirmed
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FAQ

When did Diergaarde Blijdorp open?
It was founded in 1857 and moved to its current Blijdorp site in 1940. Source
How many animals and species does the zoo keep?
As of 1 October 2023 it housed about 16,671 animals representing 562 species. Source
Learn More About This Facility’s Animals 350 species

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