The zoo of Rotterdam is also called Diergaarde Blijdorp. It is one of the biggest attractions in the Netherlands and one of the biggest zoos in Europe. Moreover, the zoo has doubled in size since the opening of the oceanium. It is one of the oldest zoos of the country. It was destroyed because of the second war world, and then it was built again.

This zoo is a real factory. In fact, lots of people work in the zoo as secretary, veterinary or guide. The zoo is separated in three main parts, each part represent a world region.

The zoo welcomes many tourists which do the main part of the zoo business. Lots of school groups and Scientifics go to this zoo in order to learn more on the animals and the plants. Lots of information is given on the animals and their environment. It is very instructive.

Moreover, the zoo owns its own laboratory. When I visited the zoo, I could enter in the laboratory where Scientifics do experiences in order to improve the research. In this laboratory, they occurs the birth of the baby animals also, especially the eggs of reptiles.

This zoo is separated by themes: Asian, Africa, and Arctic... I can tell you that the environment is reproduced very well. And each theme owns a restaurant which local species. Some people come only in the Park in order to eat in these restaurants. Furthermore, in these restaurants we have a view on the animals. For example, I could see a landscape of savannah with zebras, antelopes and giraffes... It was so beautiful.

The zoo has also its own shop of souvenirs. We can find lots of objects: postal cards, glasses, pins, poster or cuddly toys. The shop is located in the outlet of the zoo. It is the last mean to do spending the money of the tourists. Some tourists pay more to have the possibility to give food for the animals ( especially the giraffes ).

The zoo of Rotterdam owns also a famous oceanium and a reptilarium. We can find all kinds of fishes and reptiles. In the oceanium, there is tunnel under the water with sharks, skates and other fishes. I believe that I am with the sharks.

I can add that the entrance of the Zoo cost 21€. It is expensive but I spent 4 hours in the Park and I saw lots of beautiful things and creatures.

For the rest, I recommend to visit it because I had a very good time inside.

 

A little movie about the sea tunnel: