Zoos in the Netherlands: always fun
Zoos in the Netherlands come in all shapes and sizes and are located throughout the country. You’ll have plenty of fantastic options to choose from to see your favorite animals. Rain or shine, a day at the zoo is always a good idea!
An eye for animals
An outing to be enjoyed by all
Horse about
One of the most popular zoos is Ouwehands Dierenpark in Rhenen, where a baby panda was born in 2020. Not far from there is the famous Burgers' Zoo in Arnhem. Go on a jungle discovery, have fun with the meerkats, and see polar bears and penguins underwater. Divided into different sections, you can walk from the South American rainforest to the Mexican desert and back again.
Monkey business
Adventure
Visiting a zoo in the Netherlands? Keep these things in mind.
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Take your time. It sounds like we’re stating the obvious but many zoos in the Netherlands are quite big. If you want to see everything, it’s best to plan for an entire day out.
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Bring your own water. Although there are often many small kiosks, restaurants and other catering spots in a zoo, it’s a good idea to bring a small snack in your backpack.
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Barring certain exceptions: do not feed the animals. Zoos are continuously monitoring and caring for the animals and you disrupt the ecosystem by feeding a random giraffe or monkey. Usually it is clearly indicated when you can or cannot feed an animal.
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Preferably go to the zoo by public transport. Although most zoos have (a lot of) parking spaces, they can be pricey. If you go by train, it is guaranteed to be cheaper.