17 Zoos to Explore in Netherlands

AquaZoo Leeuwarden is a zoo located east of Leeuwarden in the recreation area De Groene Ster in the province of Friesland . It is part of Libéma. Here you can mainly see animals that live in, on or near the water, such as Nile crocodiles, polar bears, ring-tailed lemurs and flamingos. Or have fun in the playgrounds and on the discovery trails.

Artis, is a zoo in the centre of Amsterdam. It is the oldest zoo in the Netherlands and one of the oldest zoos of mainland Europe. Be amazed by the many species living side by side in the Forest House and Bird House. Discover the tiniest organisms at Micropia, the world’s only microbe museum. Take a trip through space inside the Planetarium. Watch the giraffes, zebras and springboks intermingling on the Savannah.

Berkenhof Tropical Zoo is a small commercial amusement and animal park in the hamlet of Langeweegje near Kwadendamme in the Dutch province of Zeeland . The Tropical Zoo has a tropical garden with about fifty tropical animal species, a fossil mine, dino expo, an indoor play jungle and an outdoor water playground.

BestZoo is a small zoo that also has a playground attached. It is located in the hamlet of De Vleut near Best in North Brabant. The zoo became an official animal park in 1932. Before that, there was already a private collection of exotic animals. Over the years, the park and the number of animals in captivity continued to expand.

Vogelpark Avifauna is an animal park in Alphen aan den Rijn with an emphasis on birds.The park has lots of greenery and ponds , a restaurant , and a large playground with traditionally the highest sliding tower in the Netherlands. The park was owned by the Van der Valk group but has been a foundation since early 2012. The Avifauna Bird Park Foundation is committed to bird and nature conservation and has an ANBI status. Boat trips can also be made from the park.

Zie-ZOO Zoo is a medium-sized zoo in Volkel . The zoo is located right next to the entrance to Volkel Air Base. Many animals can be found in the zoo, from almost all continents. The most notable include the clouded leopard , tayra , wolverine , snow goat, Siberian fireweasel, ring-tailed mongoose, Asiatic rubella, and the American black bear.

Dierenrijk is a zoo in Mierlo close to Eindhoven , located in Gulbergen. Animals can be seen up close in the park. There are almost a hundred different animal species. A farmhouse in Brabant acts as the entrance. The original slogan The Children 's Zoo was recently changed to Enjoy together .

GaiaZOO Zuid-Limburg is one of the most beautiful zoos in the Benelux. It has won many awards and succeeds in living up to its own GaiaZOO theory. It hosts approximately 100 different species. Besides traditional zoo animals such as gorillas, rhinoceroses, lions, zebras , GaiaZOO has some species which cannot be found in other Dutch zoos such as Amazon bush dogs, wolverines, muskoxen and bat-eared foxes.

Reptile Zoo Iguana is a foundation that collects and exhibits reptiles , amphibians and arthropods. The shelter was opened to the public on May 19, 1982. The animals come from ports and airports, among other places. There they are confiscated if they are illegally smuggled into the Netherlands.

A majestic zoo located in the northwestern part of Rotterdam. It is one of the oldest zoos in the Netherlands, and has been operated by the Stichting Koninklijke Rotterdamse Diergaarde. Divided into several zoogeographic regions, the 26-hectare Blijdorp Zoo boasts well over 180 species. It also has a shop, multiple cafes, and an information centre.

Sanjeszoo Zoo or SanjesZoo is an animal park in Zwaagwesteinde . The animal park is part of the SanjesFertier play park and SanjesPlezier amusement park .The zoo opened its doors in July 2012 and was an extension of the existing Sanjes parks.

The Indonesian Garden and zoo is a small royal garden in Kallenkote, Steenwijkerland , Overijssel , the Netherlands . The zoo has an Indonesian theme and also specializes in Indonesian animals, especially birds, such as Balinese birds, small mammals such as binturung , kuwuk cats , and mongooses . Here there are more than 50 species of birds.At this royal garden cafe, guests can buy Indonesian food snacks like ta lumpia and lapis legit.

Wildlands is a zoo and adventure theme park with four main areas: Jungola, Serenga, Nortica and Animazia, located in Emmen, the Netherlands. Jungola is jungle-themed and displays butterflies, tropical birds, large reptiles, ring-tailed lemurs, lar gibbons, small-clawed otters and Asian elephants. The most prominent feature of Jungola is the indoor tropical rainforest hall Rimbula, which at 18,000 m2 is the largest zoo jungle hall in the world and the largest greenhouse in Europe.

Wildlands, dierentuin is a zoo in Emmen, the Netherlands.Jungola is jungle-themed and displays butterflies, tropical birds, large reptiles (such as Chinese alligators and pythons), ring-tailed lemurs, lar gibbons, small-clawed otters and Asian elephants. The most prominent feature of Jungola is the indoor tropical rainforest hall Rimbula, which at 18,000 m2.

De Oliemeulen Zoo is a small zoo in Tilburg . It is set in and around a 17th-century farmhouse . The zoo takes its name from the oil horse mill in the farm. Animal husbandry is recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality. More than 150 animal species are kept in the park. The farm contains dozens of terrariums and semi-open enclosures with reptiles , amphibians , arthropods and a few small mammals .

Zoo Veldhoven is a Dutch zoo in Veldhoven. The park mainly specializes in birdlife, especially raptors , cranes , owls , and exotic birds such as parrots , toucans , and hornbills . In addition, it has a large number of other animal species such as ring-tailed lemurs , ibex , meerkats , zebras , camels , ostriches , muntjacs , black and white ruffed ruffs, and reptiles. Visitors can feed many animals themselves and the park can also be visited under the guidance of a guide.

ZooParc Overloon is a zoo located in the North Brabant village of Overloon .The animal enclosures are furnished in a way that mimics nature. A number of lodgings are accessible to visitors. The botanical garden , which has been open since 1986 and which had a special collection of herbs, closed in 2014. Like the butterfly garden, this garden had to make way for housing.