Diergaarde Blijdrop , also known as Rotterdam Zoo, is one of the oldest zoos in the Netherlands. It has been home to various species of plant, marine, and animal life for more than 160 years through its various wildlife exhibits, botanical garden, and aquarium called Oceanium. The aquarium is home to various species of marine life found in the North Sea, Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean, Antilles, Falklands, Galapagos, Sea of Cortez, Californian Kelp Sea, and Bass Rock. Wildlife exhibits are separated into three continents, Asia, Europe, and Africa, and then broken down and displayed by region. Tufted deer, Fishing cat, Finnish forest reindeer, Western lowland gorillas, and Nile crocodiles are just a few of the animals featured here.

Blijdorplaan 8, 3041 JG Rotterdam, Netherlands, Phone: +31-10-9-00-18-57

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