Discover more about Rotterdam Zoo with a guided tour! Rotterdam Zoo has enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides who can tell you a lot about the animals, their care, the history, and what goes on behind the scenes. With the guide, you'll also visit some places that are never open to regular visitors. Curious? Sign up for a guided tour, either on your own or with a group.
Ideal for a family, with or without children aged 5 and over. Or as a surprising part of a family celebration. The guides will take you to interesting spots and show you what's involved in animal care.
Discover the versatility of a modern zoo. This tour is specially designed for adults who want to know more about topics such as animal diets, veterinary care, enclosure design, and breeding challenges. You'll also get to know our botanical side with a behind-the-scenes look in the greenhouses and you'll visit one of our stables. The latest developments within Rotterdam Zoo will also be covered during the animal care tour.
A tour for adults in the Oceanium. What does it take to maintain this giant aquarium? Visit, among other things, the impressive filtering installations that filter the 7 million litres of salt water everyday. During this tour, you'll discover more about the Oceanium with a visit to a variety of aquariums from above.
Price: €7.50 per person.
Please note: in addition to booking a tour, you will also need a valid entry ticket to enter the zoo.
The tours are only possible thanks to the enthusiastic effort of Rotterdam Zoo’s volunteer guides. During the tour, we also highlight Rotterdam Zoo’s many nature conservation activities. The zoo is internationally known for its dedication to and contribution towards breeding and conserving animal species that are critically endangered in the wild. All these projects naturally cost money. Your support is therefore very welcome. For this reason, we ask for a contribution of €7.50 per person in addition to the entrance fee. You can pay this contribution at Rotterdam Zoo’s ticket desks.
Tours start in the classroom building 'De Berg' (second building on the left next to the Oewanja playground, in front of the service gate). The Oceanium Tour starts at the tourpoint Bass Rock (at the entrance to the Oceanium).