Whether you are a business traveler or on vacation with the whole family, a visit to the amazing Rotterdam zoo is a must. Discount hotels near the Diergaarde Blijdorp in Rotterdam are ideal for easy access to this massive zoo and aquarium facility. In addition, many of the budget hotels near Diergaarde Blijdorp in Rotterdam are within easy walking distance of the Zoo, making it simple to visit several times during your stay if you wish. The zoo and aquarium is broken down into countries and areas, so you can easily plan to see a few areas each day, rather than trying to see all the displays and exhibits on one trip.
The original Diergaarde Blijdorp was built in 1857 but was destroyed, along with most of the city center, during the bombing in May 1940. Rebuilt again and opened in December of that same year, the Diergaarde Blijdorp has increased in size as additional displays and attractions are added. The addition of the Oceanium in 2001 greatly increased the total size of the zoo. In addition to the zoo and aquarium, there is also a beautiful botanical garden that features the Dutch National Bromelia Collection.