Diergaarde Blijdorp

Founded in 1857, Diergaarde Blijdorp is a foundation based in Rotterdam, Netherlands working on nature & wildlife conservation, environment & climate, animal welfare +2 more.

Diergaarde Blijdorp is a zoo and botanic garden in Rotterdam, run by the Stichting Koninklijke Rotterdamse Diergaarde, a non-profit foundation with ANBI status. Founded in 1857 as De Rotterdamsche Diergaarde, it has developed into an organisation focused on nature conservation. Its work covers saving threatened species, restoring natural habitats and inspiring people to protect nature, with conservation efforts linked to impact areas around the world. The zoo runs education programmes for schools and families, carries out scientific research into wildlife and habitats, and maintains population management programmes for endangered animals. It is open to the public and funded mainly through ticket sales, subscriptions, donations and adoption and sponsorship schemes.