Of course! Burgers' Zoo in Arnhem is one of the most popular and innovative zoos in the Netherlands. It's famous for its concept of "ecodisplays"—massive, enclosed ecosystems that immerse visitors in a specific environment.

Here’s a comprehensive overview of what makes it special:

Core Concept: Ecodisplays

Instead of traditional cages, animals live in enormous, carefully controlled habitats that replicate their natural environments. Visitors walk through these worlds.
The main ecodisplays are:

1. Bush (Bos): A covered tropical rainforest with free-flying birds, monkeys, otters, and tropical downpours.

2. Desert (Woestijn): A vast, dry landscape featuring cacti, birds of prey, roadrunners, and rattlesnakes. It's one of the largest indoor desert displays in the world.

3. Ocean (Oceaan): A giant aquarium with a living coral reef, sharks, and a spectacular underwater tunnel.

4. Mangrove (Mangrove): A unique, tidal habitat where you can watch both above and below the waterline, featuring sea cows (manatees), fish, and birds.

5. Rimba (Malaysian Jungle): An outdoor Asian rainforest with tigers, orangutans, and elephants on islands surrounded by water.

6. Safar (African Savanna): An open outdoor area where giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and rhinos roam together.

7. Park (Open Parklands): The classic zoo area with enclosures for bears, chimpanzees, and penguins, set in beautiful park-like grounds.

Key Information for Visitors

• Location: Antoon van Hooffplein 1, 6816 SH Arnhem, Netherlands.

• Accessibility: Easily reachable by car (large parking lot, fee applies) and public transport (Bus line 1 from Arnhem Central Station stops right at the entrance).

• Best Time to Visit: It's a year-round destination. The ecodisplays are all indoors/covered, making it perfect for rainy days. Weekdays are less crowded than weekends.

• Must-Sees:

  • The Ocean tunnel for shark sightings.

  • The Desert for its sheer scale and unique atmosphere.

  • Feeding times & keeper talks (check the daily schedule).

  • The Maharajah Trail in the Rimba for close-up views of tigers and elephants.

What Sets Burgers' Zoo Apart?

• Focus on Education & Conservation: The zoo is heavily involved in global breeding programs and conservation projects. The ecodisplays are designed to educate visitors about entire ecosystems, not just individual animals.

• Animal Welfare: The large, naturalistic habitats provide animals with more behavioral choices and stimulation.

• Visitor Experience: The immersion creates a more memorable and impactful experience. You feel like you're on an expedition.

Practical Tips

• Tickets: It's advisable to buy tickets online in advance. This is often cheaper and guarantees entry during peak seasons.

• Food: There are multiple restaurants and snack bars inside (like the Bush Restaurant and Mangrove Restaurant), but you're also allowed to bring your own picnic.

• Duration: Plan for a full day (at least 5-6 hours) to properly experience all areas.

• For Families: The zoo is extremely child-friendly, with a large playground (Burgers' Avonturenpark), a petting zoo, and the Burgers' Kinderboerderij.

A Note on the Name

It's "Burgers' Zoo" (with an apostrophe), named after its founder, Johan Burgers, who opened his private animal collection to the public in 1913. It's not a "zoo of burgers"!