A day with animals
Exploring South Holland with public transport is ideal. OVpay lets you check in/out with ease using bank cards, credit cards, or mobiles on buses, metros, trams, and waterbuses. With so many sights and attractions, choosing isn’t easy. Our curated routes guide you. Discover the best spots for a day among animals!
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Frolicking in Avifauna
For bird enthusiasts, Avifauna is a true paradise. The bird park offers a variety of activities, including bird demonstrations where the birds come close to you. The feeding talks are also recommended; here, the caretaker shares interesting facts while feeding the animals. Besides birds, Avifauna also features numerous other animals to admire, such as ring-tailed lemurs, red pandas, and turtles. There are several restaurants available in the park for food and drinks. Children can enjoy themselves in the outdoor playground with a bouncy castle, slides, diggers, and boats to sail in.
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Spotting the biggest animals in Blijdorp
In Rotterdam you will find one of the most beloved zoos in the Netherlands: Diergaarde Blijdorp. Founded in 1855, this city zoo offers a fantastic outing for the whole family. From snakes and monkeys to birds and lions, Diergaarde Blijdorp boasts a wide range of animal species. The zoo is divided into different continents that you can explore one by one. One of Blijdorp’s remarkable attractions is the Oceanium, where you can discover the mysterious underwater world and walk along beautiful fish and marine animals. The bird show is also a highlight, with various birds flying just above your head.
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Feast your eyes at Avonturia the Bird Cellar.
Avonturia de Vogelkelder is the largest pet store in the Netherlands, located in The Hague. In addition to an extensive range of birds, the store also offers a variety of other animal worlds. You can admire snakes, frogs, fish, and turtles there. Avonturia is a paradise for pets, with a wide selection of supplies. For children, Mappa Mundia is an adventurous place where fantasy and reality come together. Explore the cave system of Vogelkelder, visit the Penguin Academy, or discover archaeological excavations. At Avonturia’s Kitchen, you can enjoy delicious dishes from various cuisines from around the world.
How it works
Checking in and out with your debit card works the same way as with your
OV-chipkaart. Below we explain it step by step.
Step by step
- Hold your debit card, credit card or mobile against the card reader or gate and you are checked in.
- Are you getting off? It's the same way. And with the same card you checked in with.
- Your payment is automatic. The next day you see the amount in your payment summary with the description NLOV. And the price? That is the same as traveling with your OV-chipkaart.
- Want to see the travel costs of a particular day? Then download the app or enter the 14 numbers and letters behind NLOV and the amount debited on this page.