Curated by Dutch artists Ferry van Tongeren and Jaap Sinke, the museum is situated in a famous 17th-century canal mansion in the heart of the Dutch capital. The space features over 200 striking exhibits, from a fearsome 16-foot crocodile and a gorilla made of denim to a replica Tyrannosaurus rex. The artists aim to elevate taxidermy to high art, drawing inspiration from 17th-century sculptors and painters from the Dutch Golden Age who often depicted exotic animals in dramatic poses.

The "Zoo" in ArtOfZoo does not refer to cages or captivity, but rather to a diverse collection —a menagerie of species, styles, and emotional narratives. The blog positions animals not just as subjects, but as characters, symbols, and co-protagonists in complex visual stories.

Modern artistic movements have blurred the lines between these two disciplines, creating a beautiful hybrid space where photography looks like painting, and paintings look like photographs. Fine Art Wildlife Photography

So open a new tab, type in the address, and prepare to have your perception of “animal art” transformed forever. The menagerie is waiting.