Micropia

Micropia is a special department of Amsterdam's Artis Zoo that opened in September 2014 and is considered the world's first zoo for microbial life. Here you can experience the invisible world of microorganisms through an innovative technology: a special 3D binocular device coupled with the lenses of a microscope lets you view these tiny organisms at a sharp 1,000-fold magnification. It shows vividly how these organisms live and feed. The experience is rounded out by virtual displays that illustrate the extreme habitats of microbes and give you a fascinating glimpse into hidden biodiversity.