The official opening were held May 27 in the afternoon by Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of The Netherlands, Minister of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality Gerda Verburg and Mayor of the Hague Jozias van Aartsen.
Wild Wonders of Europe is a free open-air photo exhibition at The Hague’s Lange Vijverberg of 100 stunning, life-size nature photographs by 69 of Europe’s top photographers, taken in 48 European countries. The photos showcase the beauty of Europe’s wild nature and its natural treasures.
Wild Wonders of Europe is about the incredible biodiversity and shared natural heritage of our continent and is developed as part of the 2010 United Nations International Year of Biodiversity. It celebrates the amazing wildlife comeback in Europe whilst at the same time highlighting the biodiversity loss and serious challenges ahead.