Artis Amsterdam Royal Zoo

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Highlights

Hundreds of animal species in the city centre
One of the oldest zoos in the world
Take a trip to space in the famous Planetarium
Surround yourself with thousands of butterflies

Summary

ARTIS Royal Zoo is the Netherlands’ oldest zoo and one of Amsterdam’s most popular tourist attractions. ARTIS was founded in 1838 and is a unique zoo with thousands of animals.

Tour info

Duration

1 hour - 4 hours

Why take this tour?

A zoo unlike any other

The Amsterdam Royal Zoo is most commonly known as ARTIS, which is part of the museum’s official name in Latin, Natura Artis Magistra. It is located in the east of the city, near the botanical gardens.

The enchanting Amsterdam zoo is home to more than 550 different animal species and over 700 trees and plant types. Visit the Savanne, where giraffes live side by side with the zebras and kudus. Or spend your day in the company of sea lions, elephants, jaguars, or chimps and learn more about their natural habitats. ARTIS also boasts an impressive butterfly pavilion and Insectarium, which is climate-controlled to replicate their natural environment.

The 19th-century buildings include an exhibit where you can learn more about the city’s long history with water and canals. Amsterdam’s Royal Zoo also has a planetarium, where you’ll be taken on an exciting journey into outer space to discover more about the stars and our galaxy.

What’s included?

Entrance ticket
Planetarium
Free entry for 0-2 year olds when accompanied by a paying adult
Child ticket for 3-12 year olds

Things to know

Before you book

To celebrate 185 years of ARTIS, in May 2023, you can take your ARTIS-Zoo ticket to the ARTIS cash register and book free tickets to ARTIS-Micropia and ARTIS-Groote Museum
Ticket directly available on smartphones
Tickets can be rescheduled up to 48 hours in advance, tickets cannot be cancelled