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Explore ARTIS Amsterdam Zoo, located right in the heart of Amsterdam and directly on one of the canals. Discover hundreds of animals, historic monuments, and beautiful flower gardens.

Highlights

• Visit one of the five oldest zoos in the world, in the heart of Amsterdam
• Only a 5 minutes walk from city center and located on the historic canals
• See Asian elephants, jaguars, Western lowland gorillas and giraffes
• Travel through space in the ARTIS-Planetarium (included)

Description

Located in the heart of Amsterdam, ARTIS is the oldest zoo in the Netherlands and the fifth oldest in the world. Watch elephants and giraffes along the historic canals. Only 5 minutes from city centre. Visit the jaguar, and along the way, discover tapirs, capybaras, and other species of the Pampa. As you explore the park, meet (endangered) animals from all over the world and discover how important it is to protect these species. Visit the Planetarium for a journey through space (admission included). Discover stars, planets and marvel at our place in the universe. Feel the fluttering of countless wings in the Butterfly Pavilion. Stroll through the historic city park and view monuments, admire the botanical garden and take a relaxing break at one of the vegetarian restaurants. Check the daily schedule for zookeeper presentations, where you can learn about the sea lions, Asian elephants, and other animals. Whether you want to discover, learn, or care for nature – at ARTIS, you can do it all. With a combined ticket, also visit ARTIS' other unique locations: discover the world of microbes in ARTIS-Micropia and find out how all life is connected in ARTIS-Groote Museum.

Includes

ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo entry ticket

Important Information

• Children under the age of 3 can enter for free Children's balance bikes are currently not allowed in ARTIS Wheelchairs are available, reservation is not required Opening hours: (during ARTIS Summer Nights at saturdays from 4 pm till 9 pm) 1 November until 28 February: 9 am - 5 pm 1 March until 31 October: 9 am - 6 pm
• 24 December 9 am - 5 pm
• 25 December 9 am - 5 pm
• 26 December 9 am - 5 pm
• 31 December 9 am - 4 pm
• 1 January 10 am - 5 pm

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund