**One of the oldest zoos in all of continental Europe… and a royal one at that! **
ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo, or as the locals call it - Artis, is a well-loved institution in Amsterdam that isn’t just a home for mighty animals (from lions to elephants, giraffes, you name it!) but it’s also a planetarium, aquarium and botanical garden in one space!
That means you can make a whole day out of having fun at Artis if you want to. And while Artis Zoo is already famous with lots of people throughout the day, don’t worry - you can bounce from one side to the other and still feel like you have a laid-back, nontouristic experience due to just how spacious the place is.
Even after a full day of exploring, if you’re hungry, there’s the ARTIS cafe, De Plantage which is in a monumental century wooden conservatory building.
Tips and Tricks
- During the summertime, Artis is also a cultural centre, with a huge stage for live performances, from puppet shows for kids to local Dutch talents
- If you’re interested in kids' activities at Artis during the summer, they have a rotation of summer activities that include kids yoga, and walking routes where kids can be little zoo helpers.
Getting there
- By Car: ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo has its own parking facility. Visitors can take advantage of discount parking fees. The parking facility is only 150 meters away from the main entrance of ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo.
- By Metro: Tram 14 from Amsterdam Central Station stops at ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo.
Everyday 9:00 - 18:00
All seasons.
Adult € 25.00, 3-12 years € 21.00, 0-2 years free
- You can buy tickets online (click here to get your tickets)
Open; national COVID guidelines apply.
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