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Enjoy an unforgettable day in one of the oldest and most fascinating zoos in Europe. Besides the many animals, ARTIS Royal Zoo also offers a planetarium and much more!
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- Hundreds of different animal species in the city centre
- One of the oldest zoos in the world with historical buildings and monuments
- Take a trip to space in the famous Planetarium
- Surround yourself with thousands of butterflies
Children
Child ticket for 3-12 year olds
Free entry for 0-2 year olds when accompanied by a paying adult
Opening hours
Monday - Sunday: 9.00 - 18.00
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Tickets can be rescheduled up to 48 hours in advance, tickets cannot be cancelled
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Accessibility
- Wheelchair friendly
- Free access to bathroom
ARTIS Royal Zoo
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Public Transport
The nearest stops are Artis (tram 14) and Weesperplein (metro 51, 53 & 54).
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Where nature, culture and heritage come together
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 which also features a planetarium, a zoological museum, the world’s only microscopic life exhibit (entry to Micropia requires a separate ticket), and 27 monuments.
Here you can enjoy a relaxing afternoon away from the hustle and bustle of the lively city centre. Stroll through the magnificent gardens under the shade of the old trees and be amazed by a world full of exotic animal and plant life.
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 Dutch Resistance Museum and the National Maritime Museum.
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. ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo is a unique and unforgettable experience that is sure to be cherished by children and adults alike!
Book your ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo tickets here
You can book a visit to ARTIS Royal Zoo quickly and easily right here. Get ready for a fantastic day at the zoo during your visit to Amsterdam. If you also want to visit Micropia, you can save money and buy a combination ticket. Click here for more information and to view tickets. Both are easily reached with trams from across the city.
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amyst3w
Loved it
Fantastic place. My personal favourite was the butterfly House. Lots to see. Gift shop was nice however I didn't see anything I liked unfortunately so could possibly do with more options. They serve vegan food which was great for me and decent value
May 2, 2024Casumbis
Nice city zoo
Nice zoo, great playground for the kids. The staff is really helpful and friendly. The animals seems to be well treated and happy
Apr 27, 2024rebeccap2694
Great zoo!
Great zoo with a really nice spread out set up, the habitats are all well kept. Would definitely recommend going, we were there over 2 hours!
Apr 11, 2024xLucy123
Nice for a few hours
We walked here for something to do for a few hours and it didn’t disappoint! We got there for around 11ish and left around 1-1:30ish. We saw everything apart from the jaguars as they weren’t out. It has lots of offer and plenty of opportunities throughout the park for a sit down. Lots of animals, birds, insects, flowers too see. Id recommend
Apr 3, 2024rosecharli
Definitely recommend.
I loved this zoo, one of the best I've been to. Lots of interactive stuff, animal houses and places to eat/drink. A smaller zoo due to being in the center of the city but still seemed to have more animals than the bigger zoos.
Mar 26, 2024Mango1302
worth the visit!
Really nice zoo, enclosures didn’t actually feel like enclosures. Animals seem well cared for. Not busy at every area, some parts you had all to yourself which was great. Only downside is the aquarium section was shut due to construction which we were not made aware of plus tickets were still full price. Slightly disappointed by this.
Mar 19, 2024Q2260JRannab
A stimulating day out.
An excellent collection of animals, insects, etc. All housed in interesting and suitable conditions. Overall the collection was in well kept and historic parkland. Choice of eating facilities, enjoyed both lunch and a final cup of tea and cake. The zoo particularly appeared to cater for families, discovery activities, etc. A playground for children within the zoo offered relaxing fun.
Mar 8, 2024Limagirl1975
Definitely recommend
This is probably the best zoo I've visited, beautiful grounds and buildings and the way it's set up makes you feel much closer to the animals than other zoos allow although it helped that it was quiet when we visited.
Mar 5, 2024Tabatha1998
Well worth a visit
A great range of animals, some of which are not on display in many other zoos. Some areas looked a little neglected or not overly-friendly to the actual animals on display (time to make it more about the animals and less about the visitors). We went in winter and the selection of food available was somewhat disappointing (not all cafes were open).
Feb 27, 2024LittleTink
Go visit - you won’t be disappointed!
We spent a couple of hours walking round the zoo and it really was a delight. There are lots of animals, all in a fabulous setting. We enjoyed watching the gorilla’s, they were content in eating their way into their enrichment. It must have been some kind of sweet/savoury liquid, it was encased in a flat tube and they had to use a piece of stick to get to their reward. The jaguar gave us a right fright as we walked down a dark passageway to see it walking towards us! We couldn’t see the glass, but were very happy when we did! We would have stayed longer but it absolutely chucked it down. Definitely recommend. And what a great idea of the little pull along trucks for little ones to sit in whilst going round the zoo! Genius!
Feb 22, 2024reviews2699
Decent Zoo
Going in the winter isn't brilliant. Also went not long after opening time which was probably a mistake. A lot of the animals still indoors and there's no access to the public for most of the enclosures. Spent a couple of hours there and was only able to see about 50% of the animals. But most importantly, they all looked well cared for and had a good amount of space to move around.
Feb 19, 2024floj721
Lovely city centre zoo.
I'm glad we visited this zoo. It's small but well laid out. On the day we visited it was raining rather heavily, so it wasn't too busy. There are lots of animals to see, and the ones we saw all looked well cared for and happy. Because of the weather there were some 'no shows' but who can blame them for not wanting to come outside in the rain! The aquarium is undergoing renovation atm, so that wasn't open. We took shelter in the small mammals walk through, which didn't disappoint. We had lunch too, which was reasonable and filling. All in all I would definitely recommend this zoo for a visit. Good value for money.
Feb 15, 2024otl
Really sweet zoo
This little zoo was a revelation. Ignore any reviews here which describe it as sad or horrid. The zoo is a historic one, which sits in beautifully landscaped gardens. The animal enclosures are spacious and well designed on the whole. We visited on a freezing cold January day, but almost all the animals were visible and active and none of them looked stressed or uncomfortable in any way. The sea lions were particularly entertaining, the elephants were playing, the lions were doing what lions do ( lying around) and the giraffes were feeding happily. There is a good selection of animals, reptiles and birds on display and an added bonus was the sight of hundreds of wild herons and cormorants using the trees around the zoo as nesting areas. The zoo wasn’t crowded ( probably because of the weather) but there were a couple of school groups there. However they were so well hidden by the layout of the place that you would not have known. Good cafe and shop!
Feb 3, 2024wxvja
Pleasant
The partner and I enjoyed our time here. Plenty of Animals to be seen who were very socialable. They were not afraid to make themselves seen or heard. The layout was surprisingly good. I felt like I managed to see everything without having to go back on myself or go in different directions. The staff on hand were helpful. They even kindly held our bags somewhere safe so we could explore. Elephants and Giraffes were a fun highlight.
Feb 2, 2024CelticGirlLA
A worthwhile visit to this small and lovely zoo.
A lovely small and gorgeous zoo. It was lightly raining but it was still fairly crowded. The animals seemed happy and had space to roam. It was small and well designed. We were happy to be staying where we could walk over and enjoy this special place on our last day. It's worth a visit!
Jan 1, 2024663finlayb
Brilliant Zoo
Brilliant zoo, loads of cool animals and attractions. Although it was December and cold, most of the animals could easily be seen. Butterfly house and the seals were easily our favourite's, could watch them for hours. Reasonably priced, would definitely return again.
Dec 10, 2023262benw
Great couple hours
Reasonably price zoo with a variety of different species of animals. Well kept and managed to a high standard. But there’s also a lot of upgrading to certain enclosures so not as much to see as they would normally be
Nov 13, 2023643wendyc
ARTIS ZOO AMSTERDAM VIST
This is the second time we have visited Artis Zoo , going 2 years in a row. Zoo is excellent, many different animals to see laid out in a spacious, well kept and easy to get round. Manged to see and get up close to animals such as, Black Panther, Giraffe, Red Panda, Chimpanzees Gorilla, Zebra and many many more. The indoor rain forest, Insectariium and Planiterium are all again excellent and very informative. Staff very friendly and helpful Weather was also great both times we went, which helped. Would 100% recommend if you are in Amsterdam!! The Clarks from Scotland .
Oct 9, 2023damanjots763
Nice experience
Very Beautiful place to visit the best part it has been for all the walks of life. The Funny part they serve vegetarian food only. But it’s good
Oct 7, 2023MrJupiter13
Nice trip
Great zoo, very clean. Spent half a say here and there was lots to see. Didn't get a glimpse of the Jaguar, that was the only thing we missed. Very well laid out and mostly flat, which is a bonus!
Sep 24, 2023THEJeffHobson
Surprisingly excellent
Ok. I'll admit that my timing might have been rare, but my wife and I struck zoo-gold with this place. Besides being a wonderful layout, ALL of the animals were active, walking, playing or otherwise "entertaining" us humans with them being......animals. Some reviews were not so stellar stating the small size of the zoo. Really? Well, if you're used to the San Diego or Indianapolis zoos, then sure, you'll breeze through this zoo relatively quick. But please don't let that keep you from this gem. And, if you do go, you might as well visit the nearby botanical gardens and exhibit which was also wonderful.
Sep 11, 2023SLD0803
Go and see the butterflies!!
We had the most amazing weather when we visited Artis. Really hot and sunny! We loved the zoo and would definitely visit again. The butterfly section was surprisingly our favourite part. So worth going into the butterfly section if you visit!!
Sep 7, 2023ToBeserved
Please keep The Zoo alife
The love and respect for all animals grows with every minute you walk here. What a wonderful stories we heard about father and son ape,having lost their mother, the spectaculair view on the hierarchy among gorilla's.
Aug 21, 2023PHjnr
Beautiful place to visit (and has animals)
Despite the crowd this is a very relaxing experience. The grounds are really beautiful and there’s lots of shade for those warmer days. My favourite was the butterfly house but lots of other good things. I didn’t get to see the planetarium. Several places to have lunch and/or coffee and a snack (including right next to the penguins, which is great if you are with young children). Entry price seems a bit expensive but I haven’t been to a zoo for a long time and I don’t know how it compares.
Aug 14, 2023177bask
Artis maart 2024
Artis maart 2024 Artis heeft een nieuw verblijf voor de leeuwen gebouwd en het aquarium is gesloten wegens verbouwing Vanwege het vroege voorjaar veel bloembollen in bloei
Mar 13, 2024kikischut
Het blijft natuurlijk zielig, maar prachtig park
Wij zijn niet voor dierentuinen, omdat wij het zielig vinden. Maar ik wil toch schrijven dat het een mooi park is. Het is schoon, groot en er valt veel te zien en te leren. Bijzonder dat dit midden in zo’n grote stad kan. Ik vind dat ze ook een stukje Amsterdam in het park laten zien.
Mar 10, 2024lemakai
Kleiner aber ordentlicher Zoo
Der Zoo ist verhältnismäßig kleiner als aus Deutschland gewohnt, jedoch ist hier eine Menge an Vielfalt geboten. Man kann hier gut 2-3 Stunden mit Pause einplanen. Über die Größe mancher Gehege lässt sich immer streiten, diese Grundsatzdiskussion muss man hier denke ich nicht thematisieren, jedoch sind viele Gehege toll gestaltet und bieten Innen- sowie Außenbereiche an.
Mar 5, 2024Flyer07328346278
Molto bello
Zoo di grandi dimensioni. Tante specie animali in grandi spazi. Mi è piaciuto soprattutto il fatto che molti animali fossero in uno stato di semilibertà, ovviamente quelli possibili, tipo uccelli, pinguini, fenicotteri. Consiglio molto la visita per passare qualche ora di divertimento. Attrazione per grandi e soprattutto piccoli.
Feb 22, 2024T1930OTbobs
My Favorite Zoo
The Artis Zoo is my favorite zoo in the world! I visit Amsterdam once a year for vacation from the United States. My first visit is always the Artis Zoo. It is beautiful and the animal exabits are wonderful. The walking trails are full of trees, plants and flowers. The zoo offers plenty of good food. It is easy to get to by the city tram. Dierentuin Artis is mijn favoriete dierentuin ter wereld! Ik bezoek Amsterdam één keer per jaar voor vakantie vanuit de Verenigde Staten. Mijn eerste bezoek is altijd dierentuin Artis. Het is prachtig en de dierenexabits zijn geweldig. De wandelpaden staan vol met bomen, planten en bloemen. De dierentuin biedt veel lekker eten. Het is gemakkelijk te bereiken met de stadstram.
Nov 6, 2023J2793XEgiacomop
Immenso e presenti molte specie di animali
Veramente immenso! Ci siam finiti per caso e siam rimasti qualcosa come 4 ore, ci sono animali di tutti i tipi e non siam sicuri di aver visto tutto, e con il biglietto standard puoi vederli tutti tranquillamente, ci son molte zone di sosta con panchine o erogatori di acqua gratuita. Molto belle le casette a tema (es. quella dei rettili/insetti/farfalle...). Ben curato e pulito l'ho trovato davvero un bel parco. Souvenir troppo cari, capisco i mega peluche o le cose tanto grandi che possono costare ma perfino quelle piccole come portachiavi costavano intorno agli 8€. Apparte questo davvero una bella esperienza
Nov 6, 2023Angela2016T
Erg mooi en ruime dierentuin.
Dierentuin is erg ruim en mooi opgezet. Echter: richtingaanwijzers zijn er niet veel te vinden, en dus ben je continu alles aan het zoeken. Ook zijn er geen plattegronden te vinden. Nog zijn er wandelroute's uitgezet. Je moet dus duidelijk zelf vooraf voor een goede plattegrond kiezen. Alleen wordt dat vooraf niet verteld. De horeca in het park is erg vriendelijk en proberen duidelijk de mensen het naar de zin te maken. Eigenlijk kom je veel te veel tijd te kort om het park in 1 dag te ontdekken.
Nov 2, 2023Wanderer46865250062
Leuke ervaring
een zeer rustige maar interessante plek om te bezoeken met zoveel te zien, vooral de schattige dieren. en de manier waarop ze in hun leefgebied leven.
Oct 25, 2023marialuisanl
Precioso Zoo
El zoo más antiguo de la Europa continental, no es el más espectacular pero si muy bonito y coqueto. Una delicia pasear por él. Recomendable actividad para turismos con niños.
Sep 5, 2023aprilgent
Tof - geen cash
Mooi park, veel dieren en de vlindertuin is echt leuk - alleen jammer dat je ter plekke enkel met betaalkaart kan betalen en geen cash.
Aug 21, 2023JeroenV2293
Leuke en gezellige activiteit
Naast Micropia een bezoek gebracht aan het Artis Park. Een leuke dierentuin met verschillende exotische en uitheemse dieren. Jammer dat het aquarium in de steigers stond. Ik zou het wel aanraden met een ander Artis-attractie in de buurt. Een hapje eten in het restaurant was een aangename ervaring.
Jul 12, 2023Naddi3001
Ein sehr schöner Zoo
Wir haben einen sehr schönen Tag im Zoo verbracht. Die Tiere haben schöne Gehege und die Anlage an sich ist auch schön gestaltet. Die Tiere waren zum größten Teil sehr gut zu sehen. Im Moment sind sie dabei eine neue Anlage für die Löwen zu bauen. Eintritt: Erwachsene 27,50€
Jun 23, 2023TB1386
Hab es nicht bereut
Einer der schönsten Zoos in dem ich bis jetzt war. Er ist zwar nicht ganz so groß, dafür sind die Gehege alle liebevoll gestaltet.
Jun 21, 2023louisemichelparis
Einer der schönsten Zoos überhaupt
Einer der weltweit schönsten Zoos, der wunderbar mit Pflanzen begrünt ist, die außerdem als Tierfutter dienen. Sehr nachhaltig! Das Schmetterlingshaus ist wunderschön.
Jun 7, 2023CBL06130
Beau petit zoo
Cest la 2ème fois que nous visitons ce zoo. Petit zoo en plein centre-ville d'Amsterdam. Ce n'est pas très grand mais les espèces sont diversifiées. Le parc est bien entretenu avec des allées bien fleuries. Un plus pour la serre aux papillons.
Jun 5, 2023silviagou
Si vais con niños les va a encantar.
El zoo está muy bien cuidado,bastantes animales para ser un zoo en el centro de la ciudad. Las entradas mejor online porque son un pelín más baratas y son válidas para el museo. Todo muy limpio y hay zonas para descansar y también para comer/tomar un café.
May 25, 2023F3704ETale
Bellissimo
Non mi sarei mai immaginata uno zoo così grande all'interno di una città, tantissimi animali di specie diverse. Consigliato sia per adulti che per i più piccoli. Se andate ad Amsterdam è da vedere assolutamente e se avete l'Amsterdam card l'ingresso è totalmente gratuito
May 21, 2023890jaapc
Artis is prachtig
Prachtige oude bomen en mooie planten aangevuld met steeds mooiere (groene) en ruimere dierverblijven, maken een wandeling door Artis een belevenis. Dat te midden van indrukwekkende, vaak mooi gerestaureerde, historische gebouwen. En niet alleen dieren en planten: in het park is een planetarium en aan het Artis plein geweldige musea over microben en de relatie mens-dier. Artis is mijn favoriete dierentuin van de intussen 100 die ik in de wereld heb bezocht.
May 7, 2023filov421
Eten serre, kok serre
Eigenlijk wil ik het restaurant in artis de serre complimenteren, geweldige chefkok, hij maakt de meest zuivere produkten, vooral zijn soepen, fenomenaal, een aanrader om er een keer te gaan eten.lunchen dan
May 7, 2023kaaatjek
Serre eten artis
Ik wil een compliment geven aan het restaurant daar, de serre, topkok Albert, Maakt de meest geweldige soep, en andere soorten gerechten, zonder toevoegingen, zuiver en puur, een aanrader om een keer te proberen, vriendelijk ook. Bij een bezoekje aan artis, zeker de moeite waard.
May 6, 2023sofiberga
Zoo in centro e grande
Bellissimo zoo, grande e abbastanza in centro. Molto utile acquistare a 2€ la mappa del parco, perché è immenso e ci sono molte cose da vedere.
May 6, 2023luca-1206
Uno zoo come tanti altri
Attrazione piacevole, ma a parte la serra con le farfalle (come all'Hortus Botanicus) non ha nulla di particolare o stimolante rispetto a qualsiasi altro zoo. Ci ha fatto specie vedere nelle tane di lupi e avvoltoi i cadaveri di coniglietti mezzi smembrati!
Apr 29, 2023nathaliec64140
Très beau parc zoologique fait dans l'après midi
Très beau parc zoologique au cœur de la ville. La volière aux papillons est très belle. Gratuit avec la carte I Amsterdam
Apr 16, 2023thomasgK5899WW
Super zoo
Probablement une de nos meilleures visites de ce séjour. Super zoo à faire quand il fait pas trop mauvais. Plusieurs types d’animaux, zoo aéré. Le plan du zoo est payant (2€ de mémoire)
Mar 29, 2023ciccio88
Mattinata allo zoo
Un posto bellissimo dove passare una mattina in famiglia o in gruppo , un posto magico ,unica cosa si può pagare solo Con carta , no contanti
Jan 23, 2023Mica47210
Impressionnant
Superbe ! Immense et de grande qualité Très varié et bien organisé A faire en famille ou entre amis Animaux de tous pays Site propre
Nov 30, 2022
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