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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!

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 - 17.00

Ticket information

Ticket directly available on smartphones
Tickets can be rescheduled up to 48 hours in advance, tickets cannot be cancelled

More information

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Accessibility

Wheelchair friendly
Free access to bathroom

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 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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262benw

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, 2023
643wendyc

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, 2023
damanjots763

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, 2023
MrJupiter13

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, 2023
THEJeffHobson

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, 2023
SLD0803

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, 2023
ToBeserved

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, 2023
PHjnr

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, 2023
T1930OTbobs

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, 2023
J2793XEgiacomop

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, 2023