ARTIS Royal Zoo + Micropia

Highlights

• Hundreds of different animal species in the city centre
• One of the oldest zoos in the world with historical buildings and monuments
• Visit the world’s first and only museum of microbes
• Discover the hidden world of microbes

The perfect mix of nature and culture

Combine a day at ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo, the oldest zoo of the Netherlands, with a visit of Micropia, the world’s first and only museum about microbes. ARTIS is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Amsterdam. The zoo was founded in 1838 and is home to thousands of animals from 550 different species and over 700 trees and plant types. It also features an aquarium, a planetarium as well as a zoological museum and several monuments.

Enjoy a relaxing day at the zoo, away from hustle and bustle of the Dutch capital. Pay a visit to the giraffes and zebras in the Savanna, marvel at the strength of elephants and the agility of jaguars or visit the enchanting butterfly pavilion. Learn more about the animals’ natural living environments and the zoo’s efforts to preserve endangered species and biodiversity.  

Furthermore, the zoo includes a fascinating aquarium with all sorts of exotic sea dwellers. Here you can also learn more about Amsterdam’s long history and connection with water and canals. The planetarium escorts you on an adventure in space. Travel across the stars, moons, planets and even entire galaxies faster than the speed of light.

More than meets the eye

You can’t see them yet trillions of them are all around and on us: microbes. Around two-thirds of life on earth consists of microorganism that you cannot see without a microscope. Micropia is the world’s first museum completely dedicated to microbes and is an unforgettable experience for adults and children alike. Micropia was founded in 2014 and reveals a whole new world to its visitors.

Microbes are all around us and an integral part of life. Find out what the microorganisms have to do with your breakfast and how they protect your skin or how many of them live on your phone. Collect your favourite microbes and find all their diverse eggs during an egg hunt, create your own collection and bring them to life on the Microbe Wall.

Micropia is a high-tech and immersive multimedia experience that will let you enter the realm of what’s usually hidden from our eyes. Modern microscopes, interactive displays and state-of-the-art equipment bring the world of our powerful little neighbours to life, making the award winning exhibitions an unforgettable experience for the whole family!

Book your ARTIS Royal Zoo + Micropia combi tickets here

Crown your trip to the Dutch capital with a visit to the ARTIS Royal Zoo and Micropia which are conveniently located next to each other. Visit both of these unique attractions for a great value price and discover life around you from a new perspective. Purchase your combination tickets now to ensure availability, avoid long queues at the ticket counter and spend an unforgettable day in Amsterdam!