ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo

Where nature, culture and heritage come together

Right in the heart of Amsterdam is a place where nature, history, science and around 900 animal species come together! Go on an unforgettable adventure at ARTIS, the oldest zoo of the Netherlands and the fifth oldest in the world.

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.

Explore life up close and in space!

Encounter wild animals in their comfortable habitats. Visit the jaguar enclosure with the little cub and its mother. Travel through the Pampa, where you will meet tapirs, capybaras, mara’s and many more! Every path leads to new discoveries, each habitat bringing you face-to-face with animals from across the globe, including endangered species that remind us of our shared responsibility to protect Earth’s biodiversity.

Included with your ticket is a visit to the ARTIS Planetarium where you can take a voyage through the cosmos. View distant stars, travel past planets, and gain a new perspective on our place in the universe.

Discover Through Stories

Step into the enchanting Butterfly Pavilion, where the flutter of wings will surround you. Meander through the city park, pause beneath historic monuments, and recharge at one of the vegetarian restaurants inside this urban oasis.

Join the daily zookeeper talks and dive deeper into the lives of ARTIS’ residents, learn about the playful sea lions , Asian elephants and other animals. Every presentation offers a closer look at the natural world and the people dedicated to caring for it.

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. With a combination ticket, you can also visit ARTIS’ other unique locations: discover the world of microbes in ARTIS-Micropia and learn how all life is connected in ARTIS-Groote Museum. Get your tickets online, and enjoy all of ARTIS!