Artis Zoo
Natura Artis Magistra
The oldest zoo in the Netherlands, opened in 1838, combining a city zoo, aquarium, planetarium and botanical garden in one place.
Artis Zoo lies in the eastern Plantage district. The grounds retain the 19th-century aquarium, planetarium and old trees. The zoo is home to around 900 species, including lions, elephants, giraffes and flamingos, and it also houses Micropia, the world's first microbe museum. It is a good choice for a half-day outing with children. Admission is about €30, and buying tickets on the official website is cheaper. Take tram line 14 to Artis, then walk about 10 minutes to Waterlooplein.
Opening hours
09:00–18:00 (until 17:00 in winter)
Nearby sights
- Wereldmuseum Amsterdam (Tropenmuseum)
- Het Scheepvaartmuseum
- NEMO Science Museum
- Magere Brug
- Rembrandt House Museum
- Our Lord in the Attic
- De Wallen (Red Light District)
- Oude Kerk