Step into the heart of Amsterdam and discover one of the world's oldest zoos, ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo. This historic gem is a treasure trove of natural wonders where you can witness giraffes, zebras, and kudus cohabiting on the Savannah, or be captivated by the flutter of wings in the Butterfly Pavilion. Take a moment to appreciate the new lion enclosure. Then, wander through the botanical garden, breath in the scent of colourful, fragrant flowers before resting at one of the vegetarian restaurants.

Embark on an interstellar journey within the Planetarium, before exploring the renewed ARTIS-Groote Museum. Here, interactive installations invite you to ponder life's big questions and uncover surprising similarities between yourself and nature.

Visit one of the five oldest zoos in the world in the heart of Amsterdam
Admire Asian elephants, jaguars, Western lowland gorillas and Chilean flamingos
Learn about similarities between nature, animals, microbes, and yourself

Important to know

Not allowed:

Please note that ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo is a smoke-free park

Know in advance:

Infants (age 0-2) can enter the Zoo for free
Children (age 0-12) can enter the Museum for free
ARTIS-Groote Museum is located on the Artisplein, next to the Chilean flamingos
ARTIS-Groote Museum is open daily: 10.00am-5.00pm. The opening time is extended until 10 pm on Thursdays
ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo is open daily including holidays:
1 November to 28 February: From 9.00am - 5.00pm
1 March to 31 October: From 9.00am - 6.00pm
During the holidays, adjusted opening hours apply to both locations:
24, 25, 26 December 9 am - 5 pm
31 December 9 am - 4 pm
1 January 10 am - 5 pm