See exotic animals, tour historic buildings and explore the botanical wonders at ARTIS Amsterdam
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Combine ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo with other Amsterdam favorites. Some things are better together.
Take your time and feel the animal-filled atmosphere at one of the oldest zoos in the world
Little kids will love the Artis de Partis route, which takes younger children on an adventurous trip through the park
Get starry-eyed in the planetarium, which shows different cinematic experiences every day
See hundreds of different species including elephants, lions, zebras, ostriches and giraffes
Booking online in advance is cheaper than paying on the day!
An animal-packed day out awaits the whole family with ARTIS tickets on your smartphone. Book in advance and save time on your holiday. There are options to buy day tickets, and you can also combine your visit with another attraction.
ARTIS tickets include:
Admission to ARTIS, one of Amsterdam's top family attractions
Access to all observation areas, where you can get up close to everything from frogs to giraffes
Access to an impressive art collection, a zoological library, a planetarium, and 27 monuments found throughout the park
Options to combine your ticket with another Amsterdam favorite like an Amsterdam canal cruise or a trip to Madame Tussauds
Children 0 to 2 years old can enter for free, no ticket is needed
Only assistance dogs are allowed into ARTIS
ARTIS has a number of wheelchairs available. You can pick these up at the entrance and return them at the exit
Food and drinks are allowed inside
You can't pay with cash at the park. All payments are contactless in ARTIS
Micropia is at the same location, so it’s useful to buy a combo ticket for both attractions
ARTIS is close to several public transport options, including the bus, the tram and the metro
ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo is a famous zoo and botanical garden founded in 1838. It is the Netherlands' oldest zoo and one of the oldest in the world, featuring several historic buildings and architectural gems that provide a dose of Dutch culture alongside incredible wildlife encounters.
Located in the heart of the city, ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo covers an area of over 10 hectares and is home to some 700 species of animals, including Asian elephants, African penguins, net giraffes, jaguars, and more. The zoo is also renowned for its botanical gardens containing some of the world's rarest trees and exotic plants.
The zoo has a variety of interactive exhibitions, including a Planetarium, Aquarium, Geological Museum, Insectarium, and a Butterfly Pavilion. There are also many educational and recreational activities for kids, including a petting zoo, playgrounds, and an interactive science center.
