Visit ARTIS Zoo – The oldest zoo in the Netherlands

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Welcome to ARTIS Zoo

Set within the lush and historic grounds of ARTIS Zoo, where you can encounter animals and plants from all over the world, the Planetarium offers you a unique perspective from space.

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Zoo

A Brazilian porcupine high in the trees.

Encounter endangered animals from all over the world and find out why it is vital that we protect these species.

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Planetarium

Travel through the universe and marvel at our place in it.

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Art and history

Visit the 26 national monuments that combine to illustrate more than 185 years of rich history at ARTIS.

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Botanical garden

Stroll through the historic garden and find out all about the unique role plants play in our ecosystem.

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Aquarium (temporarily closed)

The ARTIS Aquarium is currently undergoing extensive restoration. You will be able to explore underwater life once again starting from spring 2026.

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Jaguar cub born

A jaguar cub has been born! Both the mother and the little one are doing well. The mother immediately started taking care of her cub by licking it clean. For the first few weeks, the cub will stay safely inside with his or her mother, but you can already admire them via the livestream.

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What is there to do?

At ARTIS Zoo, there are all kinds of things to do every day. Take a look at the calendar to see what’s on!

ARTIS Talks

Come and listen to the zookeepers tell fascinating stories about caring for, training and feeding the animals.

Planetarium shows

You can come and see shows every day in the large dome at the Planetarium. Explore our planet Earth from outer space, and travel through the solar system and far beyond.

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Weekend tours

Every Saturday and Sunday, you can explore ARTIS Zoo together with a guide. The tour is included in the price of your ticket.

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Visiting ARTIS with your class?

ARTIS offers a unique opportunity for schools to explore nature. Students can learn all about the interconnectedness of nature by means of interactive lessons, tours and worksheets. A visit to ARTIS will inspire them to be more mindful of our planet.

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