News from ARTIS
Tanja the hippo returns to ARTIS this fall
01 July 2025 • ARTIS-Groote Museum
On 25 December 2009, ARTIS lost one of its most iconic residents: Tanja the hippo. On this day, hundreds of visitors gathered to say goodbye to the animal that had won such a special place in their hearts.
Asian small-clawed otters explore their new enclosure
26 May 2025 • ARTIS Zoo
Asian small-clawed otters can now be admired on the Rock in ARTIS. A group of nine curious otters have taken up residence in the renovated enclosure.
Smallest national monument gets new function
30 April 2025 • ARTIS Zoo
At ARTIS Zoo, not only microbes, animals and plants are taken care of, but also heritage. On the grounds, you will therefore find 26 national monuments. Two of them have recently been restored and given a new function. The Moeflonstal and the Duivenhuis now accommodate a very familiar species: humans.
Male couple has hatched griffon vulture egg at ARTIS
18 April 2025 • ARTIS Zoo
A pair of male griffon vultures, which have been together since 2018, has hatched an egg for the first time at ARTIS.
Fascinating World Beneath Our Feet
11 March 2025 • ARTIS-Groote Museum
On 4 April, the exhibition Unearthed will open at the ARTIS-Groote Museum, revealing the hidden world beneath our feet.
Jaguar cub born at ARTIS Zoo
22 October 2024 • ARTIS Zoo
A jaguar cub was born in ARTIS Park on the night of Wednesday 16 October. Both cub and mother are doing well.
Apenrots undergoes renovation this autumn at ARTIS Zoo
10 October 2024 • ARTIS Zoo
The Apenrots, built in 1966, will become the new abode of the endangered red panda and the Asian small-clawed otter.
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