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.

Plantage neighbourhood and ARTIS collect rainwater

09 October 2024 • ARTIS Zoo

Amsterdam and ARTIS will receive 500,000 euros from ErfgoedDeal to tackle water problems in the Plantage neighbourhood.

Open Call: ARTISt-in-residence by Rijksakademie and ARTIS

03 October 2024 • ARTIS

In 2019, ARTIS and the Rijksakademie have revived their collaboration with a residency programme, now in its third edition.

ARTIS-Micropia celebrates tenth anniversary with microbe cake

30 September 2024 • ARTIS-Micropia

ARTIS-Micropia is ten years old today and is celebrating with cake. Especially for this anniversary, the microbe museum had a cake baked by Patisserie Holtkamp Amsterdam.

New exhibition: ‘Pillars of life’ by artist Lizan Freijsen (1960-2024)

11 September 2024 • ARTIS-Groote Museum

Pillars of Life at the ARTIS Groote Museum

The ‘Pillars of Life’ exhibition, designed by artist Lizan Freijsen, is on display at the ARTIS-Groote Museum from today.

Endangered reticulated giraffe born in ARTIS Zoo

27 August 2024 • ARTIS Zoo

Face of newborn giraffe

A reticulated giraffe was born at ARTIS Zoo on Friday. The calf is doing well, despite a stillbirth earlier in the week.

ARTIS Zoo gives new purpose to former lion enclosure

25 June 2024 • ARTIS Zoo

New interpretation of Kerbertterras © ARTIS, Atelierfront

This autumn, ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo will start the transformation of the former lion enclosure.

ARTIS Aquarium facade restored

24 May 2024 • ARTIS Zoo

exterior of artis aquarium during restoration

The 1882 ARTIS Aquarium is undergoing a true metamorphosis thanks to a thorough restoration.

Elephant bull introduced to herd at ARTIS Zoo

27 March 2024 • ARTIS Zoo

Two elephants in their enclosure

After initial trunk contact on arrival through the gate, the bull was soon surrounded by the curious herd upon introduction.

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