Autumn Break at ARTIS

The trees are turning warm shades of orange, red and yellow, and there’s something to discover around every corner; from new residents to the return of an old, iconic animal.

Autumn Break at ARTIS

The trees are turning warm shades of orange, red and yellow, and there’s something to discover around every corner; from new residents to the return of an old, iconic animal.

Meet the newborn vicuña

A vicuña was recently born at ARTIS! Shortly after birth, the young animal was already standing firmly on its legs. The newborn stays close to its mother but is beginning to explore more and more of its surroundings.

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Things to do

During the autumn break, there’s plenty to do at ARTIS. Go on a Micro Mission in Micropia and design a perfect habitat for your favourite animal in the park.

Workshop: taxidermy drawing

How does mounting an animal actually work? At the drawing tables in the Groote Museum, you can study taxidermy specimens up close and capture their shapes on paper.

sketch along

Join a Micro Mission

Did you know there are countless microbes that produce oxygen? During this discovery trail, you’ll learn which microbes they are and why we could never have existed without them.

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Workshop: Dream Animal Enclosure

What makes a good animal home? In this workshop, you’ll find out what’s needed and design a dream habitat for your favourite animal.

Exhibition: Tanja Up Close

In 2009, Tanja the hippopotamus, a true ARTIS icon, passed away. From 17 October, Tanja will be on display in taxidermied form in an exhibition at ARTIS’s interactive nature museum. The exhibition examines the relationship between humans and animals, with Tanja, Amsterdam’s most famous hippopotamus, at its heart.

Eye in eye with Tanja

Rainy day? Explore the museums and the Planetarium!

Rainy outside? Don’t let it ruin your day! Step into ARTIS-Groote Museum, where you’ll feel connected to everything around you. Explore the invisible world at ARTIS-Micropia, or drift away among stars and planets in the Planetarium.

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