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Summer Holiday at ARTIS

There’s something to discover every day at ARTIS during the summer holidays. Explore the newly reopened Aquarium, celebrate the diversity of nature during WorldPride, enjoy the Summer Nights, and discover a summer full of activities for all ages.

Summer Vibes

Dive into the world of water, join the Nature Heroes Expedition, dance like a crane, and take part in creative activities. From morning until evening, there’s plenty to discover, create, and experience at ARTIS.

Summer Nights

As evening falls, ARTIS comes alive. During the Summer Nights, enjoy live music, workshops, special encounters, and the unique atmosphere of the park in the evening sun.

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visitors walking in ARTIS Zoo Amsterdam

WorldPride in ARTIS

This year, Amsterdam shines in every colour of the rainbow during WorldPride, and at ARTIS we're celebrating sexual diversity in nature too! Join colourful activities, discover surprising stories from the animal kingdom, and be inspired by nature’s diversity. Will you show your true colours this summer?

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We, Water Beings

Are only fish water beings? Or are you one too, in a way? This summer, explore the temporary fantasy aquarium at ARTIS-Groote Museum and discover how water connects all life. Join interactive activities, learn surprising facts about water, and find out why we might all be more like water beings than we think.

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Visit the new ARTIS-Aquarium

The wait is over: after years of restoration, the ARTIS-Aquarium has reopened its doors. Dive into the fascinating underwater world, come face to face with colourful aquatic life, and discover why water is essential to all life on Earth.

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