Experience nature at ARTIS – zoo & museums | ARTIS

In ARTIS Zoo, you meet animals and plants from all corners of the world, and the Planetarium offers you a unique perspective.

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Two women engage with an interactive installation at the ARTIS-Groote Museum

ARTIS-Groote Museum is an interactive nature museum. Become one with everything around you!

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At ARTIS-Micropia, you will find out how microbes, invisible yet omnipresent, affect our lives.

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You experience every aspect of nature, right here in the very heart of Amsterdam.

There is no better place than ARTIS to enjoy a unique experience of nature.

Located in the heart of Amsterdam, right next to the historic canal, ARTIS is one of the five oldest zoos in the world. Meet animals and plants from around the globe, discover the 26 monuments, explore the stars in the Planetarium, and visit two unique and interactive museums: Micropia and the Groote Museum.

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Late afternoon at ARTIS

Fancy an afternoon at ARTIS? From September, visit ARTIS Zoo from 16:00 with a Late Afternoon Ticket for just €15, or Micropia or the Groote Museum for €9. Perfect for making the most of the last days of summer!

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The new ARTIS Aquarium

After a major restoration, the new ARTIS Aquarium is open again! Visit, come face to face with colourful underwater life, and discover the importance of water for everything that lives.

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Hooray! Two elephant calves have been born

Sanuk’s elephant calf was born on Wednesday, 4 February. Both elephants are doing well! Sanuk is taking good care of her calf, following the example of her own mother, Thong Thai. For the first time in ARTIS history, two calves are growing up in the herd.

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Green oasis in the middle of the city

Curious what ARTIS all has to offer? Explore the map to discover animal habitats, historic buildings, gardens, cafés, and hidden gems so you won’t miss a thing.

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How to reach ARTIS

ARTIS is located in the heart of Amsterdam, right next to the historic canal. The zoo and museums are easy to reach by foot, public transport and car. Explore all the options and plan a smooth and relaxed visit.

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