Artis Royal Zoo

Zoo Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

What to expect

Artis Royal Zoo, also known as Natura Artis Magistra, is a zoo and botanical garden in the heart of Amsterdam. It is the oldest zoo in the Netherlands and one of the oldest in the world. The zoo is home to over 900 species of animals, including elephants, giraffes, and penguins, as well as an aquarium, a planetarium, and a botanical garden. The zoo also features several historic buildings, including a library and a museum, and offers various educational programs and activities for children. With its rich history, diverse animal collection, and commitment to conservation and education, Artis Royal Zoo is a great place to visit for families and nature lovers

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the zoo, which has an aquarium, a botanical garden, a planetarium, and a butterfly pavilion

Highlights: We enjoyed the unique zoo, where many animals are separated by a moat instead of bars, and the girls loved the butterfly pavilion ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We spent the greater part of a day at Artis, a nearly 200-year-old zoo, which is beautifully landscaped, easy to walk around and houses a planetarium, butterfly pavilion and small aquarium

Highlights: We enjoyed the zoo and the food at De Twee Cheetahs café ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Artis zoo, where we saw various animals and enjoyed the aquarium and planetarium

Highlights: We enjoyed the zoo's architecture and the aquarium, while Chloé enjoyed seeing the animals ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Artis, the zoo in Amsterdam, where kids can see animals and enjoy a large playground, a children’s show and often hosts various workshops

Highlights: Enough activities to keep you entertained here for a day at this zoo with your kids ✨