Artis Royal Zoo

the oldest zoo of the Netherlands, founded in 1838

Natura Artis Magistra (Latin for "Nature is the teacher of art"), commonly known simply as Artis, is a wonderful zoological garden in the centre of Amsterdam. It is the oldest zoo of the Netherlands, founded in 1838, with most of the attractions and wildlife one would expect, and some great surprises.

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Artis's renowned Aquarium – one of the many historical monuments at the Zoo - brings you face to face with the secret life of Amsterdam's canals! Travel through time in the Planetarium. Enjoy the giraffes, zebra, springbok, oryx and wildebeest. Walk through the historical Bird House and study the numerous species of free flying birds. Surround yourself by hundreds of fluttering butterflies in the Butterfly Pavilion.

Feeding times

The Artis zookeepers feed the animals at fixed hours, see schedule below.

11:00 am - European vultures
11:00 am - Butterflies
11:30 am - Sea lions
12:30 pm - Reptiles
01:45 pm - Lemurs island
02:00 pm - Butterflies
02:00 pm - Pelicans
02:50 pm - Carnivorans
03:30 pm - Penguins
03:45 pm - Sea lions

Sometimes the keepers share stories and information about the animals, which are called "keeper talks".

How to get there?

By tram: 9, 10 or 14 stop Plantage Kerklaan
By metro: 51, 53 or 54 stop Waterlooplein
By car: nearest car park Markenhoven

By canal boat: from Amsterdam Centraal Station, board the Artis Expres, a canal boat operated by Lovers shipping company

phone +31 20 5301090. (only during the summer season)

Artis Amsterdam

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Natura Artis Magistra

Plantage Kerklaan 38-40
Amsterdam (Plantage)

official website
www.artis.nl

Opening hours

Sun	09:00	-	17:00
Mon	09:00	-	17:00
Tue	09:00	-	17:00
Wed	09:00	-	17:00
Thu	09:00	-	17:00
Fri	09:00	-	17:00
Sat	09:00	-	17:00

Price*

€18.95 (adults)
€15.50 (3-9 years)
free (0-2 years)

*An entry ticket for Artis also provides admission to the Planetarium, the Aquarium and the Zoological Museum.

Photo Tour

Artis, the Amsterdam Zoo