Artis Zoo Amsterdam

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, Aquarium 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.

Artis's renowned Aquarium brings you face to face with the secret life of Amsterdam's canals!

Feeding times

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

10:30 am - European vultures
11:00 am - Butterflies
11:30 am - Sea lions
12:00 pm - Ant-eater at the South-American Pampa
02:00 pm - Pelicans
02:00 pm - Butterflies
02:30 pm - Crocodiles (on Sunday at 12:30 pm)
03:00 pm - Animals of prey (except for Friday)
03:30 pm - Penguins
03:45 pm - Sea lions

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)

Natura Artis Magistra
Plantage Kerklaan 38-40 (Plantage)
Amsterdam

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*
€17,70 (adults)
€14,50 (3-9 years)
free (0-2 years)

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

official website
Artis Royal Zoo

Photo Tour

Artis, the Amsterdam Zoo