Visit ARTIS Zoo, one of the five oldest zoos in the world. Plus, the renewed ARTIS-Aquarium is now open to the public! Come face to face with colourful underwater life and discover the importance of water for everything that lives.
Dive into the fascinating underwater world of the ARTIS-Aquarium and discover ecosystems up close. Housed in an iconic historic building, the Aquarium has been carefully renovated for five years and is now open to the public again. As the third-oldest aquarium in the world, visitors are surrounded by vibrant underwater life while discovering the importance of water for everything that lives, both in water and on land. Learn more about marine life and fresh water and be surprised by the stories behind the aquariums.
Imagine yourself in Madagascar at the renovated Kerbertterras (former lion enclosure) and admire how the ring-tailed lemurs, red ruffed lemurs, and Madagascar radiated tortoises live together here.
Head to Madagascar at the renewed Kerbertterras (formerly the lion enclosure) to visit the ring-tailed and red ruffed lemurs, and Madagascar radiated tortoises. Say hello to Asian small-clawed otters next to the red panda habitat at the 'The Rock’. And make sure to check the daily schedule for zookeeper presentations where you can learn more about jaguars, Asian elephants and many other animals!
Take a walk through the historic city park, explore the beautiful botanical garden and then grab a refreshment at one of the vegetarian restaurants when your feet need a rest.
A visit to the planetarium is a must-see and included with your pass! Enhance your visit with a journey through space, discover stars and planets and marvel at our place in the universe.
Whether you want to learn more about nature and animals or just looking for an amazing day out in Amsterdam, ARTIS has it all. You can also visit other unique ARTIS locations: explore the world of microbes at ARTIS-Micropia and find out how all life is interconnected at ARTIS-Groote Museum.
