Artis Royal Zoo
7.2Locals Score / 10#7 of 8 Attractions in Amsterdam
$$$
Known forzoohistoricPlantagefamily-friendly
Founded in 1838, Artis is one of Europe's oldest zoos and sits in a genuinely beautiful 19th-century park setting in the leafy Plantage district. Beyond the animals, it includes a planetarium, aquarium, geological museum, and a microbe exhibition that is surprisingly fascinating. The grounds themselves — with ancient trees and historic buildings — make it a pleasure to walk even for non-zoo enthusiasts. Caveat: it's expensive for what it is and some enclosures feel dated by modern zoo standards.
Key facts
| Hours | Hours not verified |
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| Price | $$$ |
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| Last verified | July 14, 2026 |
Locals Score
7.2/10- Value6.5
- Iconic6.5
- Excellence7.5
- Crowd level6.5
- Authenticity7.5
- Accessibility8.0
Nearby in Ask Amsterdam
- Verzetsmuseum (Dutch Resistance Museum)Museum0.33 km · 4 min walk
- PlantageNeighborhood0.38 km · 5 min walk
- TropenmuseumMuseum0.54 km · 7 min walk
- Het Scheepvaartmuseum (National Maritime Museum)Museum0.64 km · 8 min walk
- Brouwerij 't IJBar0.68 km · 9 min walk
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