Artis Zoo

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  • Address
    Plantage Kerklaan 38-40, The Plantage, 1018
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  • Phone
    523 34 00
  • Fax
    523 34 81
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  • Website
  • Transport
    tram: 6, 9
  • 09:00 - 18:00

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Lonely Planet review

The world's third-largest zoo (and the oldest in mainland Europe) is the place to bring children in Amsterdam. Laid out in the former Plantage gardens, locals as well as tourists visit to stroll the lush, well-manicured paths. Packed with listed 19th-century buildings and monuments, it feels like a zoological museum.

In addition to the expected zoo attractions - the big cats, apes and gorillas - the African savannah is a highlight. Another must-see is the aquarium, a graceful purpose-built hall with some 2000 fish. The tanks are enormous and the variety of colourful fish, stunning. Here you'll also see a rainforest, a tropical coral reef and a cross-section of an Amsterdam canal. The planetarium gives fascinating shows with Dutch commentary and a summary in English. The entrance fee includes all of these venues.