Amsterdam Sights

Artis

#17 of 855 things to do in Amsterdam

#609 of 49063 things to do in Europe

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Good for: a nice day out

Not good for: people in a hurry

  • Address
    • Plantage Kerklaan 38-40
  • Transport
    • 6, 9
  • Website
  • Email
  • Phone
    • 020 523 34 00
  • Price
    • adult/child €18.50/15
  • Hours
    • 9am-6pm Apr-Oct, to 5pm Nov-Mar

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Lonely Planet review for Artis

The oldest zoo on the European continent, Artis has an alphabet soup of wildlife: alligators, birds, chimps and so on up to zebras. The layout is full of delightful ponds, statues, and leafy, winding pathways. Themed habitats such as African savannah and tropical rainforest are pretty convincing. For many, the aquarium complex is the highlight, featuring coral reefs, shark tanks and an Amsterdam canal displayed from a fish’s point of view. There’s also a planetarium and a kids’ petting zoo.

 

Traveller reviews for Artis (1)

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    very special and very "amsterdams"

    hendrik_koch87 recommends this,

    nice park! the buildings from the 19th century create a very special atmosphere. also, the zookeepers are very enthousiastic and really "in love" with their animals! (although of course they speak dutch during feeding times and i didn't quite get all they said) go and watch the sea lions!
    food & beverages are - as usual - really expensive, but knowing that this zoo is the only "goodwill" zoo in the netherlands makes you feel better instantly ;)

    Good for: a nice day out

    Not good for: people in a hurry

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