- Artis Zoo Founded in 1838 is still as charming as now nearly two centuries. Zoo is not only an oasis in the midst of a very hectic city, but sheltered and over 700...
- Natura Artis Magistra, the Latin name of the zoo, or in plain English ‘nature is the instructor of the arts’, dates back to 1838.
- It is the oldest zoo in the Netherlands and one of the oldest zoos of mainland Europe. Next to possessing a zoo ARTIS also contains an aquarium and a planetarium.
- And of course there are the animals: Artis Zoo houses over 900 species! ... Artis has its own parking lot, only 150 meters from the Artis zoo entrance.
- Microbes body scan at Amsterdam Artis Zoo Discover your own microbes with the body scan. Photo Micropia, Maarten van der Wal.
- You can also combine your visit with Micropia, World’s only microbes museum. Discover the stories nature has to tell you in the Artis zoo in Amsterdam.
- The Artis Zoo in Amsterdam houses 750 species of creatures, including giraffes, zebras, chimpanzees, and elephants in transplanted natural habitations.
- Natura Artis Magistra*, commonly known simply as Artis, is a wonderful zoological garden in the centre of Amsterdam. It is one of the oldest zoos in Europe.
- Dutch people also call it the Artis Royal Zoo. The Amsterdam Zoo offers a welcome break away from the busy city center full of other Amsterdam Attractions.
- If you're looking for an oasis of peace and tranquility in Amsterdam where the kids will have the time of their lives, the Artis Zoo is waiting for you.