• 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.
  • The zoo is commonly referred to as Artis, because the zoo has three gates with the words 'Natura', 'Artis', and 'Magistra' written above each of them, respectively.
  • 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.
  • The Amsterdam Royal Zoo is most commonly known as ARTIS, which is part of the museum’s official name in Latin, Natura Artis Magistra.
  • Artis is the oldest zoo in the Netherlands, and one of the oldest city zoos in the world. The Artis Royal Zoo was founded in 1838.
  • 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.
  • Discover ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo in Amsterdam! See updated opening hours and read the latest reviews. Discover nearby hotels and dining for a perfect trip.
  • Explore some of Amsterdam’s Fascinating natural exhibitions in the artis royal zoo and micropia Museum Amsterdam!
  • Artis Zoo (Amsterdam, NL): 2 x free entrance, valid until 31/12/2023. It is mandatory to reserve a start time in advance via MijnARTIS.
  • 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.