- Artis zoo, located in the center of Amsterdam, is the oldest zoo in the Netherlands and one of the oldest zoos of Europe.
- Cross the iconic Magere Brug (skinny bridge), a wooden drawbridge over the River Amstel, and arrive at the famed Artis Zoo leading into the Maritime Quarter.
- The zoo’s full name is actually Natura Artis Magistra, which is Latin for “nature is the mistress of art”. Over time, this has been shortened to just Artis or “art”.
- 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.
- Visit Artis Zoo, one of the best zoos in Amsterdam, and witness close to 3,000 animals living in an environment that resembles their natural habitat.
- Serene garden landscape with topiary and statue at ARTIS Zoo Amsterdam Kyle Kroeger / ViaTravelers.
- Amsterdam’s zoo, Artis, is one of my favourite spots in the city. It is the oldest zoo in the Netherlands and has been top of the list of European zoos for many years.
- Description The ARTIS Zoo contains a huge amount of different species including penguins, wolves, giraffes, and more.
- As one of the three most visited attractions in Amsterdam, Artis Royal Zoo is sure to impress with its combination of animals and atmosphere.
- Image of advertising, animal, holland - 123311194 Artis zoo By Billboard of the Artis Zoo at Amsterdam the Netherlands 2018 Editorial Stock Ima.