Founded in 1838, the oldest zoo in the Netherlands and one of the oldest still operating in the world, both a zoo and a botanical garden in the Plantage, with 27 listed buildings, bridges and ponds. The aquarium building and the planetarium are part of the visit.
- Address
- Plantage Kerklaan 38-40, 1018 CZ Amsterdam
- Hours
- Daily 09:00-18:00; 24-26 Dec 09:00-17:00 (artis.nl, 2026)
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 3 h
- Price
- Ages 13+ from EUR 29.50 online (price varies by day) or EUR 32.50 at the gate; ages 3-12 from EUR 25.50; aquarium and planetarium included (artis.nl, 2026)
- Price level
- €€€
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Buy online: prices change per day and the gate is always more expensive.
- Micropia and the Groote Museum next to the entrance need separate tickets.