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Weesperbuurt en Plantage, Amsterdam
"Don't miss the butterfly garden!"(6 Tips)
"The gorillas are amazing I could watch them for hours!"(5 Tips)
"A small zoo but really nice and lot's of animal species"(4 Tips)
"... zoo .. more and more space for animals active role in nature preservation,..."(2 Tips)
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Maarten van LieshoutAugust 17, 2017I'm not a fan of animals in cages, yet how Artis runs the place (minimum animals, large habitats) is great. Plus: they don't try to be an attraction park. And who doesn't love "Artis de Partis"!Upvoted Mar 6
Ville VihermaaApril 29, 2018If you forget the fact that animals are there captured and for your pleasure this place is great! Best zoos I've ever visited. Plenty to see from insects to elephants. The butterfly garden is a must.
Waleed AlshehriMarch 28, 2018Amazing concept of a zoo to see different animals living together in a semi open environment, you have the pleasure of watching animals plus you don’t get annoyed by seeing them in cages.
Eutuxia AlikhFebruary 4, 2014Take a day trip to Artis & explore all that nature has to give you! From tarantulas to lions, giraffes & amazing coral, you will see all you can imagine..in an amazing tranquil & beautiful atmoshphere
I love this zoo because it's very spacious for the captive animals and it's a great place to spend your morning when it's nice and sunny . Perfect for families and kids of course
Beautyful zoo in the centre of Amsterdam. Improving every year for both animals and visitors. Check feeding times in advance.
Jorge BronzeSeptember 3, 2015An absolute must see. The gorillas are fun, the giraffes amazing and the environment is so pleasant. Wear comfy shoes!
Jelle HoogenboomAugust 30, 2014Visit the recently renovated Apen- en Vogelhuis (Monkey & Bird House). Grab a card at the entrance to spot the free-ranging monkeys, birds, iguanas and other animals in a monumental building.
Jenia KunstApril 17, 2017Really nice place. Online tickets are a bit cheaper and you don't need to stay in line. You can buy a map in the gift shop right at the entrance.
Ann Marie EllisonOctober 9, 2016Amazing, saw wolf with beautiful white color and saw their doing howling, all animals have various but saw cute monkey baby!!
Evan WeinmanFebruary 18, 2015A bigger than it seems Zoo with so many different types of animals to see. Includes a butterfly garden, aquarium, lizard and insect section, and so much more!
MarinellyamMay 5, 2015Great time with my 4 years old son at the zoo! It's easy to spend all the day here - there are restaurants and playgrounds - nice !
Nathan WilliamsFebruary 16, 2020This is an amazing zoo with so many great animals. This is a really good zoo and plenty of things to see. Staff are friendly. Price is reasonable.
Marja NykänenAugust 14, 2017A great zoo with much to see. Even though it is not too big, take good shoes and some patience.
John BarnhamAugust 22, 2015This place is lovely, the animals are well cared for and the food is decent (and reasonably priced for a tourist attraction).
Sweety SMay 4, 2016Big, clean and nice zoo. If you have a couple of free hours - necessarily visit it!
Roxy ColumbusJuly 24, 2019We enjoyed ourselves on the last day here. It’s small enough to enjoy in half afternoon. The kids park is super cool too!
Ton KilsdonkDecember 25, 2012Having said so, I must admit that the attendant of the penguins in Artis demonstrates great dedication, knowledge and love for his animals. Much appreciated and recognized!
George BeaumontAugust 29, 2015There is no obvious route around, so it can be hard not to miss something, get the map when buying your ticket.
- Great zoo .. more and more space for animals active role in nature preservation, beautiful garden and lovely animals you can watch for hours
Like time stood still. Great small Zoo in the middle of Amsterdam. The aquarium is my favorite place!
Ferdy van BerkelAugust 15, 2018Amsterdam’s beautiful city zoo. Go there during summer time for the best experience. The zoo is open until sunset on every Saturday in June, July and August
Chris KuzanApril 19, 2022An incredible zoo. There is much space for animals. You can find there many different animals.
The ArtificialNovember 27, 2017Artis is a small zoo but what it lacks for grandeur on space, it makes up with its atmosphere and events. Take a walk in the butterfly garden or go to the evolution hall... Read more
TemoAugust 14, 2014the best zoo i've ever been. its a paradise i wanna visit again so much. aquarium was just magnificent- EvaAugust 12, 2016One of the best zoo's I've ever visited. Loved the red lemurs and the old buildings.
Edo CostaFebruary 29, 2016Zoos are a bit sad places but this one offers unique surprises, like walking in the middle of monkeys and exotic birds
Minos DimisSeptember 6, 2015Very nice and big zoo,has almost everything! Don't miss the gorilla's place!
Etienne BerendsAugust 29, 2014Nice zoo in the middle of Amsterdam. Definitely worth a visit when you're in the city.
This is The Artis Zoo. Who needs a tip about this place. The best, most beautiful zoo in the World. Tip: go there on a Sunday morning be at the gate at 09:00. Be the first. And enjoy.
Dexter FreshmanFebruary 15, 2018Go for Micropia and be amazed and/or disgusted at the prospect of billions of bacteria crawling all over your body.
Lennart van NieuwenhuijzenJuly 19, 2015Beautiful old zoo in the heart of Amsterdam. Interesting expositions too.
Erich SteinbuchelMarch 9, 2014You can see the animals from a very close distance but still go there with a fine camera that has some zooming.
Paula ZeltiņaOctober 2, 2013A very free atmosphere - give a high-five to a monkey or let a beautiful butterfly land on your hand!
Roy AbbinkAugust 30, 2015It's a beautiful city zoo (oldest on Europe's mainland) but the shelters are too small for some animals.
Aleksei BuinyiMay 6, 2015Excellent place - beautiful zoo with aquarium, interesting animals, planetarium, insectarium, and exhibitions)) Photos - May 2015 Read more- There is a black (and white?) cat that can be found near the gorilla enclosure.
Tobias SchmidtJanuary 20, 2019The zoo is tiny but you'll have to shell out 24 bucks to get in regardless
P MOctober 16, 2011Relax, you're In a beautiful zoo. In the middle of crowded Amsterdam. Don't forget to send a old fashioned postcard back home
Bastian Greshake TzovarasDecember 8, 2015The dinosaur statues outside are cool. As are the flamingos.- If you live in or near Amsterdam, get a membership! After three visits you already got your money's worth.
Sabine SabelisAugust 26, 2011A zoo in the middle of town is a must-see for it self. Not the most beautiful, but the historical value makes it up.
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- 8.2
"Playing area ,very near to the animals nice butterfly"
yaser alkodhaib - 7.5
"It's a really nice show - though it might make you feel sick if you get motion sickness. Show time for museumnacht was 20 mins, and it was beautiful"
Ashley Howe - 5.3
"Compared to what you'd find at an American zoo, this place is a spectacular wonderland: fresh salads! Whole fruit! And listen to me now and believe me later: their apple pie is better than Winkel 43's"
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"This is a park that is home to the elegant Style and Landscape gardens, which have been restored and currently being well-maintained. Don't miss the historical Huize Frankendael."
DHR.com - 9.5
"Beautiful, clean park. Nice for a stroll or a morning run!"
Christoph - 8.5
"Nice little park. Go to the little kiosk called Terrasmus for excellent sandwiches and a couple of great craft beers."
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