ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo
Explore ARTIS Amsterdam Zoo located 10 minutes from city center, directly on one of the canals. See historic monuments, and beautiful flower gardens.

Dive into the fascinating underwater world of the renewed ARTIS Aquarium and discover ecosystems up close. Admire colorful coral reefs, meet special fish and take a look under the water surface of the Amsterdam canal. Learn more about marine life and fresh water and be surprised by the stories behind the aquariums.

Imagine yourself in Madagascar at the renovated Kerbertterras (former lion enclosure) and admire how the ring-tailed lemurs, red ruffed lemurs, and Madagascar radiated tortoises live together here.
Stroll through the historic city park, admire the monumental buildings and explore the botanical garden, and take a relaxing break at one of the vegetarian restaurants.

Check the daily schedule for zookeeper presentations, where you can learn more about jaguars, Asian elephants, and many other animals. Whether you want to discover, learn, or care for nature, you can do it all at ARTIS.

Visit the Planetarium for a journey through space (included with admission). Discover stars, planets, and marvel at our place in the universe.

ARTIS-Groote Museum is Amsterdam’s interactive museum of nature where you explore your connection with the natural world.

In this interactive museum of nature in Amsterdam, you’ll discover how humans, animals, plants, and microbes together form one ecosystem. By touching, smelling, listening, and observing, you’ll experience that we, as humans, are also part of nature.

Through 1,000 large and small examples, you’ll explore the similarities between yourself and other animals and plants. Did you know that trees communicate with each other, just like neighbors? Or that babies move in ways similar to crocodiles?

Set off on a journey of discovery through many interactive machines and be moved by art, sounds, and scents. In this way, you’ll gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of your connection with nature. There are also various activities, and lectures to attend in the museum, including during the spring holiday.

Exhibition: Studio ARTIS

Natura ARTIS Magistra: Nature is the teacher of art and science. This is what ARTIS has stood for since 1838. Nature continues to inspire us with its beauty, ingenuity and complexity. And where nature inspires wonder, art naturally follows. From 9 October 2026, ARTIS-Groote Museum will invite renowned artists. In a specially designed studio at the heart of the museum, four artists create new work live and talk to visitors about their work and their connection to nature.