ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo: Entry Ticket

Additional Information & Description

ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo brings together some 700 animal species and botanical gardens across more than 10 hectares in the heart of Amsterdam. Its grounds give you plenty to explore beyond the animal enclosures, with exotic plants and some of the world’s rarest trees forming part of the visit.

Animals, butterflies and places to play

Asian elephants, African penguins, giraffes, jaguars and wolves are among the animals you can see at ARTIS. The variety extends to much smaller creatures, too: the Butterfly Garden surrounds visitors with thousands of fluttering wings, while the Insectarium adds another perspective on the animal world. Children also have dedicated places to explore, including a petting zoo, playgrounds and an interactive science center. These bring hands-on activities and play into a visit that otherwise ranges across species from around the world.

A historic setting with art and architecture

Founded in 1838, ARTIS is the Netherlands’ oldest zoo and one of the oldest in the world. Several historic buildings, architectural gems and 27 monuments give the grounds a cultural dimension alongside the wildlife. Some trees are older than the zoo itself. There is also an impressive art collection and a zoological library tucked just behind the anteaters—a distinctive stop for visitors interested in the study of animals as well as the animals themselves.

What your entry ticket includes

Your ticket includes entry to ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo, plus access to the ARTIS-Planetarium and ARTIS Aquarium. These are part of the visit covered by this ticket, adding astronomy and aquatic exhibits to the zoo’s land-based animal encounters. Entry to ARTIS-Micropia and ARTIS-Groote Museum is not included; those two venues fall outside this ticket’s admission.

A terrace overlooking the aviary

The zoo has a vegetarian restaurant with a terrace overlooking the aviary. It gives a meal break a specific view of the grounds, rather than taking you away from the setting. The menu’s vegetarian focus also makes this a distinct dining option within ARTIS.

Location and ticket access

ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo is at Plantage Kerklaan 38–40 in Amsterdam. The venue is wheelchair accessible. Tickets are delivered instantly, and smartphone tickets are accepted, so you can present your ticket digitally when you arrive.