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ARTIS
Entertainment4.5 · 36 3554.4 · 7 305≈ 3 hEntry: ~26.5 €
The oldest zoological garden in the Netherlands, established in 1838 in Amsterdam's green Plantage district. ARTIS combines 19th-century monumental architecture and botanical gardens with modern habitats for elephants, jaguars, and giraffes, plus an immersive planetarium. The grounds seamlessly connect to Micropia, the world's only dedicated microbe museum.
Highlights
- 19th-century monumental buildings and botanical gardens
- Immersive planetarium and historic aquarium
- African savanna enclosure with giraffes and elephants
Opening hours
| Mon | 09:00 – 18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Wed | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Thu | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Fri | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Sat | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Sun | 09:00 – 18:00 |
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