ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo

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8 / 10

4 expert reviews

“Laid out in grand style in 1838, Artis Royal Zoo (the ‘royal’ refers to its charter, not its inhabitants) is the oldest public zoo in continental Europe.”

– The Telegraph

Fodor's Fodor's
"Artis was continental Europe's first zoo and is the world's third oldest... a good family day out." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The zoo is home to some 6000 animals (nearly 1200 species)... a geological museum (Geologisch Museum) provides an overview of the history of the planet." Full review
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Don't miss the Zoology Museum (Zoölogisch Museum), Geology Museum (Geologisch Museum) or the planetarium either.
Frommer's Frommer's
"If you're at a loss for what to do with the kids, Artis is a safe bet -- more than a million visitors a year agree." Full review