Amsterdam: Artis Royal Zoo & ARTIS-Micropia Combo Ticket

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.

Visit ARTIS Zoo, where something special happened this winter: two elephant calves were born!

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.

May Holiday at ARTIS Zoo

Mark the Nest
Make your own flag and help protect bird nests. Learn in a fun way why peace and calm are important during the breeding season.

Birdwatching in the Hollandse Polder
Use binoculars to spot birds in the fields. Learn how they live and why they need protection.

Elephant Expedition
Become a WWF ranger and learn about elephants their behavior, where they live, and the challenges they face. Can you solve the elephant code?

Hatching House
See spring up close as eggs begin to hatch. Discover the magic of new life.

Eggs on Wheels
A cargo bike with real eggs rides through the Park. Take a look and learn which animals they come from.

Guided Tour: ARTIS in Wartime
Listen to the different stories about the people and animals who stayed at ARTIS during the Second World War, and see the buildings and animal enclosures through a different lens.

Stories from Space
Listen to fun space stories, followed by the “Planeet Sok” show at the ARTIS Planetarium, great for young explorers.


ARTIS-Micropia
Visit the world’s only microbe museum in the heart of Amsterdam. Only 10 minutes from city center.
They are everywhere, in the air, on your skin and in your gut. They make food taste good, keep you healthy and maintain balance in nature. Microbes are essential.

At Micropia this invisible world comes to life through living microbes, microscopes, interactive displays and stories from the lab technicians.

May Holiday at ARTIS-Micropia

Micro Mission: Oxygen
Discover how microbes play a crucial role in producing oxygen. Without these invisible heroes, we wouldn’t be able to breathe. Learn how these tiny organisms have a big impact on all life on Earth.

Please note: the time slot you select during booking applies only to your visit to ARTIS-Micropia. You can enter ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo during the opening hours on the day of your visit.