Best Zoos in Amsterdam — Our Top 4

1.Amsterdam: ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,651 reviews · 1 day · from $35Our pick

Spend a full day at ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo, a short walk from the city center. See Asian elephants, lions, gorillas, African penguins, lemurs, otters, and more, then visit the included planetarium. Add ARTIS-Micropia or ARTIS-Groote Museum separately if you want more science and nature.

“great zoo with plenty to see. we took our 6 year old son and he absolutely loved it. lots of animals we wouldn't normally see in our zoo back home.”

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2.Amsterdam: Artis Royal Zoo & ARTIS-Micropia Combo Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 221 reviews · 1 day · from $55

Pair Amsterdam’s historic ARTIS Royal Zoo with ARTIS-Micropia, the world’s only museum devoted entirely to microbes. You can see elephant calves, lions, lemurs, gorillas, penguins, and otters, then explore living microbes through microscopes and interactive displays. The zoo ticket works all day, while Micropia requires a timed entry.

“what an experience me and my daughter absolutely loved both the zoo and micropia museum.would highly reccommend”

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3.Art Zoo Museum Amsterdam Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $21Best value

In a 17th-century Amsterdam canal house, explore Darwin, Sinke & Van Tongeren’s theatrical taxidermy art, from bright birds and snakes to crocodiles and a T. rex. Your timed mobile ticket includes skip-the-line entry and a free English audio tour, with time for the garden or Italian bar afterward.

“Absolutely loved this museum! The atmosphere and the creativity of the museum are amazing - it's alive and playful. The staff were incredibly welcoming, and the layout of the exhibits makes the whole experience feel like a journey.”

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4.Amsterdam: ARTIS Royal Zoo and ARTIS Groote Museum Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 33 reviews · 1 day · from $55

Spend a full day at ARTIS Royal Zoo and the interactive Groote Museum in central Amsterdam. See Asian elephants, lions, gorillas, penguins, lemurs, and the Planetarium, then explore 1,000 nature examples through touch, sound, scent, and art. Children up to 12 enter the museum free.

“C’è una grande varietà di animali da poter vedere. È tutto molto ben tenuto e ben organizzato.”

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