The 9 Best Zoos in the Netherlands

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.Rotterdam: Rotterdam Zoo Blijdorp Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,754 reviews · 1 day · from $32

Spend a full day at Rotterdam Zoo Blijdorp with skip-the-line entry. Follow regional routes through Oceanium, Amazonica, the African Savanna, Asian marshes, Gorilla Island, and the Ice Cave. Plan several hours, wear good walking shoes, and use the accessible grounds and indoor exhibits when weather turns poor.

“Spent a good 6 hours exploring all the parks they have & seeing all kinds of animals from around the world”

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3.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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4.Rotterdam Zoo Diergaarde Blijdorp Direct Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 191 reviews · from $33

Book a timed Rotterdam Zoo ticket and spend about four hours exploring the Netherlands’ largest aquarium, butterfly Paradise, tropical rainforest, animal habitats, and indoor and outdoor play areas. The zoo is about 15 minutes by bus from Rotterdam Central and offers wheelchair and stroller rental.

“The tickets i bought here on Viator didnt work. I went with my girlfriend to the zoo on Valentines day. I showed my Viator "Fast" eletronic (pdf tickets) and when they scanned my tickets they showed up fake/not accepted. After talking with the Read more”

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5.Rhenen: Ouwehands Zoo Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 126 reviews · 1 day · from $36

Visit Ouwehands Zoo in Rhenen with a one-day entry ticket. See the Netherlands’ only giant panda enclosure, meet koalas and African elephant Bumi, explore polar bear and bonobo habitats, and take breaks at the Maki Lounge or giant indoor jungle playground.

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6.Arnhem: Burgers’ Zoo Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 88 reviews · 8 hours · from $33

Spend up to eight hours at Burgers' Zoo in Arnhem, where rainforest, desert, ocean, savannah, Malay forest, and Belize-inspired mangrove habitats fill 45 hectares. Your $33 ticket includes admission, with skip-the-ticket-line access and wheelchair accessibility. Food, drinks, and €8.50 parking cost extra.

“Nuostabus zoologijos sodas, daugybė įvairių guvūnų, akvariumas ir botanikos kupolai su paukščiais ir drugeliais buvo kažkas wow”

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7.Emmen: Wildlands Adventure Zoo and Rimbula River Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 88 reviews · from $32

Spend a full day at Wildlands Adventure Zoo Emmen, moving from the butterfly-filled Jungola jungle to the Rimbula River boat, Serenga’s safari truck, and Nortica’s polar animals. You also get Animazia, animal presentations, and rides for one $32 admission.

“Amazing time for the family with lots of things to do. We loved the trail with the bridges and can’t wait to return!!!”

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8.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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9.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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