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Artis Zoo could be essentially translated as half historical
reference and half present symbol of the Dutch culture. As
the oldest zoo in Holland, Artis Zoo offers visitors some
of the 19th century's flavor, the time it was build, throughout
some of the symbols of that time: two grandiose statues representing
two powerful eagles at the entrance, winding paths and old
big trees in the gardens and valuable sculptures and architecture
maintaining the trend of the 19th century. The zoo becomes,
thus, an atmosphere of veridical trip in time for guests all
around the world brought here by thirst of knowledge.
Since 1838, the year it was open, Artis Zoo has served as
the most spectacular home of over 700 animal species and 200
tree sorts brought from all over the Globe, some of them in
danger of extinction. European as well as exotic varieties
make out of Artis Zoo one of the most popular sights for tourists
and a valuable human treasure in the same time.
Men of science and guests alike refer to Artis as a successful
miniature of our beautiful and mysterious planet. The major
similarity between the two is precisely the identical five-
element structure: the Artis Zoo is actually the unitary name
for an Aquarium, various Botanical Gardens, a Zoological Museum,
a Planetarium and a Geological Museum.
The Aquarium area answers visitors' curiosity regarding the
livings in the Amsterdam canals and much more. Strange, old
and adapted species, as well as the way they interact can
be lively studied and observed by everyone.
The Botanical Gardens are the large universe of plants, trees
and flowers gathered from all around the world, even the most
exotic places. It becomes interesting to see how they adapt
and survive and, of course, how science can help them do it.
The Zoological museum hosts exponents from early 19th century
till present time and holds many exhibitions of an unique
character in Europe and even the rest of the world. A true
zoological history is waiting for you to be uncovered.
The Geological Museum and the Planetarium are maybe the most
interesting sights, especially for curious children to begin
to understand what are we made of and how did our planet appear.
They will find here their greatest teacher, as nothing compares
to the insights in Earth's ancient life taken in Artis Zoo.
Artis Zoo is not only an ooze of calm and pure nature in the
middle of a town that never sleeps,but also the most entertaining
means of learning and an unforgettable experience irrespective
of your age!
You can visit Artis Zoo daily from 9.00 a.m till 6.00 p.m
(4.00 in summer time) in exchange of an entrance fee of €14.50
for adults, €13.50 for visitors over 65 years of age
and €11.00 for children between 3 and 9 years old. The
management of Artis Zoo offers fee discounts for groups of
20 persons of €1.00 off each. You can purchase a multilingual
guide book for €2,50 or you can take your visit on Sunday,
when a special guided tour is available charge free.
Opening times:
Open daily from 9am - 6pm
Closes at 4pm in summer
Entrance fee:
Adults: €14.50
Senior citizens (65+): €13.50
Children 3-9: €11.00
Group discount for 20 people: €1 off per person
Guide book € 2.50 available in Dutch/English/German/French
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