Artis Zoo in Amsterdam is one of the oldest and most beloved zoos in the world. It was founded in 1838 and is the oldest zoo in the Netherlands. It is located in the Plantage neighborhood, which is a beautiful area of Amsterdam.

The zoo has a rich history, and has been home to some of the most famous animals in the world.

Artis houses a variety of animal species, from small mammals to large mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish. Some of the most popular animals at Artis Zoo are the zebras, giraffes, butterflies, lions, elephants and monkeys.

The zoo also features a variety of birds, such as macaws, flamingos and toucans. Other attractions include the Insectarium, which is home to a variety of insects, spiders and other invertebrates, and the Aquarium, which is home to a variety of fish, amphibians and reptiles.

The Artis Zoo also offers a variety of educational experiences, such as guided tours, animal shows and interactive activities.

There are also a number of restaurants and cafes located within the zoo, as well as a playground and picnic areas.

There are multiple ways to get to Artis. You can take either the tram, subway bus or the car. Walk to Artis from Amsterdam Central Station is also possible.

1. By tram: From Amsterdam Central Station, you can take tram 14 and get off at the tramstop called “Artis”. From there, it’s a short, 1-minute walk to Artis (just only about 120m from the main entrance). You can also take trams 7 and 19. They run from Slotermeer to Azartplein and Sloterdijk Station to Diemen Sniep respectively, stop at Alexanderplein, which is a ten minute walk from the main ARTIS entrance.

2. Metro/subway: The nearest metro station is “Waterlooplein”. You can take metros 51, 53, and 54 from Amsterdam Central and get out at Waterlooplein. It is a ten minute walk from the metro station to the main entrance.

3. Bus: You can also take the bus if you want. The buses 22 and 43 from Amsterdam Central go to “Kadijksplein” and it’s a six minute walk from there to the main entrance.

4. Walking: Artis is located in the Plantage area, which is also a walkable distance of about 25 minutes from central station.

With the Iamsterdam City pass, you can travel for free as your tram, subway, and bus tickets are included.

Yes, it is possible to park at Artis zoo in Amsterdam. There are a number of car parks available on site. ARTIS has its own parking lot that visitors can use at an affordable rate. There are five designated spots for disabled parking, as well as two free public disabled spaces located nearby on the street.

The ARTIS car park is located a short 150 meter walk away from the main entrance (Plantage Kerklaan 40). If it’s a busy day, visitors can opt to use the Markenhoven car park or nearby P+R locations and take public transportation from there. This car park also has six electric charging points for cars, two of which are situated opposite the Plantage.

As other attractions in Amsterdam, there is often a queue infront of the entrence of Artis. Especially when the weather is nice or in the weekend. If you don’t have a ticket yet, then you will need to queue at a special ticket counter before you can get in.

If you already have purchased a ticket online, you can just show your ticket and walk inside. It saves you lots of precious time, especially when you only have a short time in Amsterdam.