Zoos near Amsterdam

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Ages 0–12

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Entrance to Amsterdam's Artis Zoo with a gate and golden eagles on top of the fence in the foreground and people queuing in the ticket line beyondInside a greenhouse with lush vegetation and vines overheadThree giraffes eating from a feeder at the zooParents and kids watch a sea lion swimming underwater in a dark room with a green glow coming from the aquarium

ARTIS

Zoo · All Ages

One of Europe's oldest zoos dating to 1838, featuring over 700 animal species with natural enclosures and botanical gardens throughout. Interactive experiences include a Planetarium, Aquarium, Insectarium, Butterfly Pavilion, and two museums—Micropia (microbe museum) and ARTIS-Groote Museum exploring humanity's connection to nature. Several cafes and playgrounds throughout the grounds.
Artisklas Haarlem

Artisklas Haarlem

Zoo · Ages 2–12

Netherlands' smallest official zoo run entirely by enthusiastic volunteers in Haarlem-Noord. Four indoor cabins house reptiles, mammals, taxidermy dioramas with eight biotopes plus skulls and shells; outdoor enclosures for larger animals including porcupines, foxes, skunks and emus. Educational environment with knowledgeable staff keen to share animal facts.
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Almere Jungle

Zoo · Ages 2–10

Unique zoo, botanical garden, and social care organization, where rescued and rehomed animals live in naturalistic habitats representing five continents. Discover a wide variety of mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, invertebrates, and tropical plants in immersive indoor and outdoor exhibits. Complete your visit with a stop at the Jungle Cafe, playground, and gift shop. Every visit supports animal welfare and provides meaningful daytime activities for people who need extra support.
DierenPark Amersfoort

DierenPark Amersfoort

Zoo · All Ages

A wooded 20-hectare zoo featuring over 1,000 animals from 150+ species including elephants, tigers, giraffes, and primates. Visitors climb, clamber and sail through innovative enclosures—rope bridges over bears, boat rides past lemurs, and underground passages with badgers. Bonus attractions: a Dinopark with life-sized prehistoric creatures, a peaceful Japanese garden, and a climbing course throughout.
Ouwehands Zoo

Ouwehands Zoo

Zoo · Ages 1+

A sprawling 22-hectare zoo on a hilltop featuring giant pandas in the Pandasia exhibit, polar bears, gorillas, and African elephants. Europe's largest indoor jungle playground (RavotAapia), a Gorilla Adventure suspended 10 metres high, Expedition Bear Forest with rescued brown bears and wolves, and regular sea lion shows. Large animal enclosures with spacious pathways suitable for strollers.

Lush, tropical greenhouse with pink orchids, vines, ferns, and a riverTwo children walk along a brick path through a tropical greenhouse with plants and flowersPeople look from a wooden bridge to a goldfish pond below with tropical plants and vines aroundPink flamingos looking for food with their beaks in the waterGreenhouse with hanging green plants and red and pink flowers and dining tables beneath

Pantropica

Botanical Garden · All Ages

Fully covered tropical indoor park spanning 25,000 m² across ten themed continents. Wander among thousands of butterflies in Europe's largest butterfly garden, feed interactive animals like lorikeets and alpacas, cross rope bridges and explore jungle caves. Multiple restaurants and cafés including dining under suspended flowers in Hanami Flowerpark.

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