Amsterdam Artis Zoo - details and images
Artis Artis Magistra or Nature - "Nature is the teacher of the arts" in Latin, is a zoo located in downtown Amsterdam. In addition, Artis has a planetarium, a geological museum and a zoological museum.
Artis was founded in 1836, is the oldest zoo in the Netherlands. Here you can see over 6,000 animals of 1,400 species. The aquarium was built in 1882 and was renovated in the 1990s. In 2005 he opened a Insectariu, and in 2006 a garden with butterflies.
Artis Zoo Founded in 1838 is still as charming as now nearly two centuries. Zoo is not only an oasis of calm in the midst of a very busy city, but sheltered and over 700 species and 200 tree species more endangered. Artis zoo is one of the few zoos in Europe has so many interesting buildings perimeter. Among these are the Grand Museum (1855), only the library building (1867) and Aquarium (1882).
In the Aquarium you can see the creatures that live in water flowing through channels or you can take pictures crocodilililor Amterdam.
The Botanical garden you can admire the diversity of plants and trees. Exotic species can be seen in greenhouses aclimatizete. Geological Museum and Planetarium is another part of the complex Artis. In the Planetarium, you can watch a fascinating overview of the evolution of our planet since the birth of the universe to date or you can take a virtual journey in distant planetary systems. Here you can visit and geological museum to learn more about our planet's past.
Zoological Museum, home to some of the most interesting collections stiitifice of the nineteenth century, and a large number of other exhibitions. If you visit the garden Artis Sunday to benefit fully from free guided tour.
Hours: daily from 9 am - 6 pm
Over the summer it closes at 4 pm
Rates:
Adults: € 18.50
Retirees (65 +): 17,00 €
Children (3-9 years): 15,00 €
Discount group over 20 persons: 1,50 € / person.
Comprehensive guide is available in Dutch, English, German and French at a price of 3.50 €.
Address:
Plantage Kerklaan 38-40
1018 CZ Amsterdam
Artis PO Box 20164, 1000 HD Amsterdam
Tram: 6, 9, 14 or 'Artis Express' (express boat).
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