Artis Zoo

Founded in 1838, Artis Zoo is the oldest zoo in the Netherlands. In addition to access to 14 hectares (34.5 acres) of 700 species of animals, visitors to Artis Zoo will also enjoy walking the dozens of winding paths this cultural zoo has to offer as well as exploring lush gardens and viewing sculptures and historical buildings. Located right next to the main entrance at Artis Zoo is the Artis Planetarium which features a 640-metre (2,099 sq. ft.) projection dome as well as more than 100 projectors for displaying special effects, videos, and slides.