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The Artis Zoo is located in the southern part of Amsterdam better know as the Plantage. It is easily accessible by boat during the summer period, metro to Waterlooplein, tram or by 20 minute walk from Central Station.
Apart from offering a collection of around 700 animal species, the Artis Zoo is a peaceful oasis in the heart of the highly active city of Amsterdam. This enchanted and splendid zoo is holds around 200 tree varieties, some of them on the verge of extinction.
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As you enter you have the planetarium and the camel exhibit. The interesting idea of the zoo is that the zoo focuses on the number of species rather than the number of animal. Here, one can find the most popular animals species such as lions, giraffes, zebras, polar bears and sea lions. Another attractive part of the zoo is the natural-set canal area, home ground of the frightening crocodile! The aquarium itself is a popular area for marine lovers. Artis has a varied selection of freshwater as well as saltwater species and the colored Reef fish.
Other interesting areas are the Botanical Garden, the Geological Museum and last but not least the Zoological Museum.
Free of charge guided tours in English are given every Sunday morning, 11.00 hrs, Monkey Rock ('Apenrots'.)
Opening times:
Open daily from 9am - 6pm
Closes at 4pm in summer
Plantage Kerklaan 38-40
1018 CZ Amsterdam
Tel: +31-20-5233400
Fax: +31-20-5233481
Dutch: www.artiszoo.nl
International: www.artisinternational.nl
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