Artis is the oldest zoo in the Netherlands and was founded in 1838. Artis is quiet right in the city centre of Amsterdam. In an area of 14 hectares around 700 species of animals provide a magnificent overview of the entire animal kingdom. Amphibians, reptiles, fish, birds, mammals and insects... You can also come to quench your thirst for knowledge at the Planetarium, the museums and all kinds of smaller exhibitions. Due to size of ZOO you can plan half of the day to see all - should be enough.