Netherlands · ZOOS
Good zoos & animal parks fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
See Amsterdam from canal-side ARTIS Zoo. Elephant calves, close animal viewing, and an included planetarium, all in one day.
“This was the best zoo I've been to, we were 4 adults that visited and we loved it, I will be returning with my children when we holiday again next year”
Skip-the-line entry to Rotterdam Zoo Blijdorp for Oceanium sharks, Amazonica butterflies, giraffes, elephants and polar bears in one day.
“It was an amazing zoo with a lot of things to see!”
Visit ARTIS Royal Zoo and ARTIS-Micropia, Amsterdam’s microbe museum, plus the planetarium, all on one flexible 1-day ticket.
“Micropia was brilliant, weird and a bit terrifying! Loved it! The zoo is a lot bigger than it looks with loads of animals to see. We especially enjoyed the African painted dogs, wolves, lions, gorillas and a speedy armadillo!”
Ouwehands Zoo entry in Rhenen: giant pandas, koalas, polar bears and more, plus an indoor jungle playground for one full day.
Burgers' Zoo in Arnhem offers 8 hours of eco-displays, from the humid Bush jungle to a Belize-inspired indoor mangrove, with skip-line entry.
“Nuostabus zoologijos sodas, daugybė įvairių guvūnų, akvariumas ir botanikos kupolai su paukščiais ir drugeliais buvo kažkas wow”
Skip-the-line entry to Art Zoo Museum Amsterdam, a 17th-century canal house of taxidermy art, free audio guide, and a café stop.
“Absolutely loved this museum! The atmosphere and the creativity of the museum are amazing - it's alive and playful. The staff were incredibly welcoming, and the layout of the exhibits makes the whole experience feel like a journey.”
Pre-book a 1-day Eindhoven Zoo ticket to see lions, tigers, rhinos, polar bears, penguins, 400 bird species, and playground time.
“Getting to the location by public transport is a hassle. You’d have to walk 40 mins to the nearest bus station. Other than that, it was excellent. We could see animals up close. Tigers, rhino, lions and cheetahs were amazing. Polar bears and golden takir were quite unique. The animals looked well. It’s quite a small zoo, so we could take our time and see everything.”
One ticket for ARTIS Royal Zoo and ARTIS-Groote Museum in Amsterdam, with newborn elephants, planetarium, and hands-on nature learning.
“C’è una grande varietà di animali da poter vedere. È tutto molto ben tenuto e ben organizzato.”
Explore Amsterdam’s Art Zoo Museum in a 17th-century canal house, with lifelike taxidermy art, a self-guided audio tour, and a café.
“As luzes são bem direcionadas nas obras de arte e as fotos ficam incríveis, porém é super pequeno o museu com poucas obras de arte, espera mais.”
Every kind of Dutch day, and where each one leads.
