ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo

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Visit ARTIS, one of the five oldest zoos in the world, just 10 minutes from the center of Amsterdam. See hundreds of animals, historic buildings, gardens, and exhibitions. Take a walk through the botanical gardens and see animals such as Asian elephants, lemurs, capybaras, and much more. Gain access to the ARTIS Planetarium and learn more about stars, planets, and space exploration. Discover coral reefs, marine life, the aquatic life in Amsterdam's canals, and exhibitions about the importance of water for all living beings in the ARTIS Aquarium. Visit the zoo's vegetarian restaurants and food stalls, and attend daily lectures by zookeepers about animals such as jaguars and Asian elephants.