Tanja the hippo returns to ARTIS this fall

15 February 2025 • ARTIS-Groote Museum

On 25 December 2009, ARTIS lost one of its most iconic residents: Tanja the hippo. On this day, hundreds of visitors gathered to say goodbye to the animal that had won such a special place in their hearts.

Jaguar cub born at ARTIS Zoo

22 October 2024 • ARTIS Zoo

Jaguars

A jaguar cub was born in ARTIS Park on the night of Wednesday 16 October. Both cub and mother are doing well.

Apenrots undergoes renovation this autumn at ARTIS Zoo

10 October 2024 • ARTIS Zoo

The Apenrots, built in 1966, will become the new abode of the endangered red panda and the Asian small-clawed otter.

Plantage neighbourhood and ARTIS collect rainwater

09 October 2024 • ARTIS Zoo

Amsterdam and ARTIS will receive 500,000 euros from ErfgoedDeal to tackle water problems in the Plantage neighbourhood.

Open Call: ARTISt-in-residence by Rijksakademie and ARTIS

03 October 2024 • ARTIS

Artist Studio at ARTIS

In 2019, ARTIS and the Rijksakademie have revived their collaboration with a residency programme, now in its third edition.

ARTIS-Micropia celebrates tenth anniversary with microbe cake

30 September 2024 • ARTIS-Micropia

ARTIS-Micropia is ten years old today and is celebrating with cake. Especially for this anniversary, the microbe museum had a cake baked by Patisserie Holtkamp Amsterdam.

New exhibition: ‘Pillars of life’ by artist Lizan Freijsen (1960-2024)

11 September 2024 • ARTIS-Groote Museum

Pillars of Life at the ARTIS Groote Museum

The ‘Pillars of Life’ exhibition, designed by artist Lizan Freijsen, is on display at the ARTIS-Groote Museum from today.

Endangered reticulated giraffe born at ARTIS Zoo

27 August 2024 • ARTIS Zoo

Face of newborn giraffe

A reticulated giraffe was born at ARTIS Zoo on Friday. The calf is doing well, despite a stillbirth earlier in the week.

ARTIS Zoo gives new purpose to former lion enclosure

25 June 2024 • ARTIS Zoo

New interpretation of Kerbertterras © ARTIS, Atelierfront

This autumn, ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo will start the transformation of the former lion enclosure.

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