Zoos in North Holland

Artis is the oldest zoo in the Netherlands that opened its doors in 1838. The zoo features 27 historic buildings, of which most date from the 19th century. Because of this, Artis has a distinctive charm and a historical dimension that lacks in more modern zoos. The monumental aquarium contains tropi

Fort Kijkduin is a Napoleonic fort from 1811. It is part of the Defence Line of Den Helder. In the fort is a museum about the history of Den Helder, especially about the French and German times. There is also a unique North Sea aquarium on display, where children can feed and pet sharks and rays! Th

The Sea Aquarium is the only place in the Netherlands where you will find fish from all the world's oceans. Our extensive collection includes not only the cold waters of the North Sea, but also the Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea and all tropical seas. More than 40 aquariums, arranged by temperatu

🦋 What is Vlindertuin Vlindorado? Vlindertuin Vlindorado is one of the largest indoor butterfly gardens in Europe, located in a spacious greenhouse in Waarland, North Holland. Thanks to the tropical temperature and high humidity, you’ll feel like you're in a colorful rainforest, surrounded by exoti

Blanckendaell Park consists of a zoo with both farm animals such as donkeys and goats, as well as exotic animals such as the penguins or the parrot. There is also a small museum where the visitor goes back in time with a collection of antique agricultural tools.

Artis class Haarlem is a mini zoo that consists of an outdoor area with four houses that house different animals. There is also a diorama with eight biotopes.