Founded in 1838, Artis Zoo is the oldest zoo in Holland and covers around 6 acres of land. It is home to 700 different animal species and 200 tree species and it is divided into different themed areas, the Aquarium which dates back to the 19th century, the Royal Botanic Gardens, the Zoo Museum and the Planetarium.
There are restaurants and shops in the zoo as well as a children's area with household pets. A total of 8,000 animals live in the Artis Zoo.
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