Visit ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo, the oldest zoo in the Netherlands. See a jaguar cub, giraffe calf, explore the Planetarium, stroll through the botanical garden, and discover the wonders of nature at one of the world’s oldest zoos! ARTIS Zoo is located right in the heart of Amsterdam.Take tram 14 from Amsterdam Central Station to ARTIS. Tram lines 7 and 19 also stop nearby. Metro station Waterlooplein is a 10-minute walk away.